CASE STUDY FORMAT

General Analysis
Location
Surrounding Land use
Total Site Area
Setback Restrictions
Zoning Restrictions
Approach
Right off way

Climatic Analysis
Solar Orientation
Building Shadows
Building Air space / Air movement pattern
Views & Vistas

Space Analysis
Organisation of Spaces
Relationship between Spaces
Circulation / movement pattern within the site

Form Analysis
Approach
Storeys & Height
Building Configuration
Constructional Systems
Building Cladding & Fenestration type
Structural Systems
Style, element & Characters

User Analysis
User Flowchart
Occupancy Relationship
User activity pattern
Temporal variation in activity pattern
Rating the zone (according to user)

Function Analysis
Spatial Interaction matrix
Space & relationships
Spaced integration diagram for all Floors
 Link & Node Diagrams, representing the matrix

Material Analysis
Materials & construction
Walling,Flooring & ceiling Finishes
Interior partitioning
Decorative elements
Lighting
Special finishes such as Soound , thermal, water proof.

Landscape Analysis
Utility of open spaces
Types of plants & trees
Garden Furnitures
Waterbodies & sculptures
Avenues & Boulevards
Street Elements & furnitures
Man made shading devices

Parking Analysis
Peak hour parking
Parking index
Parking Form & Pattern
Movement pattern with right off way
Temporal variation in parking

Service Analysis
Mechanical Services A/c, Fire fighting.
Electrical services
Vertical Transportations- lift, escalators, Conveyors,etc
Water supply & sanitation
Waste disposal

FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES & TECHNICAL CONCEPTS

Green Architecture
Energy Efficient buildings
Innovative construction systems
Ecclesiastical Architecture.