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What is site analysis
Site analysis: is the study of the physical, environmental, and social characteristics of a
location to guide project design and ensure its harmony with the surroundings and user needs.
Every design project begins with a site analysis and then moves on to the concept.

-Site Analysis factors :

(1General Site Details

(2Climate Data
(3Legal and Regulatory Information
(4Transportation Networks
(5Potential Hazards or Threats
(6Topographical Features
(7Availability of Materials
(8Context of the Surrounding Area

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-These are the key aspects typically explored in a site analysis, with
additional details gathered as needed based on the specific site
requirements.
1. General Site Information

Mapping out the site context is the

foundation of the site analysis
process, and visual observation
helps understand its scale and
potential.

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1. General Site Information
1)Site location and coordinates
for use during the design process.

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1. General Site Information
2)Site Orientation
Identifying the north direction helps understand the layout of
spaces

3)Site Dimensions
Drawing them on the map helps understand the
site's scale

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1. General Site Information

4)Circulation in and around the site

Existing access roads around and within the site (if any)
should be observed to ensure the shortest path to the
site.

5)Natural Vegetation in and around the site

"Identifying existing plants helps design the project to
minimize removal and use them for shading."

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1. General Site Information

6)Existing Buildings in and Around the Site

Calculating the distance, height, type, and noise levels of
existing buildings helps understand the site's
environmental context.

7)Utilitarian
Access to water, electricity, gas, drainage, and
telecommunications must be studied and
established. Analyzing the depth and extent of
available services and mapping them within the site
helps improve space zoning during the design

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process.
1. General Site Information

8)Noise levels
Identifying noise levels on the site is important to
determine how much insulation is needed. Studying
nearby traffic, buildings, and open spaces helps make
the information as accurate as possible.

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2.Climate Analysis
Climate plays a key role in shaping the design to be efficient and cost-effective. Protecting
the user and the building are primary goals, which can be achieved through climate
analysis.

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2.Climate Analysis

1)General weather
data of the site

Identifying the climate type of the city is the

first step in climate analysis. The
psychrometric chart plays a key role in
determining HVAC requirements. Other
essential data includes:

(i) Temperature
(ii) Humidity
(iii) Average rainfall

10 Psychrometric chart to determine HVAC comfort levels

2.Climate Analysis

2)Sun path diagram

helps determine shading hours and sun
direction, as well as optimal solar panel
positions.

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2.Climate Analysis

3)Wind

Wind direction and speed significantly influence

design choices, as both lack of ventilation and
excessive ventilation can be problematic. From
placing open spaces to selecting materials and
orientation, many design solutions depend on
wind patterns.

wind rose
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3.Legal
Information
1)Setback
is the minimum distance that must be left from each
side to protect the building. The width of the setback
varies depending on the location, city regulations, and
the road width adjacent to the site.

2)Rights of Way/Rights of Access

Legal rights for access routes must be verified before
construction begins. Ownership rights are important when
the access road to the site crosses someone else's private
property.
3.Legal
Information
2)Conservation
The historical background of the site must be analyzed to study its cultural and
historical significance. Understanding conservation rights ensures that construction
on the site will not lead to legal repercussions in the future.
3.Legal
Information

3)Tree Preservation Orders

Protected tree species, legal ownership, and local laws
may prevent tree removal for construction in some
areas. Tree preservation orders should be checked
before cutting down trees to avoid future legal
repercussions.
4)Transportation
Network
-Bus and Railway Transit Networks
Identifying the distance between the site and the
nearest bus and railway stations helps
understand accessibility for users.

-Vehicle Access into Site

By analyzing circulation systems and traffic around the
site, vehicle access, including service and main entries,
can be assessed.
4.Threat
s Ongoing Construction Water Contamination
Ongoing construction near the site Checking for nearby factories
may cause disturbances or transfer that could potentially pollute the
dust to the site. site's water supply.

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Electricity Lines Waste Production
helps determine zoning and Toxic waste or rejects near the site
potential risks from live should be removed before
wires in open spaces. construction begins.
5.Site Context
Cultural History Vernacular Techniques
Every site has a historical story.
Researching the cultural aspects of the Exploring local construction practices and
city provides contextual information that materials used nearby can inspire the
can be incorporated into the building design and ensure it fits contextually with
design. its surroundings.

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Measuring the distance to construction material
sources helps reduce transportation costs.
Exploring vernacular materials and those used in
- Applications and Software that can aid you in Site Analysis
Visiting a site in person is the most effective way to properly analyze a site. However, when
we are unable to visit the site for site analysis, there are several other ways to extract as
much information about the site as possible.

The software mentioned below will be very helpful in providing you with as much
information as possible when online:

1)Energy Plus
Energy Plus is a building energy simulation program that can help you model
building energy and water use in the buildings.

2)Solar Tool
Solar Tool is an easy-to-use interface for obtaining solar information, analyzing sun
path diagrams, and generating data based on date, time, and location coordinates.
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3)Climate Consultant software
Climate Consultant Software converts EPW climate data into easy-to-understand
hourly graphics for a chosen location. It allows users to adjust data like date and
time to determine comfort levels and extract useful information.

4) QGIS
QGIS is an open-source software for viewing, analyzing, and editing geographic
information. It supports plugins like Google Maps and allows layering data, adding
multiple map views, and labeling with lines, shapes, and text.

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