Following factors to be considered for the design of buildings or other structures and shall conform to the standard codes:

1. Maximum allowable settlement of foundation/structure.
2. Vertical and lateral deflections of buildings, structures as a whole and other structural members.
3. Sliding and overturning of buildings or structures should be checked and prevented by design.
4. Standard detailing guidelines should be followed in the drawing.
5. All engineering and design shall comply with relevant and applicable codes of practices, local bye-laws, and rules as per Directorate of industries and factories & as listed in Project Design Basis.
6. Environmental exposure conditions should be considered in the design and respective factors must be applied in structural member design.
7. Types of construction materials and structural members and their properties should be used during design.
8. Special care should be taken to provide an easy escape of occupants during emergency situations such as fire.

These are only a few points, many other factors should also be considered which may be relevant for the design. A checklist for different types of structural design should be maintained and followed to prevent any error during design and detailing for buildings and other structures.

Source: TheConstructor