1. Doors and windows provide access, ventilation, light, noise control and aesthetic screening. Doors connect rooms and buildings. 2. Doors and windows should be located for functional requirements while minimizing numbers. Doors preferably face corners at least 20cm away. Multiple doors face each other. 3. Floors provide walking surfaces and accommodate users at different levels. Subfloors support floor coverings like tiles, concrete, wood or terrazzo for durability and appearance. Upper floors are constructed above ground level using timber, precast concrete, jack arches or reinforced concrete.