Site selection and orientation of a building depends upon various factors. Assuming a small 2 story hospital building is to be constructed in Peshawar. Demonstrate your knowledge in this area by performing the following tasks; 

(1) Select a suitable area for construction of this hospital in Peshawar. Also explain the reason for selecting this location. 

(2) Prepare a plan for the said hospital and orient it properly so that the building can get maximum natural light and ventilation. Please don't forget to indicate the north direction in your plan. Also, please describe the reason why you are selecting the particular orientation of the building. (Plan can be prepared in autocad or it can be hand drawn). 

(3) Decide the type of material (e.g wood, aluminum, steel etc) which should be used for constructing doors, windows and ventilators. Also give the reason behind your decision.

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