6.3.1. Principles of Planning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of building planning?

   Hint

   Think about the organization of spaces.

2. 2.

   Name one group from the National Building Code.

   Hint

   What do we live in?

3. 3.

   What principle of planning ensures a building can be effectively utilized for its intended purpose?

   • Cost
   • Functionality
   • Design

   Hint

   Recall the primary purpose of building planning.

4. 4.

   True or False: High-rise buildings always require elevators.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how people move in tall structures.

5. 5.

   Create a building plan for a low-rise and a high-rise building, keeping in mind the different factors affecting their designs.

   Hint

   Consider how usability differs for the two types.

6. 6.

   Analyze how the Floor Area Ratio might influence the planning of a new apartment complex in an urban area.

   Hint

   Think about balancing space with community needs.