The layout plan should be prepared after thorough investigation of the site conditions, consideration of various factors which determine the project content, cost level and level of facilities to be provided.
Site development costs should be analyzed in terms of density, construction types, topography, grading and zoning, and local requirements regarding utility services.
An enclosure of the required volume should be designed to achieve structural stability using minimum material and labor and should provide adequate control of the outdoor climate with the lowest maintenance cost.
In terms of orientation, buildings should generally be oriented along an east-west axis:
Tall elevations should face north and south to reduce heat gain.
Buildings should be planned around small courtyards as thermal storage is required for most of the year.
Air access should be provided.
Rooms can be single bunks with windows in north and south walls for cross ventilation.
If the rooms are double bunked, the plan should allow temporary cross-ventilation through large interlocking doors.
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