Importance Of Planning Space

Housing And Space Management 3(2+1)

Lesson 07 :Building Plan For Family Living

Importance Of Planning Space

  • Space for family living ought to be well within the capabilities of people who live in it, but it does take considerable research, plans and concentration.
  • A house plan, it is necessary to consider the location, lifestyle, family size, environment and budget as well as space maximization, building materials, aesthetics and government laws.
  • The plans may differ, they all have some basic elements in common that every homeowner should be familiar with in order to choose the best housing plans for the perfect home.
  • Planning house for a family is influenced by the space requirement for different activities.
  • The basic house plan elements should comprise of the main elements that a homeowner would like to see in their home.
  • Twentieth century has witnessed changing lifestyles that in turn are reflected by more open space planning, with slightly demarcated but expansive spaces flowing into one another.
  • As a general rule the shape of the plan is governed by the configuration of the site.
  • It is influenced by the climatic conditions of the place.
  • The pressing economic need to conserve square footage of within the house had increased the dependency on vertical space.

Advantages of planning Space for family living are:

  • Helps in allocating space for various activities to lead a contented life
  • Defines basic character to the house design
  • Owner or builder can have a clear idea about the construction.
  • Helps in estimating the cost of the proposed building.
  • Can estimate the building materials requirements.
  • Can plan finance for house construction and future expansion
  • It is easy to get sanction for construction from the authorities.
  • Gives a rough estimate for time required for house construction.
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