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2-3. Comparison table of construction costs and land costs for one to five-story buildings

Total floor area1,800 tsubo (fixed)In this article, we will provide a detailed comparison and explanation of ``2-story and 3-story buildings'' that can minimize the total investment including land cost, and ``4-story and 5-story buildings'' that can minimize the site area.

Specific to high floors (4th and 5th floors) where the floor space per floor is small.“Structural cost jump”and“Operation notes”becomes clear.

1. Comparison list of construction costs and land costs for 1 to 5-story buildings

*Total floor area1,800 tsubo (fixed), the construction price per tsubo reflects the recent rise in material and labor costs (S-construction, system construction/standard specifications), and the land cost is based on standard industrial areas such as Sagamihara City (Tsubo 500,000 yenThe calculation is based on the assumption that the building coverage ratio is 60% and a truck berth is secured.

number of floors 1 story (one story) 2 stories 3 floors 4 stories 5 floors
Building area (1st floor) 1,800 tsubo 900 tsubo 600 tsubo 450 tsubo 360 tsubo
Building price per tsubo (estimate) 650,000 to 750,000 yen 750,000 to 850,000 yen 850,000 to 950,000 yen 950,000 to 1,100,000 yen 1.1 million to 1.25 million yen
[A] Building construction cost Approximately 1.26 billion yen Approximately 1.44 billion yen
(vs. one-story house +14%)
Approximately 1.62 billion yen
(vs. one-story house +28%)
Approximately 1.85 billion yen
(vs. one-story house +46%)
Approximately 2.11 billion yen
(vs. one-story house +67%)
Necessary vertical conveyance equipment Unnecessary 1 to 2 vertical conveyors
(approx. 20 million to 40 million)
2 vertical conveyors
+ elevator
3 vertical conveyors
+Emergency EV
Vertical conveyor 3 to 4 units
+Emergency EV
[B] Increase in transportation and disaster prevention equipment 0 yen Approximately 40 million yen Approximately 80 million yen Approximately 120 million yen Approximately 160 million yen
[Total building/equipment (A+B)] Approximately 1.26 billion yen Approximately 1.48 billion yen Approximately 1.70 billion yen Approximately 1.97 billion yen Approximately 2.27 billion yen
Required site area (estimate) Approximately 3,000 tsubo Approximately 1,600 tsubo Approximately 1,100 tsubo Approximately 850 tsubo Approximately 700 tsubo
[C] Land purchase cost (500,000 tsubo) 1.50 billion yen 800 million yen 550 million yen 425 million yen 350 million yen
[Total investment amount (A+B+C)] Approximately 2.76 billion yen Approximately 2.28 billion yen Approximately 2.25 billion yen Approximately 2.395 billion yen Approximately 2.62 billion yen
💡 Breakeven point

If you look only at the construction cost, a one-story house is the cheapest, but when you look at the total investment amount of "land + building"A 2-3 story building has the lowest total cost (break-even point)This is the result.

2. Factors causing cost jumps in 4- and 5-story buildings

Compared to a one-story or two-story building, the construction cost for a 4-story or 5-story building is lower.1.5 times to nearly 1.7 timesJump up.The main factors are as follows.

① Rapid increase in structural frames (steel frames and ground piles)

In order to support the load of 4 to 5 floors (floor load 1.5t/m2 or more) and the horizontal force during an earthquake,The amount of steel frames for columns and beams is increasing rapidly.I will.Also, it hits deep underground.Length and thickness of soil improvement pileswill increase, and the cost of foundation construction will skyrocket.

② Heavy addition of vertical conveyance/elevator equipment

In order to avoid delays in transporting cargo to the upper floors, it is necessary to install 3 to 4 vertical conveyors (VIFs) (approximately 15 million to 20 million yen per unit).Additionally, based on the Building Standards Act, it is mandatory to install an emergency elevator (approximately 30 million yen or more).

③ Stricter disaster prevention, evacuation, and fire resistance standards

3. “Operation issues” for 4th and 5th floor buildings with a total floor area of ​​1,800 tsubo

If you choose a 4- or 5-story building with a total floor space of 1,800 tsubo (medium-sized logistics facility), there will be operational risks as well as costs.

1. Decrease in effective area ratio (yield)

per floor360 tsubo (5th floor) ~ 450 tsubo (4th floor)and becomes narrower.By arranging ``3 vertical transport machines'', ``elevator'', ``emergency stairs'', ``toilet/rest room'', and ``passage'' within this narrow floor,The "effective storage area" where you can actually place your luggage will be reduced by more than 20% per floor.

2. Bottlenecks caused by “vertical transport waiting”

During peak shipping times, cargo is moved up and down between the truck berth on the 1st floor and the 4th and 5th floors, making it more likely that cargo will be waiting in front of the transport machine (congestion).

4. Conclusion: How many floors should you choose?

If you want to minimize the total budget including land cost ➔ [2-story or 3-story building] is best

It has the best balance between increasing construction costs and reducing land costs.The total investment amount (approximately 2.25 billion to 2.28 billion yen) can be kept to the lowest level.

Special cases in which you should choose a 4-story or 5-story building ➔ [Ultra-urban areas where the land price exceeds 1 million yen per tsubo]
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