Grading Design and Process

⁃ Shaping of the ground

⁃ Helps control soil erosion

NGL - National Grade Line

Site grading is elevating the sign that can help in grading

Grading is good for aesthetics

Fill the site or cut the site

A at line is monotonous

Shape the ground through adding ground for the enjoyment of the people.

This accommodates activities

Grading is for aesthetics, recreational, and

If the site is elevated make it more beautiful

Uses of Grading

1. Aesthetics

⁃ geomorphic - blends ecologically with the existing natural landscape(as it

is) no change needed.

⁃ Architectonic - creates uniform slope and forms usually are crisply de ned
geometric shades. Part of the house is embedded in the nature.

⁃ Naturalistic - most common grading, particularly in suburban and rural

settings. To present or imitate nature

2. Enclosure - provide safety and protection such as restraining children from

running. Containment/restriction of activities in a speci c place. Berm is a
visual barrier and noise barrier. People are forced to use pathways.
Screening - instead of placing a fence. Privacy - o ers the user privacy.

3. Enhancing topography - proposed landforms, topography or grade

changes an design elements maybe constructed or placed to emphasize,
negate or have a little impact on visual structure of the landscape.

Basic considerations:

⁃ enhance Topography

⁃ Compliment - change the surface of the ground.

⁃ contrasts - see their verticality of the structure

⁃ Con ict particular landscape context

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