Planning

Midterm Exam Reviewer

Site Planning

Is the art and science of arranging structures on land and shaping the spaces between, an art linked to Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and City Planning

• Landscape Architect

• Architect

• Planner

• Civil Engineer

Professionals who Practice landscaping

1. Selecting and Analyzing Sites

2. Forming Land Use Plans

3. Organizing Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation

4. Developing Visual Form & Material Concept

5. Readjusting Existing Landforms by Design Grading

6. Providing Proper Drainage

7. Developing the Construction Details Necessary to Carry out the Projects

7 Aspects of Site Planning

Site Analysis

Requires detailed study of the site and its surroundings to help in designing the project efficiency in which it will also help justify design proposals.

Site Selection

Carried out before designing and the site is selected based on the demand of the construction.

Data Collection

Allows the designers to create a hierarchy and give a more systematic approach to understanding the data and developing the design.

Soft Data

Deals with site conditions that can be changed or that do not absolutely have to be addressed or responded to in design.

Hard data

Involves things like site boundary, legal description, site area and utility locations.

Site Requirements

Physical, environmental, and regulatory conditions of the project site.

Sizes

Area allocations and dimensional standards for project spaces.

Types of Building and Site Construction.

Intended building use and appropriate construction systems.

Use of material

Choice of materials based on function, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

1. Sites are considered within a general location.

2. Site location is chosen by client.

Two methods of site selection

Ideal Sites

Sites with the least modification, best meets the project requirements.

Alternative sites

Possible sites.

Design of a Program

The development of the architectural program is based on systematic research, consultation, and date gathering to identify the project’s spatial and functional requirements.

Project owner/ Client

Defines the project’s vision, goals, and requirements.

End users

Provide insights into user needs, preferences, and functional expectations.

Operations and Maintenance Personnel

contribute