If you're not familiar with GLA, we recommend reading this article first.
You get 3 types of documents with the GLA add-on:
Floor plan Images
You get an plan for each floor with:
external dimensions
Clear identification of included and excluded area
Floor GLA square footage
For each excluded area
square footage
exclusion reason
A legend of the colors (detailed here)
Example:
UAD 3.6
The version for the upcoming UAD 3.6 contains more detailed area. You can read about it here.
Report
The report is a PDF document which combines the images with tables where the details of the area and the calculation are provided.
Example
UAD 3.6
The version for the upcoming UAD 3.6 contains additional totals of area and bring more details to the GLA with element such as Non standard finished area, or distinction between type of ADUs. You can read about it here.
Detailed calculation
You will be provided a JSON file which is structured file giving you the details of all floors and space. This file is mainly used for integration with other softwares.
For each floor you get:
Included area details:
Name
Area
Equation (used to calculate the area, you can read more about it here )
Type (or unit, primary or accessory)
Excluded areas with for each excluded space:f
Name
Area
Equation (used to calculate the area, you can read more about it here )
Type (or unit, primary or accessory)
Exclusion reasons
Below grade indicator
Example file