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The document outlines the importance of site planning, selection, and analysis in architectural design, emphasizing the integration of various disciplines to achieve functional and sustainable goals. It details the stages of site planning according to Kevin Lynch and the design process by John Sigmunds, highlighting the significance of research, programming, and construction management. Additionally, it discusses the role of SWOT analysis in assessing site suitability, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that can influence project success.

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The document outlines the importance of site planning, selection, and analysis in architectural design, emphasizing the integration of various disciplines to achieve functional and sustainable goals. It details the stages of site planning according to Kevin Lynch and the design process by John Sigmunds, highlighting the significance of research, programming, and construction management. Additionally, it discusses the role of SWOT analysis in assessing site suitability, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that can influence project success.

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CHRISTIAN F CABE ARCH3C

ASSIGNMENT
SUMMARY: SITE PLANNING, SITE SELECTION & SITE ANALYSIS/SWOT

Site planning, which focuses on the organization and arrangement of physical areas to
accomplish functional, aesthetic, and sustainable goals, is an essential component of
architectural design, landscape architecture, and urban development. To make sure that the
land is used effectively while taking environmental, social, and economic considerations into
account, site planning combines a number of disciplines, such as environmental science,
engineering, architecture, and urban planning.

8 STAGES ACCORDING TO KEVIN LYNCH

1. DEFINING THE PROBLEM- for whom is the place being made? for what purpose? who
will decide what the form is to be? what resources can be used? what type of solution is
expected? in what location will it be built?
2. PROGRAMMING AND THE ANALYSIS OF SITE AND USER Based on site and user
information, it is developed through a conversation between the client and designer and
conveyed verbally and through graphics. It is the intended result, a theory about how
the design will function once it is occupied, an awareness of what the client will get for
his investment, and what the designer guarantees to produce.
3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND THE PRLIMINARY COST ESTIMATE- Are made by imagining
patterns of activity, circulation, and physical form, as they will occur in some particular
place.
4. DEVELOPED DESIGN AND DETAILED COSTING the designer now proceeds to a detailed
development of the plan, which will allow more exact cost estimates and final client
approval.
5. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Once the detailed plan is approved, the site planner goes on
to make the contract documents, on which bids can be based.
6. BIDDING AND CONTRACTING The client now asks for bids by contractors, based on
these drawings and specifications. If there is an acceptable bid, the drawings and
specifications become the contract documents, and construction begins.
7. CONSTRUCTION supervise construction on the ground, in order to ensure compliance,
but also to make detailed adjustments as unexpected problems and opportunities arise.
8. OCCUPATION AND MANAGEMENT the designer is also responsible for helping to make a
smooth transition between construction and management of the site.
DESIGN PROCESS ACCORDING TO JHON SIGMUNDS

1. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS PHASE- During this process, the designer can start gathering
pertinent data about the site and its surroundings and compile it into a format that can
be mapped by usingthis general goal statement along with the site's identification. This
data is then
analyzed in terms of implications for development of the site for stated purposes.
2. Program Development - The development of the program is the bridging step between
the analysis and the synthesis of design phases
3. DESIGN PHASE
 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Essentially, this is adiagrammatic exploration process where the
designer can experiment with different configurations until they arrive at a solution that
maximizes the positive relationships and reduces the number of conflicts.\
 SITE PLAN/MASTER PLAN - If the project will proceed, the designer refines the
development of the initial plan, providing the suggested elements with precise form,
dimension, and material indication.

SITE SELECTION

Site analysis in architecture involves researching and analyzing various aspects of a location,
including social, historical, climatic, geographic, legal, and infrastructure factors.. Architects use
site analysis alongside other project data to make informed decisions that impact structural,
aesthetic, and functional aspects of a building.

SWOT Analysis

Conducting an architectural SWOT analysis is crucial for site selection as it assesses the
suitability of a location based on architectural factors. It helps identify strengths and
weaknesses related to design, construction, and zoning regulations.

 Strengths are positive site attributes that contribute to project success. Unique features,
such as landmarks or distinctive architecture, create a competitive edge
 Weaknesses are site attributes that may hinder project success. Inadequate
infrastructure, such as missing utilities or roads, can increase costs and delays.
 Opportunities are external factors that can positively impact a project's success. Market
growth increases demand for the project's services, while economic incentives like tax
breaks reduce costs.
 Threats in an architectural SWOT analysis are external factors that may negatively
impact a project's success

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