1. The Design Process
By: Andrew Brock

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

3. 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

4. Site Analysis Considerations Topography Drainage Soil
Existing Vegetation

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

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

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

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

9. Existing Vegetation Generally identify plants Observe their condition
Quantity and quality

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

11. House
Architecture and style
Color and siding
Gutters or not

12. Example

13. Informal

14. Other Structures
Steps
Walkways
Pools
Sheds
Walls

15. Utilities
A/C unit
Septic Tank
Irrigation
Power Lines

16. Views
From road to house
Inside out

17. Road to House

18. Functions of Outdoor Spaces
Areas where they spend time

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