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Architectural Site
Analysis Checklist.
1. Initial important analysis 3. Drawings & diagrams
Analyse the sites physical character Existing Plans and Drawings - study site
characteristics from a plan view
Analyse the sites environmental
character Climate Analysis - conduct a climate
analysis study. This involves wind
Understand the sites context direction and speed, temperature, solar
radiation, and rainfall patterns.
Understand the sites scale
Sun Path Analysis - Sun path analysis is
Tip: Identifying the site constraints early a study of the sun's impact on the site
will help form design principles to work during a day cycle.
from
Topographical Survey - use a
topographical survey to learn the site
contours, elevation, and slope.
2. Steps Involved in Architectural
Site Analysis
Site Research - know the relevant
historical information
Site Visit - gain a sense of place and
time, context.
Site Documentation - Take photographs,
measurements & sketch
Site Analysis - evaluating the site's key
views, spatial qualities, strengths
and opportunities.
Design Concept - record your initial
design response

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