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Principles of Planning
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Today we are diving into the principles of building planning. Can anyone summarize what building planning entails?
It’s about organizing the parts of a building in a meaningful way!
Exactly! It's about assembling component parts systematically. Now, what factors influence building planning?
Functional requirements and room sizes?
And the climate and plot shape too!
Great points! Remember the acronym 'FCRCLC' for these factors: Functionality, Components, Relationship, Climate, Location. Which principle do you think is most significant and why?
I think location, since it affects accessibility.
Absolutely! Location sets the tone for the entire design. Keep this in mind as we explore more.
National Building Code of India
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Next, let’s discuss the National Building Code of India. Can anyone explain what it categorizes?
It splits buildings into groups like residential and commercial.
Correct! There are Groups A to I, covering various building types. For example, what is Group A?
Residential buildings!
Right! Why is this classification important?
It helps in following safety and design regulations.
Exactly! Compliance ensures safety and efficiency in urban planning. Remember, knowing these categories is essential for your future projects.
Classification of Multi-Storey Buildings
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Now, let’s classify the multi-storey buildings. What are the different heights we consider?
Low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise, and skyscrapers!
Excellent! Can anyone share the typical range of storeys for high-rise buildings?
More than 12 storeys, right?
Correct! And what distinguishes a skyscraper?
It has more than 40 storeys!
Well done! Remember this classification system, as it affects engineering decisions as well as safety protocols. Now, could you describe the implications of building height on design?
Higher buildings need elevators and stronger foundations!
Yes! Structural integrity becomes more crucial, and we must account for loads and materials used.
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This section discusses the fundamental principles of building planning, including factors affecting design, types of residential buildings, plot size requirements, and the National Building Code of India. It also details classifications of multi-storey buildings based on height and functionalities.
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Building Planning and Drawing
This section outlines essential principles governing building planning, crucial for ensuring functional and efficient structures. Proper planning involves several key considerations:
1. Functional Objectives: Meeting the needs of the occupants.
2. Rooms and Relationships: Ensuring spatial integrity by thoughtfully arranging room sizes and adjacency.
3. Plot and Topography: Adapting designs based on the land's shape and features.
4. Climatic Conditions: Influencing design choices to suit local weather.
5. Location and Neighborhood: Factors such as accessibility and surrounding environment.
6. Building Type: Determines structural and design considerations, such as single-storey versus multi-storey.
The principles guiding planning include aspects like privacy, grouping, circulation, and economy, with comprehensive classifications under the National Building Code of India, covering various building purposes from residential to hazardous structures. Further, a clear understanding of building classifications by height—from low-rise to mega tall buildings—is crucial, alongside knowledge of minimum plot sizes, frontages, open spaces, and floor area ratios vital for compliance with building regulations.
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Principles of Building Planning
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To understand about principles of building planning and building bye laws
Plan of a building is the assembling or grouping of arranging of its component parts in a systematic manner and proper order so as to form a meaningful wholesome and homogeneous body.
Planning of the building depends on its;
1. Its functional object and requirements.
2. Its components parts, their sizes and the relationship between the different rooms.
3. Shape of the plot and topography.
4. Climatic conditions of the place.
5. Its location and neighborhood.
6. Type of the buildings like single storied/ multi storied or detached/ semi-detached/ row houses.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the principles of building planning, explaining that a building's plan is essentially how its different parts are organized to create a cohesive structure. The key factors that influence this planning include the building's purpose, the size and layout of its components, the shape of the land it's built on, the local climate, its surroundings, and the type of building being constructed. For example, a residential house will be planned differently from a commercial building due to these varying requirements.
Examples & Analogies
Think of planning a house like arranging a room full of furniture. Just as you would consider the purpose of each piece and how it fits with the others (e.g., a couch near a TV), building planning requires careful thought about how different rooms relate to one another and to the overall purpose of the building.
Factors Affecting Building Planning
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The factors or principles which govern the theory of planning are aspects, Prospect, Privacy, Furniture requirements, Grouping, Circulation, Sanitation, Flexibility, Elegance, Economy, Practical Examination.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces various principles that guide building planning. These include:
- Prospect: The views available from different parts of the building.
- Privacy: Ensuring that private areas are shielded from public view.
- Furniture Requirements: Considering how much space is needed for furniture.
- Grouping: How different spaces can work together effectively.
- Circulation: The way people move through the building.
- Sanitation: Making sure that there are proper facilities for cleanliness.
- Flexibility: Designing spaces that can adapt to changing needs.
- Elegance: Aesthetics of the building.
- Economy: Cost-effectiveness in building materials and design.
- Practical Examination: The feasibility and practicality of the design in real-life scenarios.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine designing a school. You want classrooms (grouping) to be accessible from hallways (circulation), while also ensuring that there are areas for students to relax (privacy and prospect). Just like putting together a puzzle, each piece must fit with others, considering the overall space and function.
National Building Code Classifications
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NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA
• Group A : Residential Buildings
• Group B : Educational Buildings
• Group C : Institutional Buildings
• Group D : Assembly Buildings
• Group E : Business Buildings
• Group F : Mercantile Buildings
• Group G : Industrial Buildings
• Group H : Storage Buildings
• Group I : Hazardous Buildings
Detailed Explanation
This section outlines the classifications of buildings as per the National Building Code of India. Each group refers to different types of buildings that serve specific functions:
- Group A includes places where people live (residential buildings).
