2.3 Analyze Contextual Data Flashcards

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What are contextual factors that should be considered when siting a building in a site (or program for that matter?)

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Terrain
Climate
Proximity to nearby streets and buildingss

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Sustainable and livable neighborhoods bring what elements together in close proximity?

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Residential
Commercial
Civic Uses
Outdoor Recreation

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Human scaled streetscapes are typically enclosed by buildings that are _ stories in height

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2-4

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If the buildings are taller, higher stories may be __ from the street edges

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Recessed or stepped back

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Important in the design of buildings in downtown commercial districts, neighborhood centers, and other similar streetscapes intended for pedestrians. Specifically important for the building’s first story

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Transperency

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How does context play an important role when siting a building?

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-Urban vs. rural setting: What may be appropriate in one might not suit the other
-Neighborhood design guidelines: Does this fit the overall visual continuity of the area?
Exceptions could be if it is meant to be an iconic building.

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Principles for siting buildings in rural and suburban settings include

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  • Reuse previously disturbed sites (grey, brownfields) to minimize site-clearing and natural habitats
  • Preserve existing vegetation (in turn, provides energy-conserving shade and wind protection)
  • Take advantage of natural site features
  • Maximize benefits for building and site occupants (thermal comfort, aesthetic views)
  • Orient building with the long side on the east west axis to allow for the greatest winter solar gains and minimize cooling loads from excessive solar heat gain
  • Minimize stormwater runoff and mitigate erosiion to reduce topsoil loss and protect surface water quality
  • In colder climates, locate driveways, parking, entrances and loading docks on the south side of the building to minimize snow and ice build up
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Design guidelines typically seek to ensure that new development is responsive to site and context and also enhances the character of the community and neighborhood

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Form Based Development Code

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