SITE ANALYSIS

NBC RESTRICTIONS FOR

GROUP B

ARDESIGN3
PREPARED BY: AR./ENP. RACHELLE S. MORALES
HAU-ARCHITECTURE
 Week CO Code Learning output Student output Topics / Course Core values Methodology Evaluation/
(Hours) Link At the end of the Content (Sub values) Learning
lesson, the Assessment
student will be
able to:
7 CO1, ➢ Familiarize • Sharing of Module 2: Site Christ- ➢ Facilitate lecture ✓ Assessment
(7 hours) CO2 with the Personal Analysis centeredness through in-class/ of the quality
elements of Insights • Introduction to (Prayerfulness) online class of personal
Site Analysis • Critical Site Analysis discussion insights
and its Thinking with the Excellence ➢ Synchronous e- through
importance to Exercise Influential (Competence, learning using individual
the Site • Quiz Elements Accuracy, Being Canvas Network, reactions
Development (asynchro- Module 3: Guide to Logical) video- and/or
Plan nous) Checking Building conferencing, consultation
➢ Interpret the • Research Standards from Integrity instant ✓ Assessment
provisions of Work/s the NBC (Conscientious- messaging, chat & of design
NBC with • Building ness, audio- solution
regards to Requirements Accountability) conferencing. through the
Group B based on PD ➢ Video use of specific
Occupancy 1096 / National presentation of grading
buildings Building Code pre-recorded Rubrics
Major Plate 2: lecture/
Group B - Multiple discussions and
Dwelling Units other related
(Dormitory) videos (e.g.
• Introduction to YouTube)
the Design ➢ Use of Asyn-
Problem chronous e-
learning methods
➢ Conduct of design
consultation and
progress checking
thru either
synchronous or
asynchronous
methods
 SITE PLANNING & DESIGN
PROCESS
Programming
Site Inventory
1. Physical Conceptual Design
Site Analysis Design Development
2. Biological
Site Selection 3. Cultural

Project Construction
Implementation Documentation
Site Assessment Phase

Design Phase

Site planning is the art of arranging the external physical environment

to support human behavior. It lies along the boundaries of architecture,
engineering, landscape architecture, and city planning, and it is
practiced by members of all these professions. Site plans locate
structures and activities in three-dimensional space and, when
appropriate, in time. – Kevin Lynch (1971)
SITE INVENTORY
It is an essential step in understanding the character of the site and the
physical, biological, and cultural linkages between the site and the
surrounding landscape.

It maps the important physical, biological, and social or cultural

attributes that may include circulation patterns and traffic volumes,
existing utility systems, or architectural character within the surrounding
built environment.

Because site planning and design involve decisions about future uses
of land, an understanding of human behavior, attitudes, and
preferences is also necessary.
 SITE INVENTORY
Physical Attributes Biological Attributes Cultural Attributes

• Topography • Ecological Communities • Land Use

(elevation, slope, aspect)
• Hydrology
(drainage patterns, wetlands,
aquifer recharge areas)
• Soils
(stability, erodibility, bearing
capacity)
• Geology
(landforms, seismic hazards,
depth to bedrock)
• Microclimate
(solar access, winds, fog,
precipitation, frost)
(green infrastructure, (districts, sites, buildings)
habitats, patches and • Open Space
corridors) (parks, greenways)
• Vegetation • Regulations
(specimen trees, exotic (easements, zoning, design
invasive species, guidelines)
endangered or threatened • Property
species) (ownership, value)
• Wildlife • Sensory Perception
(exotic invasive species, (visibility, visual quality,
endangered or threatened noise, odors)
species) • Infrastructure
(transportation, utilities)

Existing Site & Contextual Conditions

SITE ANALYSIS
The site analysis
summarizes the site’s
suitability for the programmed
uses. A variety of physical,
biological, and cultural
attributes can influence the
site’s suitability for the project
under consideration.

It is a diagnostic process that

identifies the opportunities
and constraints for a
specific land use program.
SITE ANALYSIS
An architectural site
analysis will look at issues
such as site location, size,
topography, zoning, traffic
conditions and climate.

It also considers future

developments or changes to
the site’s surroundings, such
as a change of roads
designations, changing
cultural patterns, or other
significant building
developments within the
area.
SITE ANALYSIS
It allows us to determing the
site’s suitability based on an
understanding of the site’s
SWOT - Strengths (assets),
Weaknesses (liabilities),
Opportunities, and Threats
(constraints) that guide us in
decision-making.

It will assess whether

development is financially
feasible, and establish
parameters to implement the
best design that responds to
the physical and
environmental features of the
site.
SITE ANALYSIS
Understanding the context of a site is key to incorporating the new
design with the existing fabric of the site.

Will the building design sympathize with its surroundings?

or

Will it turn away or eliminate certain unwanted site conditions?

