Building Design: Key Plans, Areas, and Economy

Economy in building is achieved by providing a simple elevation

Increasing storey height contributes to economy in building

Increasing steps of stairs can help economy in building

Utilizing large-sized components aids in achieving economy in building

Usable floor area excluding the staircase is called the carpet are

The built-up area at the floor level is called the plinth area

Floor Area Ratio Formula: (Total area of all floors / Total plot area) x 100

Distance between building electric supply mains should be 1.5 - 2.0 m

The minimum scale of a key plan drawn as per NBC 2005 is 1:50

A competent authority approves and sanctions an approved plan

A plan that gives location with respect to the neighborhood boundary is a site plan at a scale of 1:10000

Dwelling unit is also known as a residential building

Horizontally sliced building viewed from the top is called a plan

Sub-divisional plan is also known as a layout plan

The maximum number of floors allowed in residential buildings as per NBC 2005 is 2

IS 1641-1960 is the IS code used for fire safety

Lobbies are used as escape elements in buildings for fire safety