1. Material Selection: Architects choose materials that are highly durable and long-lasting for the construction of buildings. They consider factors like the environment, location, and the purpose of the building before finalizing the materials.
2. Proper Structural Design: Structural design plays a crucial role in ensuring the durability and longevity of a building. By designing a robust foundation, implementing disaster-resistant designs, and factor in the possibility of natural calamities, architects ensure the safety and longevity of their designs.
3. Maintenance: Regular and timely maintenance of the building is essential to ensure its smooth functioning and longevity. Architects design structures that are easy to maintain and operate and provide guidelines on how to maintain the building's structure and aesthetics.
4. Sustainability: Architects aim to design buildings that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. They incorporate features like green roofs, passive heating/cooling systems, and water conservation systems, among others, to extend the building's life cycle and reduce its carbon footprint.
5. Meeting codes and regulations: Architects need to stay up-to-date with local and national codes and regulations that govern safety, energy efficiency, and environmental standards. By meeting and exceeding these requirements, architects ensure that their designs are durable and long-lasting, compliant with building regulations, and safe for public use.
6. Monitoring: Architects monitor the construction process to ensure that designs are implemented as planned and that any issues that arise during construction are addressed immediately before completion.
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