MEASI ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE

Check list for site analysis

 Surveyed site drawing
- Site extent, dimensions, abutting road widths, north point, etc.

 Site in Context – (with respect to the country, city & neighbourhood)

- Understanding location & Linkages(transportation network)

 Site survey & Analysis

 Location / Access (proximity to the city centre, roads, boundaries, environs)
 Locational benefits/disadvantages – (the aptness of location for such a
proposal, mutual dependence of the proposal and its neighbourhood,
existence of any distinct architectural style in the immediate environs)
 Macroclimate / microclimate – Data/information required to establish the
climate type like land forms, temperature, humidity, rainfall, prominent
breeze direction, etc.
 Existing Land Use
 Surrounding Land Use
 Topography & other site features
- Contours
- Existing water bodies
 Surface Drainage
 Existing Vegetation – nature, type & condition(worth retaining or not)
 Soil type & nature
 Hydrology – water table
 Aural & visual environment - Views & vistas, noise lvls., etc.
 Traffic & transportation – volume & type of traffic, etc.
 Presence of any unauthorized structures on the site

 Availability of Services
 Water supply
 Sanitation
 Electricity
 Communication network
 Other infrastructure (project specific)
  Development control rules for the site (DCR) & any other special rules to be
considered(site specific)

MEASI ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE

Check list for CASE STUDIES

 Case study in Context
- Purpose of study
- Understanding location & Linkages(transportation network) with
respect to the country, city & neighborhood
Documentation & Analysis
- Population analysis(Number & type - served)
- Surrounding land use
- Traffic pattern around the site
- Approach to the site
- Built form & views – Image & Identity
- Site benefits/liabilities

 Case Study – Site study

Documentation & Analysis
 Site extent, Orientation, Access
 Approach, Entry, Exit
 Site features if any – contours, water bodies, etc.
 Site – Circulation, Zoning & Plan
 Relationship of site development to the DCR of that place
 User Analysis
 Traffic & movement pattern within the site
 Parking
 Open space to built form analysis
 Landscaping
 Site services – water supply, sanitation, waste disposal, electricity,
communication networks, fire fighting, air conditioning, security, etc.
 Any other specialized services available(case study specific)
 Disaster preparedness & mitigation measures (case study specific)

 Case Study - Building Study(may be one or many – case study specific)

Documentation & Analysis
 Orientation, Approach, Entry, Exit
 Circulation / Plan / movement areas (horizontal & vertical)
 Area analysis
 Activity-user analysis(w.r.t. time)
 Spatial characteristics of the various areas – Interiors
– No. & type of users, Scale, Anthropometrics, Equipment, Furniture,
Material finishes, Color, Lighting fixtures, Interior landscape, Services
(areas, installations & fixtures), security, etc.
 Lighting & Ventilation (Natural / Artificial)
 Bldg. Form & fenestrations
 Thermal comfort
 Aural environment
 Material finishes
 Structure
 Safety & Security
 Service Areas for the building
 Service Areas (case study specific)