Understanding ‘Floor a Space Index’ (FSI) – FSI Meaning and Calculation
December 01, 2023
A first-time new homebuyer is faced with lots of jargon, which is seemingly technical in nature but commonly used in the real estate industry. One such term is ‘Floor a Space Index’ (FSI), while everyone speaks about it but it’s not always accompanied by a clear understanding of how it works. This often leads to questions like when a developer is constructing a building, can they add unlimited floors to it? Or can they make it as high as they want? Can a developer cover the plot 100% by construction? Understanding what FSI is given answers to these questions.