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This document discusses the importance of 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. Examples of relevant site conditions that could be analyzed include slopes, wind patterns, and ideal building locations. The document also provides an extensive list of natural, cultural, and aesthetic factors that should be inventoried as part of the site analysis process. This includes subsurface features, vegetation, slopes, climate, utilities, land use, and more. Overall, the key points are that thorough site analysis is essential for design success and involves gathering information about all relevant on-site conditions.

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Site Analysis Example

This document discusses the importance of 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. Examples of relevant site conditions that could be analyzed include slopes, wind patterns, and ideal building locations. The document also provides an extensive list of natural, cultural, and aesthetic factors that should be inventoried as part of the site analysis process. This includes subsurface features, vegetation, slopes, climate, utilities, land use, and more. Overall, the key points are that thorough site analysis is essential for design success and involves gathering information about all relevant on-site conditions.

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SITE ANALYSIS

ARE 202 Architectural Design-I

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
SITE ANALYSIS
ARE 202 Architectural Design-I

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