Project Three-Site Analyse Studies

Goal of site analyse:

• 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 need&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.

Site anlysis: Inventory list

• Subsurface features-

1. G eology: Geological history of the area, bedrock type& depth etc.
2. Hydrology: Underground water table, aquifers, springs etc.
3. Soil Genesis: Erosion susceptibility, moisture, reaction organic content, bearing capacity etc.

• Natural surface features-

1. Vegetation: Type, size, location, shade pattern, aesthetics, ecology etc.
2. Slopes: Gradiant, landforms, elevations, drainage pattern.
3. Wild life: Ecology, species etc.
4. Climate: Precipitation, annual rain/snow, humidity, wind direction, solar intensity& orientation, average/ highest/lowest temperature.

• Cultural&Man-made features-

1. Utilities: Sanitary, water supply, gas, electrical etc.
2. Land  use: Usage of site, adjacent use, zoning restrictions, easement etc.
3. Historic notes: archeologial sites, landmarks, building type, size, condition.
4. Circulation: Linkages an transit roads, auto& pedestrian access, mass transit routes etc.
5. Social factors: Population, intensity, educational level, economic&political factors, ethnicity, cultural typology etc.

• Aesthetic factors:

1. Perceptual: from an auto, by pedestrian, by bike etc.
2. Spatial pattern: views of the site, views from the site, spaces existing, potential for new areas, sequential relationship.
3. Natural features: significant natural features of the site, water elements, rock formations, plant materials.