site elements

foregroundbuilding areaservice areaplay areaprivate areaentourage

ForegroundBuilding areaService area4. Play area5. Private area6. Entourage

foregroundFactors that control the size of foregrounds:Common Foreground elements:Function of buildingDepth of LotLocal OrdinancesDriveway LayoutLandscapingParking Area and LayoutType of Street as to volume of Traffic and intensity of NoiseArea of Rear Lawn or Yard

building areaFactors controlling the location and position of buildings:Function of buildingTopographic conditionShape of LotExisting features on lotLocation of approachOrientation as to direction of prevailing windOrientation as to direction of sunVistaOrdinances as to side and rear setbacks

service areaCommon service area elements:Factors that control the location of service areas:Sun exposureWind directionVisual privacy from public areasNature of adjoining building

play areaCommon play area elements:

Factors that affect location of play areas:orientationeffect of noise to adjacent buildingsaccessibility

private areaentourageCommon private area elements:Common entourage elements:Factors that control layout of entourage:Position of walkway, driveway and parkingSize and shape of the softscape / hardscapeAesthetic and Function

site planning

Site planningThe art and science of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between, it is an art linked to architecture, engineering,, landscaping, and city planning.

soil the type and size of a buildings foundation system

The drainage of ground and surface water

The type of plant material able to grow on a site

topographyThe building foundation typeThe building form and its relationship to the ground planeSite drainageThe sites microclimate

Slope pattern

0-5 % generally flat, highly buildable5-10% gently rolling, moderately buildable10-15% gentle to mild slopes, moderately difficult terrain15-20% mild to steep slopes, difficult terrain20%-above harsh, steep slopes unbuildable

vegetationAffects sites microclimateDefinition or visual screening of exterior spacesAbsorption or dispersion of soundCan control erosion

Wind shadow

Visual screenDefine spaceDirect viewsAttenuate sound

Can control erosion: Vitiver grass- miracle grass of amazing bio engineering capabilities

sunSolar radiationNatural light

windair infiltration to building

Ventilation

Lateral load of structure

leewardwindward

precipitation/rainDrainage away from structureDamp proofing for substructurePier footingSlope away from building

Flat roofModerately pitchedSteeply pitchedThe roof form and constructionPresence and drainage of water on the siteChoice of building materials

views

soundPhysical massBuilding zonesConstructed barriersDense plantingsGround covers

Regulatory factorsLand useSetbacksBuilding heightFAR how much land and volume can be covered by buildingProtect environment (ECC)

Building CodeType of occupancy a building housesFire resistance rating of structure and constructionAllowable height and floor areas of a building

PD1096BP 220BP 344PD 957PD 1185

Zoning ordinancesFAR=(CD)+(EF)+(GH) (AB)PUDs

setbacks

height of building

parkingNo. of parkingAccessible slotPedestrian accessLoading zones for busesService areaEmergency vehiclesDistance from intersectionClear sight linesControl of accessLandscapingDrainage

Check rule XIX IRRa. Convenience for the publicb. Preservation of external character of building