Week 01 Intro Parameter Site and Swot Analysis

DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY
Villa de Bacolor, Pampanga

College of Engineering and Architecture
Department of Architecture
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PLANNING 01:
Site Planning and Landscape Architecture
The artistic and functional arrangement of buildings, open spaces, service areas, circulation and other
external areas; techniques in the enhancement and design of exterior environments.
AR. Jonie S. David, UAP

COURSE FACILITATOR
jsdavid@dhvsu.edu.ph
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COURSE OUTLINE :
▪ INTRODUCTION TO SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURE
▪ PARAMETERS OF SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS
▪ ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF SITE
▪ SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
▪ AESTHETIC AND PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
▪ MOVEMENT SYSTEM
▪ SITE DEVELOPMENT
▪ LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Site Planning is defined by Kevin Lynch as “the
art of arranging structures on the land and
shaping the spaces between; an art linked to
architecture, engineering, landscape architecture
and city planning.” (Site Planning)
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Harvey M. Rubenstein defines it as “the art and science
of arranging the uses of portions of land.” These uses
are designated in detail by selecting and analyzing sites,
forming land use plans, organizing vehicular and
pedestrian circulation, developing visual form and
materials concepts, readjusting the existing landforms by
design grading, providing proper drainage, and
developing the construction details necessary to carry
out the projects”. (A Guide to Site and Environmental
Planning, 1980)
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE PLANNING AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SITE PLANNER is the profession that designates the uses of

portions of land in detail by:
▪ Selecting and analysing sites.
▪ Forming land use plan.
▪ Organizing vehicular and pedestrian circulations.
▪ Developing visual form and material concepts.
▪ Re-adjusting the existing landforms by design grading.
▪ Providing proper drainage.
▪ Developing the construction details necessary to carry out
the projects.
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PARAMETERS OF SITE SELECTION
PARAMETERS MEANS :
➢ any factor that defines a system and determines
(or limits) its performance.
➢ a reference or value that is passed to a function,

procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
➢ a variable quantity determining outcome.
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SITE SELECTION MEANS :
➢ Is a process for identifying suitable parcels of

land for specific purposes.
➢ It involves the collection and analysis of a

wide array of site and contextual data.
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TWO METHODS OF ESTABLISHING A SITE:
1. SITE SELECTION PROCESS

This process selects from a list of potential sites
one that suits best the given use and
requirements of the project.
2. DEVELOPMENT SUITABILITY PROCESS

This process selects the best possible use and
development suited for a given site.
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Two Methods of Site Selection:
1. Sites are considered within a general location

and a choice is made of the one best meeting
the preliminary objectives.
a. Ideal sites - sites with least modification, best

meets the project requirements
b. Alternative sites - possible sites
2. Site location is chosen by a client before the

establishment of a program or even before a use for
the site has been determined.
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Program development is based on the following

factors:
1. Site requirements
2. Sizes
3. Types of building and site construction
4. Uses of materials
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SAMPLE MAPS FOR

SITE SELECTION TO
CONSIDER
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SITE ANALYIS
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SITE ANALYIS
Site analysis is a preliminary phase
of architectural and urban design
processes dedicated to the study of
the climatic, geographical,
historical, legal, and infrastructural
context of a specific site.
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SITE ANALYIS
Site analysis diagrams are the graphic
translation of key observations and
analyses as they relate to the material
conditions of a site.
Common themes appearing in site
analysis diagrams include sun and shade
paths, movement and circulation
patterns, land use, and public space vs.
private space.
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SITE ANALYIS
Good site analysis allows the designer to
improve the project, ensuring that the
building makes the best use of the
resources, such as light, access, views,
on the site as possible. It should also
allow the designer to anticipate any
potential issues which may cause
problems to the project.
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SITE ANALYIS
Referred and referenced to throughout the
design and construction process, the below list
highlights some of the key areas that should be
investigated, along with examples of how site
analysis recordings can be presented:
01 - General
•Geographic location
•Site boundary
•Entrance locations and types
•Site security
•Existing buildings
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SITE ANALYIS
02 - Neighboring buildings
•Distances
•Heights
•Uses
•Vernacular
•Site lines
•Rights to light
•Legal restrictions
•Noise levels
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SITE ANALYIS
03 - Legal Restrictions
•Conservation areas
•Covenants and easements
•Rights of way
•SSSI ( Site of Special Scientific Interest)
•Listings (Grade II, II*, I)
•TPO's (Tree preservation orders)
•Previous planning permissions and
applications
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SITE ANALYIS
04 - Access
•Public routes
•Private routes
•Vehicle access
•Pedestrian access
•Existing circulation routes within
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SITE ANALYIS
05 - Typography
•Levels
•Gradients
•Key features/restrictions
•Exposure
06 - Sun paths
•Sun paths
•Solar gains
•Shading
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SITE ANALYIS
07 - Public Transport Links
•Bus's
•Train's
•Taxi’s
08 - Trees and vegetation

