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Similarly, some municipalities have tree ordinances that specify what species of trees can or cannot be planted. It may also be necessary to determine what building per­mits if any are required. The copy of the base map is the best place to record field observations when the site visit occurs at a later time. First, […]

Site inventory is the gathering of facts and information about a site. The designer needs to (1) look at the site with an open and inquisitive mind, (2) be well organized (perhaps fol­lowing an outline of items that need to be identified), and (3) be accurate in recording the required information. Site analysis, on the […]

Graphic Style The base map and base sheet are best drawn in a simplified graphic style for efficiency of time and to maximize flexibility in their use for subsequent drawings. There should be a hierarchy of lettering sizes used in the title block. Letters about 1/2-inch high are typical for this. Notes on the base […]

It is not recommended to draw with ink on vellum because it is difficult to erase. Tracing paper is much too light and flimsy and, as a result, tears and rips easily. However, the sturdiness of both vellum and Mylar enables numerous copies to be made from them. The decision as to which is best […]

The base sheet for the Duncan residence is shown in Figure 6-39. The base sheet should be generated first by drawing the property lines, house lo­cation, other structures such as detached garages, and all the existing site elements that are to remain unchanged and be incorporated into the design. Digital files can be backed up […]

Third, calculate the distance between ground and the bottom of the tree canopy. Photographs can also be taken during the process of site inventory if that occurs at another time. First, locate the center of the tree by triangulation. It is suggested that each noteworthy tree, shrub, or mass of plants be located even if […]

Second, note the length, width, and height of the electric and telephone trans­formers and junction boxes. Then count the number of bricks or pieces of siding there are between the ground and the point where the wires attach to the house. Third, locate where the utilities enter the house. Third, establish the point where the […]

Duncan residence (Figure 6-30). When measurements of these elements are taken, they can be recorded in a manner similar to the door and window jambs. Each one of these elements should re­ceive its own notation. Other important elements found on or along the house walls, such as gas meters, elec­tric meters, air conditioners, water spigots, […]

In later phases of the design process, it will be impor­tant to know where the most-used doors are, which way the doors swing, and where the major and minor views out of the house occur. This can be done by erasing por­tions of the walls drawn in Step 1 and penciling in the doors and […]

A and Pt. I and Pt. Any two corners of the house can be used with any two nearby and easily measured property corners. These measurements located the two front corners of the house in relation to the front property line. The fireplace located on the east wall between corners D and E is not […]