PLANNING 1 • Circulation - linkages an transit roads, auto & pedestrian

access, mass transit routes etc.

Lesson 1
• Social Factors - population, intensity, educational level,
SITE PLANNING economic & political factors, ethnicity, cultural typology etc.
• refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design 4. Aesthetic Factors
process
• Perceptual - from an auto, by pedestrian, by bike etc.
• involves the organization of land use zoning, access,
• Spatial Pattern - views of the site, views from the site,
circulation and other factors
spaces existing, potential for new areas, sequential
• done by arranging the compositional elements of landform, relationship
planting, water, buildings and paving in site plans.
• Natural Features - significant natural features of the site,
• generally begins by assessing a potential site for water elements, rock formations, plant materials.
development through site analysis.
SITE PLANNING
- Information about slope, soils, hydrology,
vegetation, parcel ownership, orientation, etc. are assessed
and mapped.
- By determining areas that are poor for
development (such as floodplain or steep slopes) and better
for development, the planner or architect can assess optimal
location and design a structure that works within this space.
SITE ANALYSIS
• is a must & should be done carefully to achieve a
successful design
• involves taking an inventory of site elements and analyzing
these factors relative to the clients needs & aims
• gather relevant information about the properties of the site,
from topography to climate to wind pattern and vegetation
• Analyze these features and incorporate them into the
design.
BUILDING
ANALYSIS:
• the key element of the landscape; all elements are directly
1. Sub-surface
or indirectly connected to the building.
• Geology - Geological history of the area, bedrock type &
• pathways are connected to the building to serve its purpose.
depth etc.
 The main building is key of the whole planning - it’s the
• Hydrology - Underground water table, aquifers, springs etc.
place that landscaping is done for. Thus, main building is
• Soil Genesis - refers to the study of the origin and to be planned at first position in site process of site
formation of soil, considering factors such as parent material, planning.
topography, biotic factors, and climate.
ROADS
- erosion susceptibility, moisture (pF), reaction (pH),
• the connectivity part of the site planning
organic content, bearing capacity etc.
• roads connects and form a grid for movement of people.
2. Natural Surface
 Private roads - the main road that connect the building
• Vegetation - Type, size, location, shade pattern, aesthetics,
to the outer world; these are the entrances of the
ecology etc.
building
• Slopes - Gradient, landforms, elevations, drainage patterns
 VIPs' road - commonly seen in institutional or public
• Wild Life - ecology, species etc. areas where there are needs for security.
• Climate - precipitation, annual rain/snow, humidity, wind  Service road - usually located at back of the building to
direction, solar intensity & orientation, be used for services.
average/highest/lowest temperature
WALKWAYS
3. Cultural Man Made Factors
• Pedestrian walkways are the connective grids of the
• Utilities - sanitary, water supply, gas, electrical etc. building that allows pedestrian to walk around the building or
• Land use - Usage of site, adjacent use, zoning restrictions, to the building.
easement etc. • Landscaping these walkways is very important part of site
• Historic notes - archaeological sites, landmarks, building planning because these are the places of physical movement
type, size, condition of the people.
ACCESS
 Car access - for the cars to enter the building parking or
for allowing cars to enter the premises.
 Pedestrian access - ways built for the people to enter
the premises and to walk to the car.
 Service access - given for the services that serves the
building usually at the back of the building.
 Drop offs - the safe dropping point for the people.
 Emergency access/egress - a continuous and
unobstructed way to travel from any point in a public
way.
LANDSCAPE
• a picture representing a scene by land or sea, actual or
fancied, the chief subject being the general aspect of nature,
as fields, hills, forests, water. etc. (webster online dictionary)
• Landscape architecture - the design of outdoor areas,
landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social
behavioural, or aesthetic outcomes.
 HARDSCAPE - refers to the paved areas like streets &
sidewalks large business complexes & housing, and
other industrial areas where the upper soil profile is no
longer exposed to the actual surface of the Earth.
- The term is especially used in heavily
urbanized or suburban areas with little bare soil.
 SOFTSCAPE - refers to the elements of a landscape that
comprise live, horticultural elements.
- Softscaping can include, flowers, plants,
shrubs, trees, flower beds, etc..
- The purpose of softscape is to lend
character to the landscaping, create an aura,
ambience, and reflect the sensibilities of the
inhabitants.