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3D instead of 2D

At a Penthouseconversion in Vienna the overall complexity and weight of the structure and therefore its  cost has been reduced significantly. Overall 5 Tons of Steel and many hours of planning, drawing and welding have been saved. A relatively simple attic conversion was built on a corner house in the 9th district of Vienna. Only part of it was extended with a second attic floor, while the rest was used as a roof terrace.

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How to Save Sensibly on Attic Conversions

In the over 100 attic conversions I have been involved in over the last 10 years, I have repeatedly noticed how much savings potential remains unused due to lack of coordination. This is not an accusation against excessive client wishes, uncreative architects, lazy structural engineers, or incompetent construction companies, but rather a small comparison of various attic conversions and how a few guidelines can save a lot of money and construction time.

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