architectural site analysis example

1. Site Analysis

2. 1. Location

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A
Location of the
city in the state
or region

4. B
Location of
the site
in the
neighborhood
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5. C
Distances and
travel times
between the
site and
locations
of other
related
functions in
the city
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6. C
Distances and
travel times
between the
site and
locations
of other
related
functions in
the city
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7. 2. Neighborhood Context

8. A
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Existing and
projected
building uses
in the
neighborhood
(Macro)

9. B
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Existing and
projected
building uses
in the
neighborhood
(Micro)

10. C
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Building
Condition

11. 3. Circulation

12. A
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Existing and
projected
movement
patterns.
Major & minor
streets, roues
of services
vehicle,
pedestrian, etc
(Micro)

13. 4. Legal

14. a. Dimensions of the boundaries of our site.
b. Dimensions of the street rights of way around our site.
c. Present site zoning classification.
d. Front, back and side yard setbacks required by zoning classification.
e. Square meter of buildable area inside setbacks (should also subtract easements).
f. Building height restrictions required by zoning classification.
g. Zoning formula for determining required parking based on the type of building to occupy
the site.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

15. Regulations
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16. 5. Man-Made Features

17. A
Solid-Void
Spaces
Relationship
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18. a. On Site Features
b. Off Site Features
c. Significant Architectural Patterns
B
C
D

19. 6. Human & Cultural

20. A
Building
Typology
Analysis
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B
Building
Timeline
History

21. C
Human Activities
Analysis
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D
Materiality

22. 7. Natural Physical Features

23. A
Topographic
contours
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24. B
Sun-shadows
pattern
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25. C
Vegetation
pattern
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26. D
Drainage
pattern

27. 8. Climate

28. a. Temperature variation
b. Humidity variation
c. Rainfall variation
d. Prevailing wind direction
e. Sun path
f. Potential natural catastrophes
A
B
C
D
E
F

29. 9. Sensory

30. A
Aerial
view
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31. A
Aerial
view
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32. B
View into
the site
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33. C
View from
the site
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34. D
View through
the site
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35. E
View study
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36. F
Noise
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37. 10. SWOT

38. A
Strength
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39. B
Weakness
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40. C
Opportunity
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41. D
Threat
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