Architectural Design Studio – I Checklist for site analysis

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2 Site Analysis
2.1 Geographical and Local Context Plan 5
- Geographic location: Site location plan and Aerial photograph,
road map, or aerial photo showing site location in relation to
surrounding centers, adjacent places, known landmarks, shops,
civic/community facilities, and transport
- Boundary of the site(size and orientation)
- Existing buildings(location, outline, Hight, type, condition, and
current use)
- Contours (Pattern of landforms, Existing elevations, slopes,
circulation possibilities, access points, barriers, visibility)
- Vegetation: Existing vegetation: (Type, Size, Location,
Condition, and appearance) General pattern of plant cover
- Local building code (Regulations that influence site use and
character)
- land use, zoning height, and typology of adjacent and opposite
buildings in the street
- patterns of buildings, open spaces, and vegetation
2.2 Infrastructure 5
- Man- Made structures on site and surrounding
- Existing Telephone, Electricity, etc
- Drain (Drainage pattern)
- circulation patterns and access for pedestrians, vehicles, and
servicing
2.3 Clima c and Sensory Data 5
- Temperature, humidity, expected amount of rain, cloudiness
- Soil type (Gravels, Sand, Silts, Clays and Highly Organic Soils)
- Prevailing wind (wind direction, speeds and air flow due to
relative elevation of Topography surface and existing structure.
Wind flow path, Funnel effect, Stack effect, Wind trappers, and
Wind barriers)
- Harsh sun and Sun path (Annual sun path, shade patterns, sun
angles, direct light, Indirect light and Diffused light)
- Quality and variation of light, sound, and smell.
- significant noise sources on and near the site, particularly roads,
rail, aircraft, and industrial noise, etc
- Sensory Qualities: Good view and bad view(view from the site)
Viewpoints, Panoramas
- View to the site(specially the way how we approach to the site)
- View from the site(specially the way how we approach to the site)
2.4 Analysis 5
- SWOT analysis of the site: (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats)
- a written statement of key issues and conclusion.
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 Architectural Design Studio – I Checklist for case studies

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3 Architectural case studies
3.1 General informa on 5
 General information about the building: Introduction:
Background information about the project, architect, and
purpose of the case study.
 Architectural style of the building
 Collect detailed information from original documents
such as architectural plans, construction records, and
design reports. If possible, interview key stakeholders
like architects, builders, or clients.
 Also look for information through secondary sources like
published articles, books, and any previous case studies
that contain additional context and analysis.
 Always gather high-quality images, diagrams, and
sketches of the project. These visuals will help illustrate
your case study and support your analysis.
3.2 Site and building studies 5
- Site Context: Geographic loca on, topography, climate,
surrounding context, and historical significance.
- Size of the site
- Size and building ra o
- The orienta on of the building
- Important clima c factors- sun path, rainfall, and wind
direc on.
- Design Analysis: architectural drawings and diagrams
that illustrate the design concepts.
- Form and func on of the building: analyze the reason
behind the forma on of a building and how it merges
with the surroundings.
- Circula on-Horizontal and ver cal
- Size and area of corridors and lobbies
- Placement of staircases, ramps, elevators, etc
- Designing keeping the requirements of disabled people,
children, pregnant women, etc
- Structure and Construc on Details: Use of material,
structural systems, construc on techniques, and
innova ve engineering methods.
- Analyze the structural details
- Types of beams, columns, and trusses used
- Analyize the space requirements of HVAC, fire alarm
system, water supply system, etc
 - User Experience: How people move around and interact
with the space, and func onality assessments.
- Access and approach: Entry and exit loca ons into the
site as well as into the building.
3.3 Challenge, solu ons, and results 5
- Consider aspects like functionality, aesthetic appeal, user
satisfaction, and environmental impact.
3.4 Structuring the Case Study (Documenta on) 5
- Introduction: Give an overview of your topic.
Background: Describe the context of the project.
Methodology: Explain the research methods you used. Outline
how you collected and analyzed your data.
Main Body: Present your detailed analysis. Break down key
findings and observations.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings. Reflect on the significance
of the topic. Summarize the main lessons learned from the
project, concept, or topic. This could include design challenges,
solutions, and how the project contributed to the wider
architecture industry.
- References
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 Architectural Design Studio – I Checklist for Program Development

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4 Program Development
4.1 - Establish Goals and Objec ves 5
- Functional Requirements are what is needed for the building to
function and meet the needs of the users.
- Users/ people | The different users and user groups and their
activities, needs and desires, and the physical space, equipment
and vehicles required for each of these activities.
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4.2 Crea ng Spaces | The Accommoda on Schedule 5
- Primary Spaces | The spaces required to house the functional
requirements of the building. These include things like
kitchens, living rooms, offices, bathrooms, classrooms,
bedrooms or dining rooms.
- Ancillary Spaces | These include things like elevator plant
rooms, communications rooms, air-conditioning plants, storage
rooms, cleaners rooms, elevator shafts and plants, and even
circulation.
- Prepare a table with a list of spaces or rooms down the left
column and a series of columns for each space with the
following information:
- Area | An area or specific dimensions of the final internal
space.
- Users | Who will use the room, either as a generic type of
person (eg. student, doctor, nurse) or a specific person or role
(eg. David Wilson, Finance Manager).
- Number of people | The average and maximum number of
people to use the space at any one time and who they are (eg.
maximum 5, including manager and up to 4 guests)
- Activities | A list of activities to be undertaken in the space
with specific attention to movement or changes in the position
and requirements of the human body.
- Equipment | A list of the specific equipment to be housed in
the room including numbers sizes, and dimensions. Equipment
could include furniture, appliances, and personal belongings as
well as specific storage requirements for the equipment such as
height, depth, or length of shelves, or circulation requirements
for moving the equipment.
- Notes or comments | Any additional specific information that
relates to that space and affects the function, operation, or
development of the design.
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