Planning 3 Flashcards
Data gathering of site conditions include the following
- Master plans and feasibility studies
- Land use plans and zoning ordinances
- Base and aerial maps, surveys
Hot dry (desert-like) regions are known for the following characteristics
- Water supply is extremely limited.
- Often intense cold at night
- Drying winds are prevalent
Topography pertains to the following
- Contours
- Pattern of land forms
- Land value
The final grade after all landscape development has been completed
Finished grade
Building on level sites are favorable because
It can adapt to all street patterns.
Appropriate for large, relatively uncomplicated grading plans and may also be used to compute volumes of water in ponds and lakes. Mostly used by landscape architects because it is most accurate.
Contour area method
Inherent problems in the site may include the following
- Abnormal grading
- Difficult street pattern
- Inefficient layout
Throughout the rest of the year, the Philippines experiences the west or southwest wind and southwest monsoon which is called
Habaga
Best suited for linear construction such as roads, paths, and utility trenching
Average end area method
Type of street pattern wherein the site is divided into square or rectangular blocks
Gridiron
Local microclimates also pertain to the following
- Wind deflection and local breeze
- Heat reflection and storage
For a small project requiring only a limited water supply, possible sources are
- Cisterns
- Surface impoundments (or catchments)
- Wells and springs
Hammer, T-junction, and turn-around are examples of
Streets
Based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, it is the need for affiliation and be a member of a group.
Belonging needs
