Quiz on Design Economics

What is the main objective of the design team?

• To delay project completion

• To ignore client needs

• To achieve maximum output

• To increase construction costs

What does building morphology address in relation to cost?

• Marketing strategies for the building

• Interior design of a building

• Design issues of a construction project

• Landscaping of the construction site

How does the size of a building affect construction costs?

• Decreases material quantity

• Decreases electricity usage

• Increases unit cost

• Increases time of completion

What does the wall-to-floor ratio theory suggest?

• The ratio only affects building aesthetics

• The ratio has no impact on building costs

• The higher the ratio, the more economical the building

• The lower the ratio, the more expensive the building

Why is a big square building considered economical?

• It requires more materials

• It has lower construction costs

• It has higher maintenance costs

• It has complex construction methods

What influences the cost of external walls in a building?

• Building's grouping

• Building's plan shape

• Building's total height

• Building's storey height

What is the purpose of grouping buildings together?

• To increase construction costs

• To increase external wall area

• To save on foundation costs

• To complicate construction methods

What affects the cost of a building based on site variables?

• Construction method

• Procurement method

• Local authorities' requirements

• Building's total height

What are the transaction costs related to in a construction project?

• Drawing up the architectural plans

• Obtaining an invitation to bid

• Estimating the building materials

• Administering the construction workers

What is the procedure for changing land use according to the National Land Code?

• No procedure needed

• Ignore the regulations

• Submit plans to the local authorities

• Pay a fee upon submission of plans