URBAN PLANING VOCAB

Zoning

the process of dividing land into designated areas, or zones, each with specific regulations governing how the land can be used and developed.

Building Envelope

The maximum three-dimensional space on a lot that a building can occupy, defined by setbacks and height limits.

Setback

The minimum required distance between a building and the property lines (front, side, or rear).

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

The ratio of a building's total floor area to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built.

Building Coverage

The percentage of the total lot area that is covered by buildings.

Vacant lot

A neglected parcel of property that has no buildings on it.

Landscaping

The process of making a piece of land more attractive by altering the design, adding ornamental features, and planting.

Multi-dwelling housing

A building or group of buildings containing three or more dwelling units (e.g., apartments).

Stacked Townhouses

A building containing residential units organized on multiple floors (2 to 4), usually with private entrances.

Block apartment buildings

Multi-story buildings containing units accessed by a shared entrance and stairway/s.

Clustered housing

Residential units (like townhouses or apartments) organized around a central courtyard or open space.

Courtyard

An open-to-the-sky area, typically enclosed by buildings on at least three sides.

Deep soil zone

An area of soil within a development that is unimpeded by buildings or structures, used for planting large trees and water infiltration.

Podium parking

A parking structure that serves as the base (podium) for a building above.

Feasibility (n)

Tính khả thi

Constraints (n)

Các hạn chế/ràng buộc (về diện tích, chiều cao).

Compliance (n)

Sự tuân thủ (quy định)

Spatial configuration (n)

Cấu trúc/sắp xếp không gian.

Circulation (n)

Luồng giao thông/di chuyển (người/xe).

Orientation (n)

Hướng (nắng, gió, công trình).

Buffer zone (n)

Khu vực đệm (ngăn cách tiếng ồn hoặc tạo sự riêng tư).

Permeability (n)

Độ thấm (nước) hoặc sự thông suốt (không gian).

Pervious pavement

a sustainable paving option that allows water to infiltrate through its surface, helping to manage stormwater runoff and improve water quality

Accessibility (n)

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