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Question 1

It is the organization of the external physical environment to accommodate human behavior.

Answer 1

Site planning

Question 2

It is the organization of an area of land to fit a program for its development which is efficient, expresses the character of the site and provides attractive spaces to use.

Answer 2

Site planning

Question 3

The type of rock below the surface of soil, the depth, and the characteristic features of rock should be identified

Answer 3

GEOLOGY

Question 4

Site Planning Process

Answer 4

Research phase
Analysis phase
Synthesis phase

Question 5

The first step is defining the problem and its definition

• Survey
• Data Collection

Answer 5

Research phase

Question 6

The next step involves programming the
site and user analysis

• Opportunities
• Constraints
• Program Development

Answer 6

Analysis phase

Question 7

From the analysis, a program is developed, which is part of the synthesis phase. The third step deals with schematic design of a site plan

• Concept Alternatives
• Review
• Design Refinement
• Acceptance

Answer 7

Synthesis phase

Question 8

Natural Factors

Answer 8

Geology
Topography
Hydrography
Soil
Vegetation
Wildlife
Climate

Question 9

A BLANK survey will reveal the badly drained areas, natural drainage channels, places that have good views, parts of the site that are visible or hidden from any selected point outside the site, and slopes that will decide the roads and paths.

Answer 9

TOPOGRAPHY/TOPOGRAPHIC

Question 10

It provides information about all types of water bodies present in and around the site: lakes, streams, any marshy land(swamps), or natural wells as well as groundwater table/s.

Answer 10

HYDROGRAPHY

Question 11

The ecology of the area should also be examined to know what plants or shrubs would grow in that area.

Answer 11

VEGETATION

Question 12

The selection of land suitable for wildlife activities like hunting and fishing as well as preserving and protecting the animals’ natural habitats.

Answer 12

WILDLIFE

Question 13

Elevation difference, character of topography, vegetation cover, and water bodies influence the climate of an area and the climates affects the vegetation in turn

Answer 13

CLIMATE FACTORS

Question 14

It decides the stability of land, foundation, suitability, excavation, erosion, drainage, and plant growth. It also play important role in preserving and protecting the animals’ natural habitats.

Answer 14

SOIL

Question 15

CULTURAL FACTORS

Answer 15

Existing land use
Linkages
Traffic and transit
Density and floor area ratio
Utilities
Existing buildings
Historic factors

Question 16

It addresses where—or in what zone—you can or cannot build.

Answer 16

Zoning

Question 17

It keeps buildings of similar use and occupation in the same zone, while separating buildings of different uses.

Answer 17

Zoning

Question 18

REMINDER: Zoning

Answer 18

It is important to note that zoning doesn’t actually build anything. It clarifies the limits and guides what can be built in a zone.

Question 19

Managing the many dimensions of land use

Answer 19

Development
Transportation
Activities
Growth

Question 20

It is the starting point for development of the site.

Answer 20

Layout and Form

Question 21

Layers of Site Planning

Answer 21

Mass and Space
Zoning
Circulation
Services

Question 22

Site Design Elements

Answer 22

Buildings
Roads
Access
Transportation
Parking
Landscape

Question 23

It narrow alleys receive minimum radiation, reduce the effect of stormy winds, establish shaded spaces throughout the day which provide a cool and comfortable microclimate and also stay relatively warm during cold nights and in winter

Answer 23

Winding or zigzagging