Carleton University · ARCC 4500

Design Economics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Principles of building economics. Determinants and prediction of building costs. Uncertainty and investment economics. Creative cost control for buildings during schematic design, design development, construction document preparation and construction. Economic evaluation during all phases of design process; emphasis on sustainable strategies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the B.A.S. program or permission of the School.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ARCC 3500, ARCH 4772 .
  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the B.A.S. program or permission of the School.
  • Three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Principles of building economics. Determinants and prediction of building costs. Uncertainty and investment economics. Creative cost control for buildings during schematic design, design development, construction document preparation and construction. Economic evaluation during all phases of design process; emphasis on sustainable strategies.

  • Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in the B.A.S. program or permission of the School.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ARCC 3500, ARCH 4772 .
  • Three hours a week.

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