1. SITE/PLOT PLANS APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY

2. DESIGNING A BUILDING ON A SITE Architects must consider the following about a site when designing a building Orientation of site compared to the street (parallel or perpendicular) Visibility of building from the street Existing buildings (proportions & materials) Building density (distance between buildings) Setbacks (distance between building and street/property lines) Scale of the proposed building to existing buildings Parking

3. DESIGNING A BUILDING ON A SITE

4. What do you notice about the buildings on this street?

5. SITE/PLOT PLAN An architectural drawing viewed from straight above that shows the shape, size, location, and orientation of each building on the site.

6. ELEMENTS OF A SITE PLAN Landscaping symbols Sidewalks

7. ELEMENTS OF A SITE PLAN Utilities Gas Lines Water Lines Sewer Lines Electrical Lines Roads