Structural stability in construction refers to the power of the building to resist any sudden change or force, that is its ability to maintain equilibrium under any circumstances. Instability in buildings can have lethal outcomes and must be paid extreme attention to while designing. Structural members are the primary load bearers in a building. Beams
It is essential to have windows in a bedroom as rooms without windows are not fit for sleeping and cannot be called bedrooms. As per the Building Code of Australia (BCA), the floor area of a room determines the amount of natural light required. The size of the window opening should be approximately 10% of
The Australian Standard AS/NZS 2918:2001 states that a minimum flue height of 3.6 m above the floor is required at a space where the fireplace needs to be set up. It is essential to take proper measures to keep the discharged air out of the interiors. Rightly placing the flues and chimneys is vital to
