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  1. Functional Planning
    The best utilization of spaces according to needs is aimed at
    while planning a building. Form follow function is used. Thus it
    is important that the purpose for which a building is to be used
    is determined first. Normally buildings serve as residential,
    educational factories, offices, hospitals, market, recreational
    places etc. Thus function forms the shape and planning of the
    building.

  2. Structural Durability
    A building is required to be durable and strong. It is the job of
    a structural engineer to decide the types of construction to be
    adopted. A building can be made with load bearing walls,
    reinforced cement concrete, steel or wooden depending up on
    it’s structural durability.

  3. Essential Services
    Sanitary, water, electricity, air conditioner and sound
    insulation fittings from the essential services of a building.
    Provision is thus made to accommodate these services with
    out causing any loss to the utility of the building.

  4. Outward Appearance
    Efforts are made to make a building look beautiful and lively. It
    is so designed that it suits to its surroundings.

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