emphasis on proper orientation. But now a days towns and their roads are planned without
considering the important aspect of proper orientation of North-South axis. In such cases the layoutplanning of the Plot / Building should be considered as shown here under :-
OBSERVATION BASED ON EXPERIENCES IN INDUSTRIES.
1. EAST FACING PLOT :-Main gate in SOUTHEAST, open space on the west and South,
enclosed on NORTHEAST, one additional gate on SOUTH-WEST :- Industrial unrest,
defect in Machinery, inadequate orders.
2. EAST FACING PLOT :-Main gate NORTH-EAST, underground tank in SOUTH-EAST,
NORTHEAST high, toilet in NORTH-EAST, West is open land :- After 3 years of struggle
the factory closed down.
3. NORTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate in NORTH-WEST, guardroom in NORTH-EAST,
3. NORTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate in NORTH-WEST, guardroom in NORTH-EAST,
South open and depressed, underground tank in NORTH-WEST: Industry running but
financial constraints, poor recovery of dues, forced to supply finished goods at lower rates,
low utilization of production capacity, low profits.
4. NORTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate, guard room and toilets in the NORTH-EAST, South
excessively open and downward sloping, underground water tank in NORTH-WEST, plot
extended in NORTH-WEST region: Financial crisis, low profits, involved in long drawn
litigations for recovery of dues.
5. WEST FACING PLOT :- Main gate NORTH-WEST, well in South, labour quarters in
NORTH-EAST, boiler in SOUTH-WEST: Once in a year strike by workers, full utilization of
capacity but low profits, mental tension.
6. WEST FACING PLOT : Main gate in SOUTH-WEST, NORTH-EAST open, South also
open, very little open land in the North: Full utilization of production capacity, profits good,
workers indulging inflecting the company thru frauds.
7. SOUTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate SOUTH-EAST, NORTH-EAST closed, transformer in
SOUTH-EAST, West very open, the SOUTH-WEST part of the plot extending out: Inspite of
full capacity utilization of the plant, there is loss instead of profits.
8 BASEMENT IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND NORTH REGION HIGH :-
4. NORTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate, guard room and toilets in the NORTH-EAST, South
excessively open and downward sloping, underground water tank in NORTH-WEST, plot
extended in NORTH-WEST region: Financial crisis, low profits, involved in long drawn
litigations for recovery of dues.
5. WEST FACING PLOT :- Main gate NORTH-WEST, well in South, labour quarters in
NORTH-EAST, boiler in SOUTH-WEST: Once in a year strike by workers, full utilization of
capacity but low profits, mental tension.
6. WEST FACING PLOT : Main gate in SOUTH-WEST, NORTH-EAST open, South also
open, very little open land in the North: Full utilization of production capacity, profits good,
workers indulging inflecting the company thru frauds.
7. SOUTH FACING PLOT :- Main gate SOUTH-EAST, NORTH-EAST closed, transformer in
SOUTH-EAST, West very open, the SOUTH-WEST part of the plot extending out: Inspite of
full capacity utilization of the plant, there is loss instead of profits.
8 BASEMENT IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND NORTH REGION HIGH :-
Nonreceipt of orders leading to shut down of the factory.
9. SOUTHEAST CORNER EXTENDED OUTWARD:- Fight among employees, frequent
9. SOUTHEAST CORNER EXTENDED OUTWARD:- Fight among employees, frequent
fire break outs in the factory.
10 LARGE OPEN SPACE IN SOUTH AND WEST REGION OF THE PLOT WITH THE
NORTHEAST CORNER BEING CUT OFF:-
Industry runs in loss, ultimately shutting down.
11. COMMERCIAL CENTRE:-In NORTH-EAST region packing cartons, fuel tanks and toilets
present, SOUTH-EAST very open, wall on the North very high: Continuous losses
10 LARGE OPEN SPACE IN SOUTH AND WEST REGION OF THE PLOT WITH THE
NORTHEAST CORNER BEING CUT OFF:-
Industry runs in loss, ultimately shutting down.
11. COMMERCIAL CENTRE:-In NORTH-EAST region packing cartons, fuel tanks and toilets
present, SOUTH-EAST very open, wall on the North very high: Continuous losses
and decline in sales.
12. BUSINES CENTRE:- Depression in the roof of the shed towards West: Continuous loss in
business.
13. MAIN GATE IN SOUTHWEST, NO DOORS OR WINDOWS IN NORTH AND EAST
Continuous losses, loans, unrecoverable, excessive expenditures.
14. ROAD IN NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST, EXCESS OPEN SPACE IN SOUTH
12. BUSINES CENTRE:- Depression in the roof of the shed towards West: Continuous loss in
business.
13. MAIN GATE IN SOUTHWEST, NO DOORS OR WINDOWS IN NORTH AND EAST
Continuous losses, loans, unrecoverable, excessive expenditures.
14. ROAD IN NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST, EXCESS OPEN SPACE IN SOUTH
AND WEST, MAIN GATE AT SOUTHWEST OF THE PLOT :-
Industry started well on large scale but soon ran into difficulties inspite of good orders.
Industry started well on large scale but soon ran into difficulties inspite of good orders.
Ultimately taken over by Financial Institution / Bank.
15. PLOT FACING WEST,SHED IN NORTH, SOUTH EXCESSIVELY OPEN, DOUBLE
STOREY STRUCTURE IN NORTHEAST, GATE IN SOUTHWEST :-
15. PLOT FACING WEST,SHED IN NORTH, SOUTH EXCESSIVELY OPEN, DOUBLE
STOREY STRUCTURE IN NORTHEAST, GATE IN SOUTHWEST :-
Factory closed before commencement of production, ultimately taken over by financial
institution.
16. ELECTROPLATING UNIT :- Acid tank in NORTH-EAST, transformer in the East,
depression in South with low height, North floor level high: Continuous decline in sales.
17. HOTEL:- south facing plot with gate in SOUTH-WEST, owners residence in NORTH-EAST
at a higher plinth: Had to close due to poor clientage.
18. INDUSTRY :- South located plot, the depression of roof of shed towards South,
16. ELECTROPLATING UNIT :- Acid tank in NORTH-EAST, transformer in the East,
depression in South with low height, North floor level high: Continuous decline in sales.
17. HOTEL:- south facing plot with gate in SOUTH-WEST, owners residence in NORTH-EAST
at a higher plinth: Had to close due to poor clientage.
18. INDUSTRY :- South located plot, the depression of roof of shed towards South,
SOUTHWEST corner at a lower level, NORTH-EAST portion very high :- Always busy in
production but no return on investment.
19. BUSINESS CENTRE :- Basement in the middle of plot: Business did not pickup inspite of
being located in a prominent business area.
20. SERVICE CENTRE :- West low but high on North and East, Service equipment in the
NORTHEAST: No customers.
21. SOUTH FACING PLOT :-Shed in West, NORTH-EAST at a height: Unable to ensure
production inspite of long list of pending orders, frequent machinery break downs inspite of
full maintenance facilities.
19. BUSINESS CENTRE :- Basement in the middle of plot: Business did not pickup inspite of
being located in a prominent business area.
20. SERVICE CENTRE :- West low but high on North and East, Service equipment in the
NORTHEAST: No customers.
21. SOUTH FACING PLOT :-Shed in West, NORTH-EAST at a height: Unable to ensure
production inspite of long list of pending orders, frequent machinery break downs inspite of
full maintenance facilities.
