Building density: This is the gross internal area in square metres or the number of cubic metres that can be built on one square metre of land.
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Ground occupancy ratio: This ratio can reduce the amount of ground area occupied by buildings without taking their height into consideration. The ground occupancy ratio is defined as the ratio of the site area occupied by the vertical erection on the ground of the volumes of buildings, to the surface of the site. When the property is partially covered by roads, the area of the site considered is the site that is left without the part taken by the road.
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Partitions: In general, partitions are non-load bearing structures that separate rooms in a construction. Partitions can be separating partitions or distributing partitions. They may be made of brick, breeze blocks, plaster blocks and so on. They are usually 5 to 7 cm thick. Partitions can also be fixed against walls to improve sound or heat insulation. These are known as inner partitions or linings.
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Space planning: A detailed layout plan involving the analysis of each occupier’s workstation. The position and type of furniture takes into consideration ergonomics, health and safety regulations, such as the minimum width of passageways or minimum space per user, the amount of light recommended for working on screens, and the distance from emergency exits.
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Zoning: This consists of determining then positioning all the services in a company by zones, following a given ratio, on the plan of the premises. These zones must respect communication needs between the services that were defined in the preceding phase (functional diagram) so that the company can operate smoothly. Graphics are used to help organise the services on a plan. This zoning is then used to help prepare the final layout plan. Partitions and doors are added later on more detailed layout plans. Zoning has to consider personnel safety (fire), property protection (intruders, access), regulations (health and safety), standards in force and ergonomics.
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