Entering the Design Phases Flashcards
What is an environmental impact study (note it is different from an EIA)
What is it used for?
addresses the extent of impact that a proposed development will have on the site and its environmental resources
will provide recommendations for monitoring and
suggest strategies for mitigation,
often will describe any reasonable alternatives that would avoid or minimize the adverse impacts or enhacne the quality of the human enviornment
When is an EIS typically required
Generally they are not required
often only required for projects that are expected to have significant negative environmental impacts and are thus intended to inform decision makers and the public of the impacts of a proposed development
what info must an EIS contain
description / map of area to be affected
inventory and anlysis of site resources
details studies of environmental consequences of development, forms the basis for comparisons to proposed development alternatives and or mitigation
description of development alternatives and or mitigation including the impacts these alternatives or mitigation
What is an EIA
why is it prepared
what does it ID
environmental impact assessment - prepared for real estate hodling the
IDs potential existing envornmental contamination liablitlies on site
What is a feasibility study?
examines a projects costs and benefits - sued fro public and private sectors
What information does a feasibility study typically contain?
m, dy, p, t, b, c
Elements of the pre-design (inventory and analysis) and design phases including:
market analysis (private sector)
development yeild of a site (taking into account physical and regualtory constraints)
permits - and approvals required
timeline -policitcal or other barriers anticpated)
budget funding mechanisms available for the project
concepts- initial
What phase of the design process directly informs conceptual design? How?
inventory and analysis (pre-design)
site I&A ID’s various biophysical and cultural features that limit preclude or otherwise influence the design program. From this, the concept is developed as the designer determines “what goes where”
What are the steps through which a concept design should proceed
STep 1: delineate primary and secondary conservation areas
STep 2 in the remaining site areas, delineate locations that are suitable for development
Step 3 within the areas suitable for development, delineate the development pods considering their accessibility
Step 4: Locate the primary and secondary circulation systems, considering the sizes and shapes of the remaining developable areas
What does concept refinement require of the LA?
to sort through numerous design critera and determine the relevance of site features and their spatial arrangements in relationship to the project goals and objectives
What are the key offsite(4)and onsite (4) determinants typically taken into account in concept refinement?
> > On-site determinants:
physical conditions
regulate (and standards)
open space
interface with off site properties and public infrastastructure
> > Off site determinants:
nuisances, views, entrances, character(neighborhood / regional)
What is the difference between a functional use diagram (bubble diagram) and a concept plan?
bubble or functional use diagrams or spatial relationship diagrams show relationship between programmatic spaces without the context or scale of the site
concept plans are essentially a functional use diagram laid onto the site context, taking things like scale and some site contrainsts into account
What three key elements do concept plans typically identify? how are they communicated?
open space
circulation
development pods / activity zones
everything is draw in a simplistic fashion (spaces don’t have form or true scale until the schematic phase
What site elements are included on a concept plan?
open space
buildings
landmarks
vehicle circulation
pedestrian circulation
other circulation
utilities
views
What should designers be aware of when presenting to the public?
laymen can’t understand plan view or technical drawings
photographs and photorealistic renderings are the best communication tools for the public
tefhncial and specialist language should be avoided
visual aids should be scaled and visually formatted for legiblity
presentaitons formats and styles should be catered to meet communication objectives and audience
What five factors should be considered when communicating project information in graphics?
Message: keep it short and sweet
medium: clarity is achieved by selecting the right graphic needed to communicate the intended message
audience: project graphics are intended to ORIENT the audience, and an audience’s expertise and existing familiarity with the project must be taken into account
setting: format should take into account the setting - foam core boards, large room with projector, etc
Time: time available to both prepare and present the graphics materials determines what methods are appropriate.
All graphics should always be as SIMPLE AND CLEAR as possible