SITE ANALYSIS
Categories Sub- Attributes Significance / Points for Analysis
categories
Physical Soils Bearing capacity Suitability for vertical development, type of
building foundation to be used
Porosity Suitability for on-site wastewater treatment
Stability Suitability for vertical development, type of
building foundation to be used, erosion
potential
Erodibility/ structure Erosion potential
and texture
Fertility Plant selection and growth
Acidity (ph) Plant selection and growth
Topography Elevation Visibility and visual quality, drainage patterns
Slope Gradient Circulation system safety, building design
and construction complexity, erosion
potential, storm water management
Slope Aspect Microclimate, suitability for solar architecture
SITE ANALYSIS
Categories Sub- Attributes Significance / Points for Analysis
categories
Physical Hydrology Surface Drainage / Flooding hazards, storm water management,
Drainage Patterns groundwater recharge
Aquifer recharge areas Flooding hazards, storm water management,
groundwater recharge
Depth to seasonal Suitability for building foundation
water table excavations, Suitability for on-site
wastewater treatment
Seeps and springs Suitability for building foundation
excavations, Suitability for on-site
wastewater treatment
Geology Landforms Visibility and visual quality, drainage patterns
landslide hazards
seismic hazards/ fault Earthquake and landslide hazards
lines
depth to bedrock Suitability for building foundation
excavations, Suitability for on-site
wastewater treatment
SITE ANALYSIS
Categories Sub- Attributes Significance / Points for Analysis
categories
Physical Climate Solar access Building design and placement, location
of outdoor activities
winds location of outdoor activities, windbreak
location
Biological Vegetation Plant communities, Building design and placement, location
specimen trees, exotic of outdoor activities, windbreak location
invasive species
Wildlife Habitats for endangered or Building design and placement, location
threatened species of outdoor activities
Cultural Location Surrounding districts, sites, Distances and travel times between the
landmarks and buildings site and important locations, Building
design and placement
Land use Existing land use and Compatibility of project, Building design
buildings and placement
land use on adjoining Compatibility of project, Building design
properties and placement
SITE ANALYSIS
Categories Sub- Attributes Significance / Points for Analysis
categories
Cultural Legal Political boundaries and Verification of site dimensions and area,
land ownership easements, access
land use regulations Compatibility of project, Building type,
design and placement
Easements, design Building type, design and placement
guidelines and deed of
restrictions
Utilities sanitary sewer system design and construction complexity
storm sewer Storm water management, system design
and construction complexity
electric system design and construction
complexity, suitability for alternative energy
sources
water groundwater recharge, system design and
construction complexity
telecommunications system design and construction complexity
SITE ANALYSIS
Categories Sub- Attributes Significance / Points for Analysis
categories
Cultural Circulation Street function site entry location and design
traffic volume site entry location and design, Building
design and placement
Historic Buildings and landmarks Compatibility of project, Building design
and placement, architectural style
archaeological sites Visibility and visual quality, Building design
and placement
Sensory Visibility and visual quality Building design and placement, location of
outdoor activities
noise Building design and placement, location of
outdoor activities, location of buffers
odors Building design and placement, location of
outdoor activities, location of buffers
Sociological Human activities, values Building design and placement, location of
and patterns outdoor activities
Population and density Building types and design
Employment and income Building types and design
COMPONENT 1: SITE
ANALYSIS MATRIX
Categories Sub-categories Attributes Observations Implications to
Design

1. Physical 1.1 Soil Bearing Capacity

1.2 Topography Slope Gradient

2. Biological 2.1 Vegetation Plant communities

3. Cultural 3.1 Location Surrounding

districts, sites,
landmarks and
buildings
3.2 Sensory Visibility and visual
quality
COMPONENT 1A:
SWOT MATRIX
HELPFUL HARMFUL
(for your objective) (for your objective)

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
(within the site)
INTERNAL

S+ W-
(outside the site)

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
EXTERNAL

O+ T-
COMPONENT 1A:
SWOT MATRIX
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

S+ W-
OPPORTUNITIES SO STRATEGIES WO STRATEGIES

O+
Leverage/Reinforce Counter weaknesses by
strengths to maximize exploiting opportunities
opportunities = Build strengths for
= Attacking Strategy attacking strategy

THREATS ST STRATEGIES WT STRATEGIES

T-
Leverage/Reinforce
strengths to minimize threats
= Defensive Strategy
Counter weaknesses and
threats
= Build strengths for
defensive strategy
EXAMPLE
 SITE ANALYSIS MATRIX
Categories Sub-categories Attributes Observations Implications to Design

1. Physical 1.1 Soil Bearing The soil on the site seem Buildings to be constructed in
Capacity to have a high bearing the future may also be
capacity as evidenced by medium rise (4-12 storeys).
the existence of several
mid-rise buildings.
1.2 Topography Slope Gradient The site is relatively flat. Various layouts for the
circulation system can be
explored as a flat site
requires less complexity in
terms of road design.

Building design may not

necessarily require a more
complicated structural
system.

Design may not fully take

advantage of nearby views.
2. Biological 2.1 Vegetation Plant There aren’t a lot of Building configuration may be
communities tree/vegetation clusters laid out over the clear areas.
seen around the site.
 SITE ANALYSIS MATRIX
Categories Sub-categories Attributes Observations
3. Cultural 3.1 Location Surrounding The site is located at the
districts, sites, central business district of
landmarks and Angeles City. Surrounding it
buildings are the Holy Rosary Parish
Church, Museo ning Angeles,
Villa Teresa Subdivision, and
several commercial
establishments. Within its
vicinity are other major
landmarks of the city like the
Nepo Business Center,
Angeles City Public Market,
Angeles Elementary School
and a couple of residential
subdivisions.
3.2 Sensory Visibility and visual There is a mix of architectural
quality styles among the buildings.
Implications to Design
Being located in the “Heritage
District” and near the main
commercial area of the city, the
design calls for sensitivity to both
heritage preservation and modern
building design styles and
technologies.
Being adjacent to the HRPC,
design should also ensure that
buildings are of reasonable height,
not too imposing against the
church.
The building layout within the site
shall ensure that campus activities
will not be causes of disturbance
to the surrounding church and
residential are.
Building designs could employ
styles that would create an identity
for the campus, allowing it to
become a landmark within the city.
Formulate a unifying design
element that may be applied to all
buildings.
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REFERENCES:
LaGro, J. A. (2008). Site Analysis: A Contextual Approach to
Sustainable Land Planning and Design 2nd Edition. Hoboken, New
Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

First in Architecture. (2018). Architecture Site Analysis Guide. Retrieved

from https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/architecture-site-analysis-
guide-2/

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