How is space utilization calculated and why is it important?

• A. Utilization = occupied usable area / total available area; helps optimize layout, occupancy costs, and space planning.
• B. Utilization equals total building area times occupancy rate.
• C. Utilization equals total available area divided by occupied usable area.
• D. Utilization is the ratio of number of occupants to building height.

Answer: (A)