Needs

As the architect develops a design, he or she 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 needs must: providing adequate air, fit human scale, being designed for comfort in every aspect, provide a sense of safety and security and provide for interaction with others.

Different elements must be considered in dealing with the needs of the building itself: protect both the occupants and the contents of the Building, resist fire or earthquakes, protect against the weather, be able to stand up under its own weight and maintain a stable and comfortable living and working environment.

The context of a building fits into these categories: includes the dominant culture of the area, be connected with outside channels, be economically feasible with changing needs and be designed to change with changing needs.