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Lecture 11
Lecture 11
Communicate the physical nature of the building site to everyone concerned with the project.
Show bearings and dimensions, streets, easements and other existing features, such as
contours and elevations. These features need to identified to properly locate and site the
building.
Many of these items can provide a great deal more information and value to the construction
project due to technology advancements in this area.
Contours and cut/fill
Runoff models
Aging of plant life
Heat load calculations
Traffic patterns
Ability to view the building from any angle
General visualization tool
Calculate and display square footage for each use as plans change, for analysis.
Specialized Site Plans
Master Plans
Many large land and building owners, both public and private are beginning to or have
developed master plans for their building and land use. These plans are researched and
implemented 20-30 years in advance of full implementation.
All issues and concerns with the land and the physical plant are to be considered when
developing the plan for the specified period of time.
Landscape software can be used to model many aspects of the entire site. The ability to
edit and develop multiple versions of the plan graphically provides an incredible tool for analysis
of the plans viability.
Used to model and plan proposed (and underway) developments. These models are very
useful in the planning and financing phase of development projects.
These tools easily can meet many needs thru the ability to draw and re draw.
Roads, entrances and other traffic related items.
Preserves, wetlands and other set aside property.
Automatically size lots
Continuous display of site statistics
Instant visualization of any changes.
Each of these items may be modeled graphically thru the use of landscape software.
Single Building Site Plans
All the features and needs mentioned above apply to the construction or renovation of a
single building. The site plan in this case will be more detailed than a master plan or development
plan. It could be part of that plan drawn in a deeper level of detail. As an example
Plantings
Fence material and specifications
Parking equipment specifications
Concrete and other surface material specifications
Other exterior architectural features
Furniture
Lighting
Other areas