Planning Suitable Orientation
Orientation means setting out the plan of the building with respect to north-south and east-west directions to provide an opportunity […]
Building Planning
Every family needs a building to reside. Apart from residential purposes buildings are required for educational, institutional, business, assembly and for industrial purposes. Buildings are required for the
storage of materials also.
In this chapter basic requirements of buildings are presented and then planning of the building with respect to orientation, utility of space, energy efficiency and other requirements are explained.
Planning for Energy Efficiency
A building should be planned in such a manner that it gives maximum day lighting, ventilation and heat insulation. If
Planning for Suitable Utility
Principles of planning for suitable utility are: 1. Roominess 2. Furniture Requirements 3. Groupings 4. Circulation. 1. Roominess: It refers
Planning for Meeting Other Requirements
Principle of planning involves planning for meeting the following requirements also: 1. Sanitary convenience 2. Prospects 3. Elegance 4. Flexibility
Planning
All buildings should be properly planned, keeping in view the various requirements of a good building. Except strength requirement, all
Elements of a Building
The following are the basic elements of a building: 1. Foundation 2. Plinth 3. Walls and columns 4. Sills, lintels
Basic Requirements of a Building
The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following requirements: 1. Strength and stability 2.