Check list for case studies (Check List is not limited to the points mentioned below)

List is prepared keeping in mind architectural projects for urban design projec ts students need to refer
wherever applicable.

1Basic Information

Project Name

Architecturalconsultant

Site area

B/U area

Date of completion

Project location with

maps

Geographic location With

Maps Co-ordinates

2, Cllmatlc Conditions

Summer- Max-Min Temp

Rainfall- max in mm (average annual)
Winter -max-min
Relative Humidity
Wind speed
Earthquake zone
Wind direction & Sun path analysis (Presentation form)

Topography

3. Architect's concept & lmpllcatlon of site analysis In his/her design (Refer site analysis check llst)

• Write about concept by Architec t.

• Study Architecturalplans list of functions/Activities
• Study & present it graphically inter -relation of activities
• Circulation within the building/campus & site.
• Mark different zones within building & on site as well.
• Mark entry exit points with respect to roads
• Parking,toilets n(numbers & sizes) as/ NBC
• Provision for handicapped, disables etc.(As/ NBC)
• Mark vertical zoning/ circulation in sec tions.
• Elevations - mark & write about special features,
• Study & mention implications of byelaws,NBC,fire norms, environmental & air authority
norms applicable to that area
• Your analyticalcomments / (+Ve & -Ve points) with your analytical observation (it should
come with plans, sec tions. Elevations,blow ups etc. Do not mention like summery)
• Specialmaterials used, find out any local materials, any special construction techniques used,
green features etc .
• Typology of the building with respec t to surrounding settlement Arc hitecture style or any
historical significance of using elements.
• Interior - lighting,materials, opening sizes, room sizes, as per standards, any green features
etc.
• Landscape - type of trees indigenous plants, green features used for landscaping etc .
• Behavior of the building in differe nt times/Changing dynamics of the building /place at
different interval of timings i.e. early morning/ morning, afternoon,evening, night etc .
• Different Users & opinions about building's user friendliness.
 • Try to trace Impact of building insurrounding morphology over the years
{transformation in surrounding morphology due to building)
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Note: After f inishing both the case studies students are expected to prepare area inferences c hart &
Present Area program of your project.