- Group B covers educational facilities like schools and colleges.
- Group C pertains to institutions such as hospitals.
- Group D is for public gathering spaces.
- Group E includes offices and shops.
- Group F pertains to stores and retail spaces.
- Group G is aimed at manufacturing and industrial facilities.
- Group H includes warehouses.
- Group I relates to buildings that may pose risks, like chemical plants.
Examples & Analogies
Think of these classifications like different categories in a library: each section (like fiction, non-fiction, reference) serves a different group of people and purposes. Just as we organize books to help readers find what they need, building codes categorize buildings for effective planning and safety.
Classifications of Multi-Storey Buildings
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CLASSIFICATIONS OF MULTI STOREY BUILDINGS:
Depending on the height, need and various other factors, multi storey buildings are classified into following.
1. Low Rise building: A low rise multi storey building has few storeys (typically less than four), with the usage of elevators and stairs for vertical circulation.
2. Mid Rise building: A Mid Rise building has number of storeys ranging from 4 to 12.
3. High Rise building: A High Rise building has number of storeys ranging from 12 to 40, with usage of lifts and stairs.
4. Skyscraper building: A tall and habitable steel building having storeys more than 40 but height less than 300m is considered as Sky Scrapper Multi storey building.
5. Super tall building: Super tall building is the steel building with its height exceeding 300m are Super tall Multi storey building.
6. Mega tall building: Super tall building is the steel building with its height exceeding 600m are Super tall Multi storey building.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk describes how multi-storey buildings are classified based on their height and purpose. The classifications include:
- Low Rise: Buildings with fewer than four stories; mainly residential or small offices.
- Mid Rise: These buildings have four to twelve stories and often contain a mix of residential and commercial spaces.
- High Rise: Structures with twelve to forty stories, typically found in urban areas and requiring elevators for accessibility.
- Skyscraper: Very tall buildings with over forty stories, usually characterized by their significant height within city skylines.
- Super Tall: Buildings exceeding 300 meters in height, representing engineering feats.
- Mega Tall: The tallest category, surpassing 600 meters, showcasing the capabilities of architectural design and engineering technologies.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a stack of different colored blocks. Each color represents a type of building. Just like how you might use fewer blocks to create a small tower (low rise), you would need many blocks to make a tall skyscraper (mega tall). Each 'tower' serves different functions and shapes the environment around it.
Minimum Plot Size and Frontage Requirements
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Minimum Plot Size and Building Frontage
Different types of residential Building, plot size and their frontages
Types of Residential Plot size in m2 Frontage in m
Detached Building Above 250 Above 12
Semi Detached Building 125-250 8-12
Row type Building 50-125 4.5-8
Note: Minimum frontage on any street 6m, for row housing it may be 5.5m
Detailed Explanation
This chunk explains the minimum plot sizes and building frontages required by law. It categorizes different types of residential buildings based on their plot sizes:
- Detached buildings require a minimum plot size of over 250 square meters with a frontage greater than 12 meters.
- Semi-detached buildings need between 125 to 250 square meters with a frontage of 8 to 12 meters.
- Row type buildings must have a plot size between 50 to 125 square meters with a frontage of 4.5 to 8 meters.
Additionally, a minimum frontal space of 6 meters on any street is mandated, while row housing may have a slightly reduced requirement of 5.5 meters.
Examples & Analogies
Think of these requirements like a recipe for a cake. Just as you need the right amount of ingredients to bake a cake properly, builders must have the correct plot size and frontage to create buildings that fit well within a community and adhere to safety and zoning laws.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Building Planning: The blueprint and spatial arrangement that fulfills functional needs.
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National Building Code: Regulatory guidelines ensuring safety and adherence in construction.
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Multi-Storey Classification: Classification based on height for safety, material, and structural considerations.
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Plot Size and Frontage: Essential dimensional parameters for compliance with zoning laws.
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Floor Area Ratio: A critical measurement influencing building density and urban design.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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A detached building typically requires a minimum plot size of 250 m² and a frontage of at least 12 meters.
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A skyscraper, defined as a building with over 40 storeys, must adhere to specific engineering standards to ensure stability and safety.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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For a building, don't be brash; plot and plan, make a splash!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once in a town, a builder named Sam thought sizing and spacing was part of the plan. He built with codes, to avoid a fall, and soon became the best builder of them all!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'FCRCLC' for factors: Function, Components, Relationship, Climate, Location, and Classification!
🎯 Super Acronyms
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- National Building Code - ensures safety and coherence.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Building Planning
Definition:
The systematic arrangement of a building's components to form a cohesive structure.
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Term: National Building Code of India
Definition:
A set of guidelines for building development to ensure safety, accessibility, and efficiency.
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Term: MultiStorey Buildings
Definition:
Buildings with multiple floors, characterized by height and type, such as low-rise and high-rise.
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Term: Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
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A ratio indicating the total building area allowed on a specified plot of land.
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Term: Plot Size
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The dimensions of a parcel of land designated for construction.
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Term: Frontage
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The length of the building's face that directly faces the street.