Case Study Checklist
Case Study Checklist
Location
Urban Context
Land use
Neighbourhood
Social fabric
Period of construction
Extent of site and building
Site edges
Topography- slope and level of the site
Main roads, adjoining zones, landmarks
Approach to the site
Entry / Exit
Landscaping -Natural vegetation, flora and fauna
Site Zoning
Pedestrian access and circulation, Vehicular access, circulation and parking, Service
vehicular access and circulation
Water supply, drainage connection, waste disposal, electricity supply
Building Management services
Buffer zones
Noise level and acoustics
Views to & from
Building orientation & parameters
Number of users
Overall size of the project
Working comfort level
Events organized and participants detail (number, users etc.)
User groups
Functions and spaces arranged according to user groups
Activity pattern
Zoning of building
Vertical zoning
Massing
Facade
Interiors
Materials used
Natural lighting & ventilation levels
Fenestrations & other architectural characteristics
Open spaces & its components
Facilities & Maintenance
Connectivity – outdoor and indoor spaces
Spatial and functional analysis – Spatial relationship, hierarchy & connectivity - aesthetical
and planning (how does it contribute to entire planning strategies)
Proportions of spaces – scale of building and scale of spaces
Analysis of architectural elements used, composition of solids & voids
Security measures in building
Fire safety measures
Fire exits
Texture & colours used