Analysis of the building shape erected in Krakow and its impact on construction costs

K. Zima · E. Plebankiewicz · Analysis of the building shape erected in Krakow and its impact on ... · pp 411-419 Introduction The choice of a particular architectural solution when designing a building considerably influences the costs of its construction (Ferry and Brandon, 2007). Generally speaking, the more complex the form of the horizontal projection is, the greater expenditures for the construction must be paid. One of the reasons is the fact that the shape of the building influences significantly the number of such construction elements as foundations, walls, ceilings or the roof (Ashworth, 2004).