- Economy
A building is always planned and designed as an economical
structure. To ascertain this estimate of quantities are worked
out and abstract of cost prepared. Cost of a building can be
kept with in the given budget by adopting the following
remedies.
i. Size of the building be reduced
ii. Specifications may be changed
iii. Construction work may be done in phases
iv. Services may be kept to the minimum utility limit
10.4 BASIC ELEMENTS OF PLANNING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
A residential building has the following places of activities.
♦ Living area
♦ Sleeping area
♦ Service area
♦ Other area (i.e. circulation area, drawing room)-
depending up on the profession of the inhabitations
- Living area: living or drawing rooms or lounges are the
main places in a residential building where family members
and friends meet, sit, relax and entertain. Such a room is
well ventilated, lighted and located near the entrance. Its
area varies from 16 to 32 m^2. Following points are kept in
mind while planning it.