I could say that it's unrealistic like some column would require 200x900mm in dimension and like 10,000 sq.m area of reinforcement when all it's carrying are roof beams and clay roof tiles.
by the way, what is the other term for this kind of column? I live in a place called The Philippines and I believe "planted column" is how we call them here lol :)
I'm currently doing a project where all columns are terminated at the ground floor (basement-ground) and from ground to second floor to roof all columns are supposed to be planted. I am using STAAD on my design of RC structures and I find that the structure tends to require too many...