2 Site & Environmental Analysis Flashcards
List the physical factors related to site planning. (chop)(6)
PHYSICAL
- Climate
- Topography
- Geo / Soils
- Utilities
- Immediate Surroundings
- General Services
List the cultural factors related to site planning. (chop)(3)
CULTURAL
- Site History
- Land Use, ownership / control
- Economic Value
List the regulatory factors related to site planning. (chop)(4)
REGULATORY FACTORS:
- Zoning Codes
- Subdivision, Site Plan, local requirements
- Environmental Regulations
- Other Codes, bylaws, requirements
List impacts of wind on a building/site (5)
WIND (CHING 1.22)
- Positive pressure on windward side & negative pressure (suction) on Leeward side.
- Outlets as large or larger than inlets for MAX AIRFLOW • Roof overhangs increase air intake
- Window overhangs direct air up
- Windbreaks on windward side key in cold climates
- Wind shadow on windward and leeward side of any break or building
How would you calculate a windward & leeward wind shadow created by a wind break? What 2 eddys are created on either side?
Windward = 2-5*H & creates a pressure eddy
Leeward = 10-15*H & creates a suction eddy
Describe the Azimuth / Altitude / Solstice / Equinox.
Azimuth - angle of deviation from true south along the horizon
Altitude - angular elevation of sun above horizon (rise of the sun into the sky )
Solstice - Shortest(W) or longest(S) path of sun from East to West
- Winter = closest to South
- Summer = closest to South
Equinox - Fall / spring = btwn winter / summer
What is the effect of large bodies on water on or near a site?
- heat reservoirs (Suck up heat during day and radiate heat at night)
- Provide evap cooling effect
For a COOL climate type (Region) describe the ideal form and orientation for a building:
COOL: Provide wind protection
Form: CUBE (less wall surface)
Orient: 12 deg E of S
For a TEMPERATE climate type (Region) describe the ideal form and orientation for a building:
TEMPERATE:
- Minimize E/W Exposure as they are cooler in winter & hotter in summer
Form: RECTILINEAR
Orient: 17.5 deg E of S
For a HOT / ARID climate type (Region) describe the ideal form and orientation for a building:
HOT / ARID:
- Use wind for evaporative cooling
- Reduce solar heat gain
- Provide solar shade for windows and open spaces
Form: RECTILINEAR w enclosed courtyard
Orient: 25 deg E of S
For a HOT / HUMID climate type (Region) describe the ideal form and orientation for a building:
HOT / HUMID:
- Face South - Reduce Solar Heat Gain with punctured South Face
- Maximize wind flow for evap cooling
Form: LONG RECTILINEAR to minimize E/W exposure
Orient: 5 deg E of S
What are the 2 different scales of temperature difference?
Macro - ex: summer is warmer bc of longer days
Micro - ex: South facing slopes warmer bc they protect from winds
How would you measure the amount heat absorbed by a surface on the site?
ALBEDO mesured from zero (full absorption) to 1.0 (full reflectance)
What is inc. in a legal property description? (3)
PROPERTY LIMITS described in terms of metes/bounds survey or rectangular grid survey system. example:
SE-12-20-33-W1
South East quarter of Section 12,
Township 20, Range 33, West of the first meridian
List the following grade slopes and their implications on building construction:
- Max. slope before erosion occurs
- Max slope before activities are difficult
- Range where activities are not too difficult
- Ideal range for activities
- min slope for drainage
- 25% (hard to build on)
- >10% (expensive to build on)
- 5-10%
- <5% (easy to build on)
- 1-2%