Quiz – 1

As per National Building Code, scale for Layout plan is specified as 1:500. In this plan, location of all proposed and existing roads, dimensions of plot along with building line, locations of sewer and drainage line etc. are mandatory.

This plan includes floor plans which shows the use or occupancy of all parts of the building. Hence this parts needs to be large enough for the Engineers to understand well. Therefore NBC have specified scale of 1:100.

Building line or Set-back is provided to avoid traffic congestion in front of the building. Buildings like mall, multi-complexes, factories, etc. which attract large number of vehicles, should have be set-back a further distance apart from the building line. This line after this extra margin is called as Control Line.

It is also known as the Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The value of built-up area is determined by local authorities and it may be different for different areas for different buildings of the town. Floor area means built up area excluding area of walls.

It is also known as the Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The value of built-up area is determined by local authorities and it may be different for different areas for different buildings of the town. Floor area means built up area excluding area of walls.

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Grouping is the proper arrangement of rooms according to their functions leads to better planning of a building. It is observed that grouping leads to saving in unnecessary movements, proper correlation, easy control and overall economy.

Prospect is dictated by the surrounding peculiarities of the site of the project. This can help us to conceal some unwanted views and reveal the beauty of the building.

The area on earth which lies between the zone of cancer and Capricom is known as the tropics. Whole part of India is considered to be typically tropical climate.