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What is building planning

Building planning refers to the process of dividing the area of a site into different rooms in such a manner that it serves for all the activities with features like good ventilation, illumination, privacy, safety, maximum utility and aesthetically good appearance. Building planning is simply the background knowledge required for a person to create a good plan. It is also referred to as Building designing in so many countries. Planning requires knowledge about the different features of the site as follows: Shape, size, topography The climatic condition of the place …

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List of Civil engineering subjects useful for building construction

As a Civil engineer, you are eligible for many roles in a construction project. The wide range of subjects covered in civil engineering is the main reason behind it. I have written this post to make it easy for you to know the civil engineering subjects useful for Building construction. Brief information about the role of each subject in the process of building construction is also provided. Building planning and drawing The process of construction starts with a plan. A plan may seem to be a simple 2D drawing. But, …

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What are the side effects of low ventilation?

Can you imagine yourself being packed in an airtight box? It feels dangerous and quite uncomfortable, isn’t it? But, have you ever thought that compromising ventilation of a building for better aesthetics or for interior design is also dangerous? Continue reading to find out how low ventilation can cause serious health problems and affect the structural strength of the building. Health problems Man inhales oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide. Poor ventilation leads to an increase in carbon dioxide within a building which results in shortness of breath, fatigue, and severe …

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Human comfort in lockdown

More and more countries are imposing various forms of lockdown due to COVID- 19 Pandemic. But, there is even another problem which most of us are facing at this time. It is the problem of low human comfort. What is Human comfort? Human comfort is the condition of the mind which expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment. Proper designing of Ventilation and lighting systems, using cleanliness friendly materials and provision of a good landscape will improve the comfort conditions of a building. How poor building design has led to low …

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What is Building Studies? Who are we?

Have you ever gone through an annoying situation of reading a long paragraph that describes simple equipment or an object? I am sure you have been through it. Especially, if you are a student of architecture, engineering or any construction diploma, you would have so many concepts, elements and tools being described in such a manner. For instance, A sloping or horizontal structural overhang usually provided over openings of external walls to provide protection from sun and rain. Which could otherwise simply mean this: or simply described as Any projection …

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