mitverarbeitete Bausubstanz
English translation: existing (building) fabric/structures used/integrated in the (new) design
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| 08:06 Feb 16, 2007 |
| German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Architecture / building structure | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Steffen Walter Germany Local time: 03:05 | ||||||
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fabirc of the building already in existence Explanation: This will relate to additional costs which an architect has to incur to preserve existing parts of a building which is being renovated. There is an outstanding definition in the site below: http://www.ra-heinicke.de/html/bausubstanz.html |
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existing (building) fabric used/integrated in the (new) design Explanation: I basically agree with David but this might be a bit more precise. |
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existing fabric repaired or refurbished at the same time Explanation: in this sense, it is that part of the existing fabric that has to be repaired or refurbished at the same time as adjacent new works, thus incurring a different fee. |
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