D E S I G N C O N S I D E R A T I O N S

FUNCTIONALITY/FLOW

the purpose for which a space, structural element, material or component has been designed; its performance as regards the whole.

AESTHETICS

pertaining to the visual nature of THE BUILDING: visually and sensually pleasing.

SECURITY/SAFETY

protective measures taken in a building to prevent unauthorized intrusion and burglary.

ORIENTATION

the location of a building on its site and the arrangement of spaces therein so as to take into account the direction of sun and prevailing winds, views and disturbing factors.

ENVIRONMENT

all physical, social and dwelling conditions for a particular area of habitation; that part of the surroundings relating to buildings, structures and civil engineering works

ACCESSIBILITY

internal and external circulation space leading to the building; measure of how easily and by which mode of transport a particular area can be reached.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

measures taken in the design of devices, appliances or systems to reduce the amount of energy consume.

LOCATION

showing how or where a site, building or part of a building is situated with respect to its surroundings.

TRAFFIC FLOW

systems and processes relating to the mass movement, circulation and conveyance of people.