BSR553—DESIGN & REFURBISHMENT

TOPIC : HOW TO CONDUCT SITE ANALYSIS, CONDITION SURVEY & MEASURED DRAWINGS

SITE ANALYSIS
Process of evaluating a particular locations physical, mental and social characteristics with
the ambition of developing an architectural solution.
PURPOSE
• To provide a good quality living environment ( environmental friendly )
• To respect, acknowledge and improve the character of the area ( by not to disturb the ecosystem, biodiver-
sity & history of the places )
• To provide the basis for the design response.

WAYS TO CONDICT SITE ANALYSIS

Start with a site survey, documenting Includes habitable room windows Take photo or video of the site &
the physical features of the site and decks/balconies or private open space neighborhood context
surrounding areas on adjacent sites - Goodphotographic record can save
time because no need to return back

Each site requires its own or difference Photographs and sketches can be used During presentation, use photos as
investigation especially regarding the to communicate the ideas especially on Proof & supporting documents
methods the design stage

SITE ANALYSIS & REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS

IN RELATION TO THE SITE IN RELATION THE SURROUNDING AREA

 Orientation, direction and angle of slope  The location and use of surrounding buildings
 Trees and other significant vegetation
 The difference in levels between the site and surrounding
 Buildings properties
 Access points  Balconies, decks and habitable room windows for nearby
 Drainage & services properties
 Boundaries and setback lines  Solar access enjoyed by surrounding residents
 Any other notable features or characteristics of the site  Major & significant vegetation on surrounding properties
 The built form, scale and character or surrounding
and nearby development

DESIGN RESPONSE
- Explain how the development will relate to other dwellings on the site and to the existing neighbourhood character.

STEPS IN DEVELOPING DESIGN RESPONSE

1) Decide feaures of site advantages to which help enchance the development
2) Before start detailed drawing, discuss the proposed building envelope & the implications
3) Develop the detailed plans & take note regarding the implication from site analysis
4) Test the design response against the site analysis
 An inspection by building surveyor / engineer of the Premises, including without limita-
CONDITION tion, state of cleaning, maintenance and repairs, janitorial services, painting, structural
and non-structural conditions
SURVEY

BENEFITS OF CONDITION SURVEY

Provides an Easier the Able to identify defi- Client able to extent

assessment of phys- ciencies & mainte- the Condition Survey
Informed decison
ical property condi- nance based on information
making process
tions needed by them
issues arise

PROCESS OF PRELIMINARY CONDITION SURVEY

1. Review the existing docu- 2. During Condition Survey, visu- 3. Take pho & video ( to illus-
mentation which includes ally inspection on site & building trate deficiencies that may be
drawings, reports & specifica- system must be done by the found during on-site inspec-
tion Building Surveyor tion )

6. After preliminary Condition Survey com- 5. Include the estimate cost for 4. After documenting, analyze
pleted, detailed Condition Survey maybe construction if requested by the the collected data & summa-
requested to gather and document addi- Client rize the findings
tional detail that will be necessary

1. Prepare the drawing tools

A DETAILED CONDITION SURVEY (eg: Drafting table etc)

• The report should also address immediate, mid-term and long 2. Select a convenient scale
-term needs
3. Draw a baseline & mark the
• benefit of knowing the current condition and potential reno- centre of baseline
vations and/or upgrade costs for a specific property
Completed Condition Survey means clear property conditions
PROCESS OF DRAWING

•
at a specific point in time 4. Mark of each of the length
• Ambiguity is removed from the investigative process & results measurements
in cost saving for all involved parties
• The Condition Survey serves as a benchmark to analyze al- 5. Draw a baseline along the
leged deficiencies side of paper

6. Draw the outline based on

guideline that have been set
up

7. Label each element ( indi-

cate the material & dimen-
sion )

PREPARED BY : AKMA NABILA BINTI ADAM ( AP229 4E )

PREPARED FOR : DR WAN ZURIEA BINTI WAN ISMAIL