AR 171 P

SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Compiled by:

Ma. Socorro Gacutan

2012

MODULE 1.0 INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lecture, the students will learn:

 the definition and purposes of site planning

 the importance of site planning to architecture

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1.1 DEFINITION

Site Planning

An art of arranging structures on land and shaping the spaces in between, an art linked to
architecture and engineering, landscape architecture and city planning. Site plans locate objects
and activities in space and time (Lynch).

“….the art and science of arranging the portions of land. These uses are designated in detail by
selecting and analyzing the sites, forming land use plans, organizing vehicular and pedestrian
circulations, developing visual forms and material concepts, readjusting the existing landforms
by design grading projects” ( Rubenstein)

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1.2 Purposes

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To make people happy

Considerations:
Biological
psychological
Moral
Social
Ecological
Legal
These factors are considered in preparation of a site where the end product is a site
development plan that is responsive to the needs and want of the users.

1.3 GOAL

Ultimate goal: Delight your client/user.

1.4 IMPORTANCE OF SITE PLANNING TO ARCHITECTURE

1. As consideration for orientation

2. Controls the position of buildings
3. Controls appropriate plan shapes
4. Dictates position of rooms, entry, exits
5. Affects architectural design s of buildings
6. As a requirement for building permit

Section 302 of NATIONAL BUILDING CODE Application for permits

2) Description and ownership of the lot on which the proposed work is to be done as
evidenced by the TCT and/or copy of contract lease over the lot if the applicant is not a
registered owner

 As part of the architectural document in securing building permit (NBC)

Rule III Section 302 no 4 on Architectural plans/drawings

i. Vicinity Map/Location Plan

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 within a 2.00km radius for commercial, industrial and institutional complex and within a
half-kilometer radius for residential buildings, at any convenient scale showing prominent
landmarks or major thoroughfares for easy reference.

ii. Site development plan

showing technical description, boundaries, orientation, and position of proposed non-

architectural structure such as: sewerage treatment plan (STP), silos, elevated tank, towers,
fences, etc. building/structure in relation to the lot, existing or proposed access roads and
driveways, and existing public utilities/services. Existing buildings within and adjoining the lot
shall be hatched and distances between the proposed and existing buildings shall be indicated.

Site planning -As part of architect’s services on UAP 201 Pre-Design service

3.4 Site Selection and analysis

Assisting the client in locating sites for the proposed project and evaluating their adequacy with
regards to topography, topography, sub-surface conditions, utilities, development costs,
climate, population, legal considerations, and other factors

3.5 site Utilization and land use Studies

A detailed analysis of the site to develop its potential through the proper utilization of land

Method of compensation

The Architect’s services for pre Design Phase where creative designing is not included are often
compensated for on the basis of multiple direct personnel expense. This cost based method of
compensation is directly related to the Architect’s and his consultants’ efforts where they are
compensated for every technical hour expended on the project with a multiplier to cover the
overhead and a reasonable profit.

REFERENCES:

Koepke, Margaret. Site Model

Lynch, Kevin. Site Planning
Rubenstein,Harvey A Guide to Site and Environmental Planning
LaGro, james Jr. 2001.Site Analysis. Linking program and concept in Land Planning and Design.
Wiley and Son , Canada.
National Building Code of the Philippines

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