13. Functional Requirements
Building planning is pivotal in architectural design, balancing functional requirements, safety, aesthetics, economy, and legal regulations. Key principles guide architects and engineers in arranging spaces efficiently, ensuring comfort, sustainability, and compliance with environmental standards. The chapter highlights various factors including functional planning, orientation, privacy, circulation, sanitation, and safety, emphasizing their collective importance in constructing habitable structures.
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What we have learnt
- Building planning impacts function, aesthetics, and safety of structures.
- Principles such as zoning, circulation, and orientation optimize space utilization.
- Sustainability and compliance with building regulations are crucial for modern architecture.
Key Concepts
- -- Functional Planning
- The arrangement of spaces to effectively serve the building's intended purpose.
- -- Orientation
- The placement of a building to optimize light, energy efficiency, and ventilation.
- -- Privacy
- Strategies to ensure adequate privacy within and outside a building.
- -- Circulation
- The movement paths provided within a building for effective navigation.
- -- Sustainability
- Incorporating practices that promote environmental responsibility in building design.
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