Step 2 – Site Analysis and Zoning

JANUARY 20th, 2022

Thursday
The Site
SITE ANALYSIS
1. Topography
- Flat / buildable areas
- Sloping terrain
- Drainage – low lying areas

2. Trees / vegetation

3. Climate
- Orientation of buildings
- Wind direction

4. Soil type, stability, proneness to

earthquake / cyclones, water table /
flooding

5. Surrounding roads
- Access Point
- Exit points

6. Surrounding – land uses / activity

7. Views
- Of the site
- From the site
8. Building regulations
- Sustainability codes /
- FAR - Setbacks – front, side, rear - Window – openings
norms
- Ground Coverage - Minimum sizes of rooms (L, W, H), spaces, toilets, parking - Roads – entry, exit points
- Fire safety norms
- Permissible Height - Staircases lifts - Parking
SITE ANALYSIS