Architect's Square Foot Costbook 2012

Architect's Square Foot Costbook 2012 presents detailed square foot costs for 65 buildings tailored specifically to meet the needs of today's architect. For each project readers are presented with a complete cost breakdown of the included systems, so the impact of modifications and enhancements can be easily calculated.

The theme of Architect's Square Foot Costbook 2012 is multi-residential and public buildings. The positive outlook for multi-residential construction predicts a steady two-percent growth due to the rising demand for apartment units. Several of the case studies presented feature significant green building strategies as indicated by the LEED Rating system, encompassing recycled construction waste, recycled material content and re-use, recycled rainwater, bio-retention and wetland storm management, indoor invironmental air quality, energy efficient lighting, hybrid HVAC systems, green roofs, and native or adaptive vegetation.

Architect's Square Foot Costbook 2012 also features:

• Detailed costs to enhance the included case studies and allow the design professional to "mix and match" components to more closely follow their own design.
• Regional modifiers to help take into consideration the geographic variables of local markets.
• An extensive index to help you quickly find every component related to your project.