1. Accessibility: The building should be accessible for all visitors, regardless of physical abilities.
2. Flexibility: The building's design should be flexible and adaptable to accommodate the needs of different religious groups.
3. Neutral Design: The building's design should be neutral and non-denominational to avoid favoring one religion over another.
4. Sufficient Space: Sufficient space should be provided to accommodate various worship practices, including prayer, meditation, and communal gatherings.
5. Lighting: Lighting should be designed to suit the needs of different religious groups, as some may prefer dim lighting, while others may prefer bright lighting.
6. Acoustics: The building should be designed to produce good acoustics that enable congregants to hear sermons, music, and prayers.
7. Privacy: Adequate privacy should be maintained in certain areas such as prayer spaces, restrooms, and dressing rooms.
8. Multilingual: The building should accommodate the use of different languages and provide translations that everyone could understand.
9. Special access: There should be arrangements such that everyone can have equal access to food, washrooms and other facilities.
10. Aesthetics: The aesthetics of the building should reflect the values and identities of various religious communities, rather than focusing on a single faith.
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