Space planning is one of the crucial factors in architecture that can decide the look and the functionality of your construction, even if the planning in the initial process consisted of minor differences in schematics. It is an in-depth analysis of efficient space usage in architectural planning. It is heavily focused on the purpose and the stakeholders of that place. Space planning is a long, tough process, but the efforts bring fruit when the space is highly efficient in its flow and design.
One of the key advantages is that it ensures efficient usage of floors and spaces without wasting any space around it. If it is executed and finished properly, it can bring out comprehensive results in terms of space usage. A small site with efficient space usage can become more usable with a large site with no space planning.
The first factor to keep in mind when creating an architectural drawing that follows efficient planning is to find out the purpose of a space or a structure. Buildings can be used for many sorts, such as commercial spaces, residential spaces, or even industrial spaces. Knowing how and for what objective the place will be used is important. This observation will determine how each space will be allocated for different reasons. Some places might need more space than others. A trivial example can be that in a space where a gym has to be constructed, the space for the gym itself will take more than the gym’s bathrooms and showers. The purpose is not limited to its usage, but the timings in which space will be used. An architect will consider all these factors to create a proper schematic drawing to ensure efficient usage of the land provided.
Other factors include the proper usage of lighting in the building and its accessibility. Lighting plays a huge role in the construction of buildings that involve physical, outdoor activities. Proper usage of sunlight is important, and efficient usage of the space will make that sure. Moreover, it is integral that the usage of that building is maximized by creating facilities which can enhance accessibility such as ramps for wheelchairs, for people prone to disabilities. In short, space planning can create a huge difference in the flow of a building, in terms of its room connections and accessibilities.