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Contain Construction and Lifecycle Costs
The cornerstone of affordable housing is containing construction and
lifecycle costs, the costs associated with long-term maintenance and refurbishment,
without compromising other aspects of housing quality. Construction costs
are the "hard" costs of building, such as the costs of materials, labor,
and contractor fees. Many design strategies can be used to minimize these
costs without compromising durability and livability: efficient space
planning, shared uses and amenities, and built-in furnishings are but
a few possible strategies. Building dimensions and construction details
that use standard size building materials can limit waste and labor costs.
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