Piloti building

A piloti building is a structure in which the first floor is built with only pillars and is left empty without walls, and is used as a parking lot or rest area. This structure is derived from the French word ‘Pilotis’ and is one of the representative principles introduced to modern architecture by Le Corbusier, a master of modern architecture.

 

Advantages

• The first floor can be used as a parking space, etc., which increases the land utilization in the city center.

• It is raised from the ground, so it is resistant to moisture, pests, and floods, and has good ventilation and openness.

• It is advantageous for privacy and prevention of intrusion because it does not have low-rise residences.

 

Disadvantages

• The first floor is made up of only pillars, so it can be vulnerable to vibrations such as earthquakes. If the earthquake-resistant design is insufficient, the structural risk increases.

 

• There are disadvantages in that heating efficiency is low in winter and insulation is difficult.

 

• The space on the first floor may not be used directly as a residential or commercial space, which may limit space utilization. In summary, piloti buildings have strengths in land utilization and flood and moisture resistance, but they are a construction method that requires attention in terms of structural safety (especially earthquake resistance) and heating.