•TPO's and protected species
•Root protection areas
•Items for removal
•Items to maintain
•Ownerships
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SITE ANALYIS
09 - Ecology
•Protected species
•Protected zones
•Impacts
10 - Site restrictions
•Visibility
•Light
•Views
•Neighbours
•Pollution
•Flooding
•Land slides
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SITE ANALYIS
011 - Hazards
•(Electricity lines, Drainage, Telephone lines,
Sub-stations)
•Derelict Buildings
•Unfinished building works
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
SWOT Analysis Meaning in Architecture?
SWOT analysis meaning in Architecture is to find strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and strengths of the site and
surroundings with respect to the project which we are going to
construct on the site. The swot analysis process includes
understanding the site and its surrounding in every aspect
whether it is positive or negative to the project. SWOT analysis
can be done by going on the site or can be done online with
SWOT analysis tools online available. There are not specifically
made tools for SWOT analysis in architecture but tools such
as google earth can help in doing SWOT analysis online.
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
Why do we do SWOT Site Analysis in Architecture?
SWOT site Analysis in architecture is important because it helps

in making the design more responsive to the site and its
surrounding. Create a SWOT analysis of the site and you will find
strengths and opportunities which you can incorporate into your
design. Similarly, you will find weaknesses and threats that can
be overcome with your design.
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
Strength
Strengths are the things on site that are in favor of our project.
For example, if our site is in direct connection with the main road
and we have to design a shopping mall then it is considered a
strength of our project. But if the project was to design a
meditation and yoga building on this site then this direct
connected main road will create noise and it can not be
considered a strength for our project.
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
Weaknesses
Weaknesses are the things on site that are not in favor of our
project. These weaknesses are present on the site and can be
overcome with design solutions. For example, there can be a fish
market near to site which can create a bad odors issue for the
project or there can be a busy road adjacent to the site which can
cause noise issues. These can be overcome in design by creating
tree barriers etc.
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
Opportunities
Opportunities are the things on site that can be used to enhance

the design and usability of the building that will be constructed
on the site. For example, if there is a lake near the site, and the
project is to build a resort then this lake can be used for views. So
this is an opportunity for the site with respect to the project.
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S.W.O.T ANALYIS
Threats
Threats are the things on site that can cause problems for the
project in the future. For example, if the adjacent plot to the site
is for a high-rise building then in the future when high rise building
will be constructed, it will cause a blocking of sunlight and wind on
our site. This is a future problem for our project on this site, so
this is considered as a threat.
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ACTIVITY 01 : S.W.O.T ANALYSIS
Take a Google Earth footage of your residence. Paste it in an A3

size paper, landscape layout.
Create a S.W.O.T ANALYSIS about the location of your residence.
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SAMPLE FORMAT
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END OF PRESENTATION
PLANNING 01:
Site Planning and Landscape
Architecture
AR. Jonie S. David, UAP
COURSE FACILITATOR
jsdavid@dhvsu.edu.ph
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DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY

Villa de Bacolor, Pampanga

AR. Jonie S. David, UAP

▪ INTRODUCTION TO SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE

SITE PLANNER is the profession that designates the uses of

➢ a reference or value that is passed to a function,

➢ a variable quantity determining outcome.

SITE SELECTION MEANS :

➢ Is a process for identifying suitable parcels of

➢ It involves the collection and analysis of a

TWO METHODS OF ESTABLISHING A SITE:

1. SITE SELECTION PROCESS

2. DEVELOPMENT SUITABILITY PROCESS

Two Methods of Site Selection:

1. Sites are considered within a general location

a. Ideal sites - sites with least modification, best

2. Site location is chosen by a client before the

Program development is based on the following

SAMPLE MAPS FOR

08 - Trees and vegetation

SWOT site Analysis in architecture is important because it helps

Opportunities are the things on site that can be used to enhance

Take a Google Earth footage of your residence. Paste it in an A3

Create a S.W.O.T ANALYSIS about the location of your residence.

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