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.