A knowledge of real estate finance, law, and economics can make designers both more productive and more effective in shaping the environment. The Certificate can also be taken in 2 semesters as a freestanding course of study. This program of courses has been developed in collaboration with the Department of Real Estate of the Wharton Business School, and includes courses in the GSFA and in the Wharton Business School. An introduction to techniques and tools of managing the design and implementation of large construction projects. Topics include delivery systems, management tools, cost-control and budgeting systems, professional roles.
Case studies serve to illustrate applications.
Cost-control and budgeting systems are described. Case studies illustrate the application of techniques in the field. This course provides an introduction to the role that architectural design plays in real estate development. Many factors affect architectural design, including architectural style, building technology, functional demands, social needs, and the forces of the marketplace. This course analyzes the development process and describes the functions performed by real estate developers and their inter-relationships with each other.