Contour Analysis:

A contour line is a line representing an imaginary line on the

ground along which all points are at the same elevation.
The distance between the lines is a representation of the
vertical distance between the lines- The vertical distance
between the lines is the contour interval.
It also represents the
flow of water across the
site. The darker area
depicts
the
steeper
slopes and rapid flow of
water, the lighter areas,
the shallow slopes and
gradual runoff.

Slope analysis

Slope Intervals

Hydrology Analysis

Climate Analysis

Affect building layout, including

solar orientation and location of
entrances, vegetation, and roads.

Relation between Land uses & Contour line

Minimize
earthwork
and clearing by aligning
long
buildings
and
parking
lots
with
landscape
contours;
take up excess slope
with
half-basements
and staggered floor
levels.

Composite
Analysis