Module 3 - Points to Ponder

When designing a project...

You should adapt the building to the terrain as the terrain is unchanging while the building has the flexibility to change in the modeling process.

What are the advantages of stacking the levels of a multi-story building vertically?

• Can you share an interesting example of a building that doesn’t vertically stack (where the floor plates change their shaped radically between the floor levels)?

One example is the Basket Apartments in New Zealand

Some advantages for non-vertical stacking are that there is a reduced construction costs due to a need for fewer contractors and it is easier to bring in construction materials for a horizontal construction.

The advantages of stacking the levels are to save space horizontally, and because space is taken up vertically, there is an opportunity to increase living space by expanding upwards.

Why do stairs follow specific proportions with a set relationship between the tread length and riser height?

• How can building modeling help prevent the mistakes that often occur when designing and installing stairs?

Building models allows you to text different stair shapes and positions to model the most effective location for your building.