precedent studies
program documentation
Scope of site inventory and analysis is dictated by
theory
site inventory
parcel size and shape
Landscape signatures
Aspect
Surficial geology
Data on depth to bedrock
Site inventory
Hydrologic conditions to be considered in site inventory
soil genesis and morphology affected by
soil attributes to be considered in site inventory
Atmospheric or climatic conditions to be considered in site inventory
microclimate
microclimate conditions most midifiable by design
natural hazards to be considered in site inventory
ecological community
fragmentation
color infrared photography
Exotic species
ecological niche
wetlands
wetlands classification on basis of soil and vegetation
wetland classification per fish and wildlife service
Trees to be considered in site inventory
prior and current land use as consideration in site inventory
environmental site assessment
Land use regulation
comprehensive plan
zoning codes
form based zoning
property value
building and neighborhood character
neighborhood character
Landscape perception
site analysis
developing with nature
3 steps for suitability analysis
spatial buffering
multiple attribute analysis
Site constraints - difficult sites
site constraints - natural hazards
legal and cultural constraints
Regional identity
post occupancy evaluation
context sensitive design/site planning
design determinants
design theory
conceptual design process
land planning approach to conceptual design
anatomy of a concept plan
open space
developed open space
circulation systems
sustainable site planning - 5 actions
principles of composition - unity
principles of composition - balance
principles of composition - emphasis
golden ratio
creating order thru geometric frameworks
design criteria for circulation systems
human scaled buildings
5 areas of LEED
quality by design
comprehensive plan
zoning codes
subdivision ordinances
building codes
required for site plan review
exactions
hydric soils
alluvium
marsh
swamp
colluvium
highest efficacy of all commercially available lighting sources
alluvial fan
fen
bog
aggradation
wetland mapping
seating requirement
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