There are two steps in the design of a building

Ø      Architectural drawing

Ø      Structural drawing

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING

Before you design a building it is necessary to have knowledge about some basic information which is given below.

• Area of plot on which construction is to be done.
• Type of building - whether Residential or non-residential.
• Requirement of the client department/ house owner. In case of non residential, whether it is official building or an institutional building.
• Whether it is single storey or multi storey.
• Lay out of the area which has information about the north line, entry plot, and position of existing road and surrounding data around the plot and level of the plot.
• High flood level and floor level of the adjoining building.
• The ‘Bye Laws’ of the area such as Municipal committees’ laws etc.
• Position of high tension line and other electricity lines.
• Weather the building falls on the scheduled road.

STRUCTURAL DRAWING

After architectural drawings, the structural Engineer prepares structural drawing which is given below in detail.

• Bearing capacity of the area.
• Water level position.
• Geographical survey should be available as the building may be in a hilly area, sea shore area or in a heavy wind pressure area.
• Architectural appearance.
• Type of loading in the building.