Introduction to Building Economics
Building economics is concerned with production and consumption and services and the analysis of commercial activities –
As it is related to architecture and building activity – all types of buildings for all types of functions by the builders (production) and consumption i.e., the ones who either buy or hire those buildings for various functions with the services offered by professionals like architects, planners, engineers etc.
Ends – scarce means
The scarce means like land, building materials, and allied services result in failing to meet the deman in housing sector.
Basic concept – any activity (legally permitted) which shall result in building activities to serve people for which the people are ready to pay the price directly or indirectly by buying or hiring the spaces can be treated as an economic activity.