Question

The placing of various rooms or units of a structure in a proper correlation of their functions and in due proximity with each other is known as ____________

(a) Sanitation

(b) Prospect

(c) Economy

(d) Grouping

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This is a very interesting question from Essential Factors of Planning topic in chapter Functional Planning of Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Grouping

To explain I would say: Correct grouping grants the status of a balanced design. For instance, in a residential building, kitchen and dining room should be grouped close to each other. It is observed that grouping leads to saving in unnecessary movements proper correlation easy control and the overall economy.