Chapter 1 Economic Context, Policy Environment and the Changing Role of Design Economists
Chapter 2 Theories and Principles of Design Economics
Chapter 3 New Approaches and Rules of Measurement for Cost Estimating and Planning
Chapter 4 The Relationship between Building Height and Construction Costs
Chapter 5 Appraisal of Design to Determine Viability of Development Schemes
Chapter 6 Eco-cost Associated with Tall Buildings
Chapter 7 Productivity in Construction Projects
Chapter 8 Design Variables and Whole-Life Cost Modelling
Chapter 9 Procurement and Contract Strategy: Risks Allocation and Construction Cost
Chapter 10 Sustainable Design, Investment and Value
Chapter 11 Carbon Reduction and Fiscal Incentives for Sustainable Design
Chapter 12 Environmental Assessment Tools: An Overview of the UK’s BREEAM and the US’s LEED
Chapter 13 Space Planning and Organisational Performance
Chapter 14 Achieving Zero Carbon in Sustainable Communities
Chapter 15 Flood Risk Mitigation: Design Considerations and Cost Implications for New and Existing Buildings