SITE PLANNING

CLIMATOLOGY (FACTORS AFFECTING CLIMATE)  Both weather and climate are characterized by the certain variables known as climatic factors. They are as follows: (A) Solar radiation (B) Ambient temperature (C) Air humidity (D) Precipitation (E) Wind (F) Sky condition (A) SOLAR RADIATION Solar radiation is the radiant energy received from the sun.  It is the intensity of sun rays  falling per unit time per unit area and is usually expressed in Watts per square metre (W/m 2 ).  The radiation incident on a surface varies from moment to moment depending on its geographic location (latitude and longitude of the place), orientation, season, time of day and atmospheric conditions .  It is the most important weather variable that determines whether a place experiences high temperatures or is predominantly cold.  The instruments used for measuring of solar radiation are the pyranometer.  The duration of sunshine is...

VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS ON SITE ANALYSIS 1. PRESENTATION OF CONTOUR SITE WITH SLOPING ANGLE  BY VIEWS Creating a perspective views for showing slope angle of contour site. Locating :  Ideal location for building. Better location for water body. Block unwanted  wind by trees and shrubs.   Block unwanted hot air. Allow soothing cool air. Orientation of building for ideal good views. Showing sun movement (sun path) around the site and how it affects the orientation of building, placement of water bodies & etc. 2. PRESENTATION OF SITE BY LOCATING EXISTING FEATURES  Locating  existing features : Vegetations Coastal area Built form Views  & vista Specific point  It can be made attractive and understanding by various symbols and colour patterns. 3. PRESENTATION OF SITE ANALYSIS BY BUBBLE DIAGRAM By creating bubble to locate various existing structures & connectivity. Allocating e...