What is building? What are basic requirements of a good building?

A building can be defined as a structure mainly consisting of shob and super structure element built over a provided surface area for different use such as residence, education, business and so on. Generally, buildings are constructed in accordance to the building codes and building bye laws of the respective areas. A good building must fulfill following requirements:

1. it should be durable in strong enough to with stand the natural and artificial effect.
2. it should provide maximum living comfort to the inhabitant.
3. it should have enough illumination and enough ventilation.
4. It should be free from damness.
5. It should be stable to the anticipated loads.
6. It should be econonical.
7. It should utilise locally available construction material as far as possible.

A building can be defined as a structure mainly consisting of shob and super structure element built over a provided surface area for different use such as residence, education, business and so on. Generally, buildings are constructed in accordance to the building codes and building bye laws of the respective areas. A good building must fulfill following requirements:

1. it should be durable in strong enough to with stand the natural and artificial effect.
2. it should provide maximum living comfort to the inhabitant.
3. it should have enough illumination and enough ventilation.
4. It should be free from damness.
5. It should be stable to the anticipated loads.
6. It should be econonical.
7. It should utilise locally available construction material as far as possible.