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Podcast: The Best Ever CRE Show
Episode: Why Floor Plate Size Makes or Breaks Office Conversions (And Other Insider Design Secrets) ft. Duanne Render
Description: In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Duanne Render, design manager at Gensler, joins host Amanda Cruise to discuss office-to-residential conversions. Render explains Gensler's proprietary algorithm for analyzing building conversion suitability, focusing on key factors like floor plate size, mechanical systems, and facade configuration. He shares insights on market conditions that make conversions viable, including construction costs, property values, and rental rates, while highlighting successful conversion markets like New York and Calgary. Render also discusses the importance of government incentives and the typical analysis process, which starts at $5,000 for initial feasibility studies.Duanne Render | Real...