7.5. Exercise: 7.3

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of a building plan?

   Hint

   Think about how you see the house from above.

2. 2.

   What does an elevation show?

   Hint

   Consider how the building looks from the front.

3. 3.

   What does the plan of a building represent?

   • A top-down view
   • A side view
   • An internal view

   Hint

   Remember the layout aspect of the building.

4. 4.

   Electricity, plumbing, and sanitary services are considered critical for which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about daily life in a building.

5. 5.

   Draft a full design plan for a hostel that includes specifications for necessary structural elements and E.P.S services for a group of 20 residents.

   Hint

   Think about the size of shared areas versus private spaces.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of poor plumbing placement in a hostel. What drawbacks could arise?

   Hint

   Reflect on the flow of water and how it interacts with the building design.