Warszawski, A (2003) Analysis of costs and benefits of tall buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(4), pp. 421-430. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The paper evaluates the cost-benefit parameters of tall residential buildings 10 to 40 stories high, as compared with 5 to 7 story high conventional buildings. Two viewpoints are examined: those of the developer and of the dweller. The paper explains the methodology employed in the evaluation and examines the following parameters: the costs of construction, land, financing, and risk; the costs during use; and also the intangible impacts of tall buildings on scenery, open spaces, safety, accessibility, and other factors. Conclusions are presented, and their applicability under different conditions is discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | benefit cost ratios; buildings; cost analysis; high-rise; residential |
| Index terms: | land, open space, residential building, accessibility, financing, methodology, tall building, cost analysis |
| Subjects: | construction type, economic analysis, financial and cost management, real estate economics, urban design, inclusive design, research methods |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Research Practice, Cost Management, Business Strategy, Urban Studies, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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