A linear program that takes a set of parameters and calculates the cheapest combination of materials and carbon offsets to build a carbon neutral building.
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Parameters given: 3 floor, 20 meter x length, 25 meter y length.
Cost of materials and carbon offsets (measured in USD): $164015.73
Columns (measured in quantity):
Aluminum columns needed: 0
Steel columns needed: 789
Carbon offsets (measured in acres):
Oak tree acres: 0.47
Slash pine acres: 0.95
Eucalyptus tree acres: 0.95
Number of parking spaces needed: 166Parameters given: 5 floor, 15 meter x length, 40 meter y length.
Cost of materials and carbon offsets (measured in USD): $396178.69
Columns (measured in quantity):
Aluminum columns needed: 0
Steel columns needed: 2625
Carbon offsets (measured in acres):
Oak tree acres: 0.99
Slash pine acres: 1.99
Eucalyptus tree acres: 1.99
Number of parking spaces needed: 333Parameters given: 1 floor, 40 meter x length, 20 meter y length.
Cost of materials and carbon offsets (measured in USD): $69198.32
Columns (measured in quantity):
Aluminum columns needed: 0
Steel columns needed: 140
Carbon offsets (measured in acres):
Oak tree acres: 0.24
Slash pine acres: 0.48
Eucalyptus tree acres: 0.48
Number of parking spaces needed: 88