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025 - Building Area Measurements: The GRUN Framework Explained
Building area measurements explained using the GRUN framework: gross, rentable, usable, and net areas.
If you've ever been confused about the difference between rentable and usable square footage, this episode breaks it all down. Layla walks through the GRUN hierarchy using the Russian nesting doll analogy so the relationship between all four measurement types finally makes sense.
From there we get into how load factors work, what SF/YR actually means on a commercial lease, and how to calculate building efficiency for different project types. Whether you're studying for the ARE or working…
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