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Architectural Site Analysis Guide

Site analysis is an important first step in architectural design to understand the conditions and opportunities of a site. It involves taking an inventory of various site elements like topography, climate, vegetation, and man-made features. Analyzing these factors relative to the client's needs allows for determining an ideal building location. Examples of site conditions that could be analyzed include a 5 degree slope to identify high and low spots, prevailing winds to determine buffering needs, and openings oriented to cooler winds. A thorough site analysis inventory should document subsurface features, natural surface features, cultural/man-made features, and aesthetic factors.

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Architectural Site Analysis Guide

Site analysis is an important first step in architectural design to understand the conditions and opportunities of a site. It involves taking an inventory of various site elements like topography, climate, vegetation, and man-made features. Analyzing these factors relative to the client's needs allows for determining an ideal building location. Examples of site conditions that could be analyzed include a 5 degree slope to identify high and low spots, prevailing winds to determine buffering needs, and openings oriented to cooler winds. A thorough site analysis inventory should document subsurface features, natural surface features, cultural/man-made features, and aesthetic factors.

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SITE ANALYSIS

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Site Analysis
Introduction to Architectural Design By Sabeer Hamid

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Goal of 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

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Example Site Condition:


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

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Site Analysis: Inventory List

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.

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Site Analysis: Inventory List

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

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Site Analysis: Inventory List

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.

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Site Analysis: Inventory List

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

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