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1 - Orientation of Building
1 - Orientation of Building
CONSTRUCTION
& GRAPHICS (CE-212)
Marks Distribution
Theory
100
3. Execution works
• It involves the Physical execution of work at site by
using the drawings and specifications.
Site Selection
It means selection of best site for the project which provide
Safety
Economy
It is a project specific job.
It depends on the
Requirements of user/client
Use of Project
Finance available
Site Selection - Valid
Once
Selection of site is only valid once
there are multiple choices. For
example if one decides to purchase a
plot he should consider orientation
of plot and it’s location.
On the other hand if a person wants
to reconstruct ancestor’s house he
has no choice but to achieve
objectives at the same location
General Rules for Site Selection
Climatic conditions.
Other facilities.
Surroundings.
Type of building
i.e. residential, educational, hospital etc.
Other considerations
like noise/ air pollution and well-drained
Orientation of Buildings &
Setting out of Civil
Engineering Projects
Every effort is made to utilize the full natural resources such as wind, sun and etc.
Maximum facilities should be provided within the funds and space available
Plot sizes are measured in ft2, yd2, Marla or kanal.
1 kanal = 20 Marla, 1 Marla = 272 ft2 (actual) or 225 ft2
Standard size of 1 kanal plot is 50’ x 90’ and 10 Marla plot is 35’ x 65’
Design of a House
Buildings
Boundary Wall
It is the outermost wall of a building
marking the boundary of the area used to
provide safety and privacy inside the
building. Its height varies from 5 to 7 ft.
Components of Buildings