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Site Analysis Example

This document discusses site analysis for architectural design. It states that site analysis involves taking an inventory of site elements like topography, climate, vegetation, and analyzing how they relate to the client's needs. It provides an example of how a 5 degree slope can help determine an ideal building location. The document also lists different factors to analyze in a site inventory, such as subsurface features, natural surface features, cultural/man-made features, and aesthetic factors. Understanding these site conditions and features through analysis is important for achieving a successful design.

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2K views10 pages

Site Analysis Example

This document discusses site analysis for architectural design. It states that site analysis involves taking an inventory of site elements like topography, climate, vegetation, and analyzing how they relate to the client's needs. It provides an example of how a 5 degree slope can help determine an ideal building location. The document also lists different factors to analyze in a site inventory, such as subsurface features, natural surface features, cultural/man-made features, and aesthetic factors. Understanding these site conditions and features through analysis is important for achieving a successful design.

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ARE 202 Architectural Design-I

SITE ANALYSIS

Site Analysis

Introduction to Architectural
Design

By Sabeer Hamid
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Goal of site analysis
SITE ANALYSIS

• To achieve a successful design, site analysis is a must & should


be done carefully
• Site Analysis 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
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Example Site Condition:
SITE ANALYSIS

•Under Topography, 5 degree slope is noticed


Analyzing the conditions,
ideal location for building
can be established

High spot might be right


for building & low spot
for water body

For prevailing hot winds,


trees would act as buffer
•Openings in building could be placed to absorb cooler winds
SITE ANALYSIS
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Site Analysis: Inventory List
SITE ANALYSIS

• Subsurface Features
– Geology: Geological history of the area, bedrock
type & depth etc.
– Hydrology: Underground water table, aquifers,
springs etc.
– Soil Genesis: erosion susceptibility, moisture (pF),
reaction (pH) organic content, bearing capacity etc.
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Site Analysis: Inventory List
SITE ANALYSIS

• Natural Surface Features


– Vegetation: Type, size, location, shade pattern,
aesthetics, ecology etc.
– Slopes: Gradient, landforms, elevations, drainage
patterns
– Wild Life: ecology, species etc.
– Climate: precipitation, annual rain/snow, humidity,
wind direction, solar intensity & orientation,
average/highest/lowest temperature
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Site Analysis: Inventory List
SITE ANALYSIS

• Cultural & Man-made Features


– Utilities: sanitary, water supply, gas, electrical etc.
– Land use: Usage of site, adjacent use, zoning
restrictions, easement etc.
– Historic notes: archeological sites, landmarks, building
type, size, condition
– Circulation: linkages an transit roads, auto & pedestrian
access, mass transit routes etc.
– Social Factors: population, intensity, educational level,
economic & political factors, ethnicity, cultural
typology etc.
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
Site Analysis: Inventory List
SITE ANALYSIS

• Aesthetic Factors:
– Perceptual: from an auto, by pedestrian, by bike etc.
– Spatial Pattern: views of the site, views from the site,
spaces existing, potential for new areas, sequential
relationship
– Natural Features: significant natural features of the
site, water elements, rock formations, plant materials
SITE ANALYSIS
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I
SITE ANALYSIS
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I

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