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negative aspects. It is not only about highlighting only one part of the assessment,
the negative or the positive but balancing out both and concluding by giving an
overall structure as a whole. Also, appraisal does not include any suggestions or
intended improvements but only observations and inferences through them.
The common things to note firstly are:
Site location.
Landmark nearby.
Prominent feature of the building that helps in identification.
SITE PLANNING
LANDSCAPE
ACTIVITIES, SPACE
Kinds of spaces provided, assess both recommended by standards and
existing features
Educational: classrooms, labs, library, computer lab, corridor
width, staff room, offices, meeting room, studio, music room,
canteen, recreational room, washrooms, auditorium, parking
spaces, sports facilities, playgrounds.
Commercial offices: reception, meeting room, kitchenette,
workstation/ common workplace, cabins, toilets, waiting area,
canteen
DESIGN
BYE LAWS
Compare the standards specified and findings on site
Plumbing services
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICS
ACOUSTICS
WATER SUPPLY
Capacity of water storage and does it fulfill the requirement
Extra water needs for firefighting or any such emergency
Rain water harvesting system
AIR CONDITIONING
Kind of systems installed
Capacity of cooling system and if they are sufficient
Is there a duct network system and its material
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
Type of structure
Foundation and its suitability
Columns: sizes and aesthetic details
Beams and slabs : sizes and aesthetics
Expansion joints : presence and technique
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
How the cables are laid
Any specially dedicated electricity ducts
ESCALATORS
ELEVATORS
Is the space and establishment appropriate
Is it easily accessible
Number and positioning of lifts
Combining the findings and observations and extracting how the building
works as a whole, provides for the users and provides aesthetics will
constitute of a good appraisal report.