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IGEP Calculator

Select the 11 project characteristics to calculate the design complexity index. The pre-selected values represent a typical moderately complex social housing building.

Terrain and Intervention
1

Lot Elevation Difference

Height difference between the highest and lowest point of the terrain.

Factor:+0.000
2

Geotechnical Intervention Level

Complexity level of soil interventions.

Factor:+0.000
Structure and Typology
3

Slab Type

Floor plan shape of the typical floor slab.

Factor:+0.000
4

Floor Plan Type

Spatial configuration of the typical floor plan, from 1 (simple) to 8 (complex).

Factor:+0.050
9

Cantilevered Slab on Typical Floor

Presence of a cantilever (balcony) on the typical floor slab.

Factor:+0.100
Area and Circulation
5

Typical Floor Area

Gross area of the typical floor in m² (0 to 1,900 m²).

Factor:+0.016
6

Vertical Circulation Location

Position of the staircase/elevator shaft relative to the block.

Factor:-0.100
Facade and Program
7

Facade Type (Front / Rear)

L = Linear · RG1 = Cut G1 · RG2 = Cut G2 · RG3 = Cut G3

Factor:+0.050
8

Number of Housing Unit Types

Number of distinct unit types on the typical floor.

Factor:+0.000
Staircase System
10

Number of Staircases

Number and diversity of staircase shafts in the block.

Factor:+0.000
11

Staircase Type

Classification regarding smoke protection.

Factor:+0.000
Result

IGEP

1,109

Complexity Moderate

Scale

ref0,51,01,52,02,51,109
Low0,1 – 0,6
Moderate0,6 – 1,2
High1,2 – 2,7

Formula

IGEP = Π (1 + fᵢ) for all 11 criteria. A neutral project (all factors zero) = 1.000.