EXAC SECTION 2 - SITE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
2.1 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES RELATED TO SITING A BUILDING AND ITS
ENVIRONMENT: LAND PLANNING, URBAN DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL
EVALUATION - Correct Answers -1. Land planning, urban design, environmental
evaluation.
2. physical, economic, and social impact of proposed land use on the environment,
ecology, traffic, and population patterns.
3. Governmental policies require documentation of the project and the construction it
will have on surrounding lands (permits)
2.1.1 DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL, CULTURAL AND REGULATORY FACTORS
RELATED TO SITE PLANNING - Correct Answers -1. Physical / environmental factors:
C- climate, wind, solar, rainfall
G- geotechnical: soil type, bearing capacity, contamination - brown field, seismic,
remediation
T- topographical: contours, slopes, drainage patterns
U- Utilities: sewers, electric, fibre optic, gas, phone, water supply
V- Vegetation: tree protection, making use/ preserving existing vegetation
2. Cultural
- site history: previous use, archaeology, history of existing structures
- existing structures: use condition
- land use: type of land ownership, size of lot
- context
- economic value: cost of land
- proximity of other infrastructure (schools, hospitals)
3. Regulatory factors
- Zoning, size restrictions, lot coverage, height restrictions, setbacks, parking, historic
preservation, etc
- building code: spatial separation limiting distance, accessibility, emergency access,
height clearances
-First Nations
- environmental, water/ water disposal, soil erosion, storm water retention, protected
areas
, 2.1.2 Explain urban design issues and planning processes that influence the design of a
building on specific site. - Correct Answers -Refer to regulatory factors
- community plans
- city wide initiatives may have impacts on direction of design.
- giving out bonuses is a way to get more FAR in exchange for something else (public
art, corner plaza, bike racks)
2.1.3 identify strategies for dealing with environmental issues in site evaluation. -
Correct Answers -1. Climatic:
-sun path for solar use, design does not block sunlight to adjacent buildings,
- wind directions
- rain, cladding consideration
- snow for roof structure
- energy: understanding temperature to determine orientation of building, insulation
values, envelope design
2. Geotechnical
- soil conditions to determine loading capacity on site
3. Topographical
- identify locations on site suitable for building
- determine suitable foundation
Slopes greater than 25% subject to erosion and difficult use to build on
Greater than 10% challenging for outdoor activities
5-10% suitable for informal activities and can be built easily
Less than 5 best for outdoor activists and cheapest to build. No railings required
1-2% minimum for drainage
- locate areas of drainage and map patterns
Determine water table: waterproof foundation accordingly
Identify flood plains/ zones of excessive runoff, avoid building in areas or seek out
mitigation strategies
How is Vegetation a strategy to deal with site environmental issues? - Correct Answers
-Native plants for preservation, stabilize soil, improve air quality
- trees for sound attenuation, wind breaks, prevent excessive runoff, screening/ shading
How is sensory a strategy to deal with site environmental issues? - Correct Answers --
Design considerations to minimize light/ noise pollution
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
2.1 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES RELATED TO SITING A BUILDING AND ITS
ENVIRONMENT: LAND PLANNING, URBAN DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL
EVALUATION - Correct Answers -1. Land planning, urban design, environmental
evaluation.
2. physical, economic, and social impact of proposed land use on the environment,
ecology, traffic, and population patterns.
3. Governmental policies require documentation of the project and the construction it
will have on surrounding lands (permits)
2.1.1 DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL, CULTURAL AND REGULATORY FACTORS
RELATED TO SITE PLANNING - Correct Answers -1. Physical / environmental factors:
C- climate, wind, solar, rainfall
G- geotechnical: soil type, bearing capacity, contamination - brown field, seismic,
remediation
T- topographical: contours, slopes, drainage patterns
U- Utilities: sewers, electric, fibre optic, gas, phone, water supply
V- Vegetation: tree protection, making use/ preserving existing vegetation
2. Cultural
- site history: previous use, archaeology, history of existing structures
- existing structures: use condition
- land use: type of land ownership, size of lot
- context
- economic value: cost of land
- proximity of other infrastructure (schools, hospitals)
3. Regulatory factors
- Zoning, size restrictions, lot coverage, height restrictions, setbacks, parking, historic
preservation, etc
- building code: spatial separation limiting distance, accessibility, emergency access,
height clearances
-First Nations
- environmental, water/ water disposal, soil erosion, storm water retention, protected
areas
, 2.1.2 Explain urban design issues and planning processes that influence the design of a
building on specific site. - Correct Answers -Refer to regulatory factors
- community plans
- city wide initiatives may have impacts on direction of design.
- giving out bonuses is a way to get more FAR in exchange for something else (public
art, corner plaza, bike racks)
2.1.3 identify strategies for dealing with environmental issues in site evaluation. -
Correct Answers -1. Climatic:
-sun path for solar use, design does not block sunlight to adjacent buildings,
- wind directions
- rain, cladding consideration
- snow for roof structure
- energy: understanding temperature to determine orientation of building, insulation
values, envelope design
2. Geotechnical
- soil conditions to determine loading capacity on site
3. Topographical
- identify locations on site suitable for building
- determine suitable foundation
Slopes greater than 25% subject to erosion and difficult use to build on
Greater than 10% challenging for outdoor activities
5-10% suitable for informal activities and can be built easily
Less than 5 best for outdoor activists and cheapest to build. No railings required
1-2% minimum for drainage
- locate areas of drainage and map patterns
Determine water table: waterproof foundation accordingly
Identify flood plains/ zones of excessive runoff, avoid building in areas or seek out
mitigation strategies
How is Vegetation a strategy to deal with site environmental issues? - Correct Answers
-Native plants for preservation, stabilize soil, improve air quality
- trees for sound attenuation, wind breaks, prevent excessive runoff, screening/ shading
How is sensory a strategy to deal with site environmental issues? - Correct Answers --
Design considerations to minimize light/ noise pollution
