Performance standards in building -- Definition and calculation of area and space indicators

Document Number: NL ISO 9836 : 2011
Sector: Construction Materials and Building
TC: NL TC 59
ICS: 01.040.01
This International Standard deals with the definition and calculation of surface area and volume indi- cators. In defining area measurement, this International Standard uses the intra-muros and extra-muros concept. The wall centre method of measurement used in many park of the world, or for particular types of buildings, is not considered in this Interna- tional Standard. The surface area and volume indicators defined in this International Standard are intended for practical use, as a basis for meastiring various aspects of the Performance of buildings or as a planning aid. In other words, they should enable judgement to be made on functional, technical and economic as- pects. This International Standard is intended to be used when establishing: --_ specifications for the geotnetric perforrnance of a building and its spaces (e.g. in design, pur- chasing procedures, etc., or in building regu- lations where appropriate); - technical documentation relating to the perform- ante of whol