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Total Area
Total Area typically refers to the Gross Building Area, encompassing every square foot within the exterior building envelope. In a BOMA report, this serves as the "control total" to ensure that the sum of all rentable, vertical penetration, and exempt areas matches the physical footprint of the structure.