Chapter 13 Site Orientation

What factors affect the placement of a home on a lot? Terrain Orientation View Orientation Wind Orientation Solar Orientation Sound Orientation

Terrain Orientation Terrain- The characteristic of the land on which the structure will be placed Sloped sites are a natural location for ________homes. Landscaping may need to be added to level the site Berming Retaining Walls

Terrain Orientation GOOD BAD What is likely here?

Terrain Orientation

What are disadvantages to second home? Terrain Orientation What are disadvantages to second home?

Terrain Orientation (How to best utilize lot)

View Orientation Provide an environment that makes the participant part of the view Bring the outdoors in Orientation of the home is usually dictated by the view that will be seen by the client If the view and other orientations conflict, what measures may be taken to ensure the view? Home blocking view Street Location

View Orientation

Solar Orientation What advantages does a good southern exposure bring? A southern exposure allows the maximum solar exposure

Solar Orientation What does deciduous vs. coniferous trees bring on the south side? Which lot is going to sell first? Biggest/ Cul-de-sac View Lot South Facing West Facing East Facing North Facing

Wind Orientation Prevailing winds Most winds in the United States are from west to east What direction in Utah? Near Canyons

Wind Orientation What features in a design can be used as a buffer to wind? What type of trees? Non living space Garage Bathrooms Closets

Wind Orientation Using terrain and roof design/ Advantage in Summer

Sound Orientation What elements of design can be used to mitigate sound? Garages Fencing Setbacks Level or Lower than sound source Landscaping

Pick your lot according to assumptions: Flat Lots View is to west and east Wind is from east to west