The Design Process By: Andrew Brock

Overall Design Process Steps Research and Preparation Design Construction Documentation Implementation Maintenance Evaluation

Site Analysis Inventory Rough outline of the site Always have the underground lines marked Take note of the overhead lines as well Analyze problems an potentials of the site

Site Analysis Considerations Topography Drainage Soil Existing Vegetation

More Considerations Climate House Other Structures Utilities Views Spaces and Functions of outdoor areas

Topography 3% slope or less for walkways Up to 25% to operate a lawn mower safely

Drainage Watershed- the direction in which water drains on the property

Soil Drainage Characteristics: sand, silt or clay pH Soil test recommended

Existing Vegetation Generally identify plants Observe their condition Quantity and quality

Climate Temperature Rainfall Wind conditions and direction North-shade South-warm East-afternoon shade West-afternoon sun Southwest is hot and dry

House Architecture and style Color and siding Gutters or not

Example

Informal

Other Structures Steps Walkways Pools Sheds Walls

Utilities A/C unit Septic Tank Irrigation Power Lines

Views From road to house Inside out

Road to House

Functions of Outdoor Spaces Areas where they spend time

Completion of Site Analysis Utilize Site Potentials Fix the Problems Accurate Assessments Form Ideas Keep Photos and Documents