Building Types and Styles

Various Types of Stairs Used in a Building

by candierossler on Apr 19, 2011

A building may consist of several types of staircase depending on the architectural design. Various types can be placed in different locations to improve the structural features and to facilitate access to rooms and floors. Although some buildings are purposefully designed with a single type of staircase to avoid confusion among users - thereby improving the productivity of the building as a whole -, there are still many buildings that use many types for aesthetics and advertising purposes.

Variety breaks monotony, which is a major culprit of fatigue. Various staircase styles best contribute to the function of hotels and structures designed for recreation. A large straight flight of stairs can be placed at the ground floor right after entry followed by fractions of a spiral staircase towards the nearest floors. Such a design can change the mood of the occupants as well as build a good impression about the building.

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