Browse Forums What's New 1 Aug 01, 2007 3:59 pm Help!!, I am looking to build in the modernist style, (big box etc) and cannot get my head round the comparative costs involved.
Does any one know, roughly speaking, would a build in steel and glass be anymore expensive than building in concrete and glass? Re: costs involved? 2Aug 01, 2007 8:50 pm I’m no expert in steel….but I would imagine it costs a whole lot me than concrete.
Sound a nice design though!!! ![]() Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com building in steel & glass 3Oct 06, 2008 9:33 pm A properly design steel structure can be cost effective. This has to be discussed with your architect & structural engineer at the early stage of design.
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