| Aspect | Load bearing structure | Framed structure |
|---|---|---|
| Soil condition | It is constructed on hard strata available at shallow depth. | It can be constructed on any type of soil. e.g. black cotton soil, reclaimed soil, soft soil. |
| Height | Height is limited and it is suitable for 2 to 3 stories. | No restriction on height suitable for multi started building. |
| Floor space | Less floor area is available for use because of a thick wall. | More floor is available for use because of thin wall |
| Time at construction | Slow and time-consuming construction. | Fast and speed construction. |
| Economy | Economical up to 2 storeys. | Economical for the multi-storey building. |
| Flexibility in planning | Less flexible due to load bearing walls. | Flexible due to wall serving as a partition. |
| Earthquake resistances | Susceptible to vibration due to machine and earthquake. | Can be designed to resist more earthquake vibrations. |