Legislation and Safety of Tall Residential Buildings

Vitruvius, a Roman architect in the first century BC considered as the first architect, has defined three interrelated qualities for the completeness of architecture in his book, De Architecture: firmitas, utilitas and venusta. “Firmitas” means strength and stability, which is the technical basis. “Utilitas” means utility and usefulness, which is the functional aspect. “Venustas” means attractiveness and liveliness, which is an abstract, spiritual aspect. Together, these qualities mean durability, convenience and beauty, laid out in that order