Needs+Summary

As the architect develops a design, he has three areas of need to consider: the needs of the people who will be using the building, the structural needs of the building itself, and the context in which the building is placed.

People: Must maintain balance, providing adequate air, livable temperature, waste disposal, water. Must fit human scale and provide for interaction with others. Buildings: Must protect both the occupants and the contents of the building and must be appropriate lighting, good air temperature, comfortable humidity, and adequate circulation Context: A building cannot be isolated from its surroundings and must be designed to change with changing needs