All buildings should be properly planned, keeping in view the various requirements of a good building. Except strength requirement, all other requirements of a good buildings are taken care at the stage of planning. Strength requirement is taken care during structural design of building components. However in planning the building by-laws of the statutory authorities should not be violated. Planning of the
building is an art combined with science.
Principles of planning of buildings may be grouped into:
1. Orientation
2. Energy efficiency
3. Utility
4. Other requirements of the building.
