Floor area and unit area are two common indicators of house size, and they differ significantly in definition, calculation and use.
First of all, the building area refers to the sum of the plane area of each floor measured by the outer wall of the house, which is an economic indicator indicating the size of a building. It includes usable area, auxiliary area, and structural area. Usable area refers to the net space area enjoyed by residents, such as living space, kitchen, bathroom, etc. in a dwelling. Ancillary area refers to the space used by residents for the convenience of life, such as corridors, stairs, hallways, etc. Structural area refers to the area occupied by the structural components of a building, such as walls, beams, columns, etc.
In contrast, the area inside the house refers to the actual usable area inside the house, excluding public facilities such as elevators, stairs, pipes, etc. The calculation of the area inside the house is relatively simple, and it is usually only necessary to measure the length and width of the walls inside the house. For home buyers, the area inside the suite is a more practical indicator, because it is directly related to the actual use value of the house and the living needs of the family.
In practice, both the floor area and the area inside the suite play an important role. Floor area is a common metric used by developers when selling, as it provides a more comprehensive picture of the overall size and economic value of a building. When buying a house for a family or individual, the area of the suite is a more concerned data, because it is directly related to the comfort and space needs of the residence.
It is worth noting that in China's real estate market, there is a difference between the floor area and the area within the suite for various reasons. Some developers may inflate sales by inflating floor area**, while others may overpay due to a misunderstanding of the size of the home. Therefore, when buying a property, it is important to carefully understand the specific meaning and calculation of the floor area and the area within the suite in order to make an informed decision.
To sum up, although the floor area and the area within the suite are both indicators to measure the area of a house, there are obvious differences in their definitions, calculation methods and uses. Understanding these differences is crucial for home buyers as they are directly related to the family's living needs and the economic value of the home. In the future, with the standardization of the real estate market and consumers' increasing attention to the area of housing, the difference between the floor area and the area within the suite will gradually be better understood and valued.