Building

A Building is a constructed entity that is a permanent structure (designed to provide enclosed space for human activity and resource protection).

• Context:
  • It can (typically) contain Interior Space through architectural design and structural engineering.
  • It can (typically) support Human Occupation through space organization and environmental control.
  • It can (typically) protect Physical Resources through physical barriers and security measures.
  • It can (typically) facilitate Human Activity through functional layout and space allocation.
  • It can (typically) maintain Environmental Control through building systems and infrastructure elements.
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  • It can (often) incorporate Building Systems for occupant comfort.
  • It can (often) provide Access Control for security management.
  • It can (often) support Utility Services for operational functions.
  • It can (often) include Safety Features for occupant protection.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Shelter to being a Complex Facility, depending on its functional requirements.
  • It can range from being a Single Story Structure to being a Multi Story Complex, depending on its vertical extent.
  • It can range from being a Basic Construction to being an Advanced Installation, depending on its technological sophistication.
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• Example(s):
  • Residential Buildings, such as:
    • Private Dwellings, such as:
      • Single Family Houses for family habitation.
      • Townhouses for urban living.
    • Multi-Unit Structures, such as:
      • Apartment Complexes for multiple residences.
      • Dormitorys for student housing.
  • Commercial Buildings, such as:
    • Retail Structures, such as:
      • Shopping Malls for retail activity.
      • Store Buildings for merchandise sales.
    • Office Structures, such as:
      • Corporate Headquarters for business operations.
      • Professional Buildings for service provision.
  • Institutional Buildings, such as:
    • Educational Structures, such as:
      • School Buildings for academic instruction.
      • Library Buildings for knowledge access.
    • Healthcare Structures, such as:
      • Hospital Buildings for medical care.
      • Clinic Structures for health services.
  • Industrial Buildings, such as:
    • Manufacturing Structures, such as:
      • Factory Buildings for production processes.
      • Assembly Plants for product creation.
    • Storage Structures, such as:
      • Warehouse Buildings for material storage.
      • Distribution Centers for logistics operations.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Temporary Structures, which lack permanent foundations and enduring construction.
  • Open Infrastructures, which lack enclosed spaces and interior environments.
  • Mobile Facilitys, which lack fixed locations and permanent placement.
• See: Structure, Facility, Construction, Architecture, Location, Property, Real Estate.

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