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SITE ASESSMENT Site Inventory Analysis

This document discusses site assessment and analysis for architectural projects. It explains that site analysis is the process of evaluating the physical, environmental, and contextual characteristics of a location to develop an architectural solution that addresses and enhances the site. Every site has unique complex elements like topography, vegetation, weather patterns that should influence the design. The appropriate analysis of these elements helps determine the building placement, orientation, form and other design decisions. Site analysis provides a foundation and starting point for architectural projects. It then lists 14 general categories of site characteristics and features that should be analyzed like boundaries, access, views, ecology restrictions, and hazards.

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SITE ASESSMENT Site Inventory Analysis

This document discusses site assessment and analysis for architectural projects. It explains that site analysis is the process of evaluating the physical, environmental, and contextual characteristics of a location to develop an architectural solution that addresses and enhances the site. Every site has unique complex elements like topography, vegetation, weather patterns that should influence the design. The appropriate analysis of these elements helps determine the building placement, orientation, form and other design decisions. Site analysis provides a foundation and starting point for architectural projects. It then lists 14 general categories of site characteristics and features that should be analyzed like boundaries, access, views, ecology restrictions, and hazards.

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Site Assessment

Site Inventory, Analysis


Site
assessment
Determine land boundaries and
land-use patterns.
Site inventory, Analysis
• Architectural site analysis, is the process of evaluating a particular
locations physical, mental and social characteristics with the ambition
of developing an architectural solution that will both address and
enhance its internal and external context.
• "To develop a project of any merit, its site must first be measured"
• Every site is unique and will consist of many complex elements such
as: varying topography, watercourses, trees, plants, habitats, and
weather patterns to name a few. All of which will and should
influence an architect’s design process and decision-making.
Site inventory, Analysis
• The appropriate analysis of these elements will initially help
determine the buildings placement, orientation, form and materiality,
but then later go on to influence its structure, sustainability and
procurement route.
• ...providing a very vital foundation and crucial starting point for any
architectural project.
01-General

• Geographic location
• Site boundary
• Entrance locations and types
• Site security
• Existing buildings
02 -
Neighboring build
ings

• Distances
• Heights
• Uses
• Vernacular
• Site lines
• Rights to light
• Legal restrictions
• Noise levels
03 - Legal
Restrictions

• Conservation areas
• Covenants and easements
• Rights of way
• SSSI ( Site of Special Scientific
Interest)
• Listings (Grade II, II*, I)
• TPO's (Tree preservation orders)
• Previous planning permissions and
applications
04 - Access

• Public routes
• Private routes
• Vehicle access
• Pedestrian access
• Existing circulation routes within
05 - Typography

• Levels
• Gradients
• Key features/restrictions
• Exposure
06 - Views

• Private views out


• Public views in
07 - Sun paths

• Sun paths
• Solar gains
• Shading
08 - Wind
patterns

• Prevailing direction
• Shelter
• Exposure
09 - Public
Transport Links

• Bus's
• Train's
• Taxi's
010 - Trees and
vegetation

• TPO's and protected species


• Root protection areas
• Items for removal
• Items to maintain
• Ownerships
011 - Ecology

• Protected species
• Protected zones
• Impacts
012 - Site
restrictions

• Visibility
• Light
• Views
• Neighbours
• Pollution
• Flooding
• Land slides
013 - Features

• Areas to expose/use
• Areas to improve
• Areas to hide
014 - Hazards

• (Electricity lines, Drainage,


Telephone lines, Sub-stations)
• Derelict Buildings
• Unfinished building works

Ref: https://www.archisoup.com/architecture-site-analysis-introduction

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