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The process-oriented guide to context-sensitive site selection, planning, and design

Sustainable design is responsive to context. And each site has a unique set of physical, biological, cultural, and legal attributes that presents different opportunities and constraints for alternative uses of the site. Site analysis systematically evaluates these on-site and off-site factors to inform the design of places--including neighborhoods and communities--that are attractive, walkable, and climate-resilient.

This Third Edition of Site Analysis is fully updated to cover the latest topics in low-impact, location-efficient design and development.

This complete, user-friendly guide:

Blends theory andpractice from the fields of landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture, geography, and urban design Addresses important sustainability topics, including LEED-ND, Sustainable Sites, STAR community index, and climate adaptation Details the objectives and visualization methods used in each phase of the site planning and design process Explains the influence of codes, ordinances, and site plan approval processes on the design of the built environment Includes more than 200 illustrations and eight case studies of projects completed by leading planning and design firms

Site Analysis, Third Edition is the ideal guide for students taking courses in site analysis, site planning, and environmental design. New material includes review questions at the end of each chapter for students as well as early-career professionals preparing for the ARE, LARE, or AICP exams.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Part I Context and Approach
• Chapter 1 Shaping the Built Environment
• Introduction
• Ecosystem Services
• Place-Based Stewardship
• Evidence-Based Design
• Site Planning Process
• Professional Competency
• Conclusion
• Part II Pre-Design and Analysis
• Chapter 2 Site Selection and Programming
• Introduction
• Site Selection Scope
• Site Requirements
• Spatial Extent of the Search
• Site Selection Process
• Site Selection Report
• Conclusion
• Chapter 3 Assessing Physiographic Context
• Introduction
• Parcel Size and Shape
• Topography
• Geology, Hydrology, and Soils
• Climate and Microclimate
• Natural Hazards
• Conclusion
• Chapter 4 Assessing Biological Context
• Introduction
• NatureâÇÖs Infrastructure
• Wetlands
• Wildlife
• Plants
• Conclusion
• Chapter 5 AssessingLand Use, Infrastructure, and Regulatory Context
• Introduction
• Land Use and Property Ownership
• Land Use Regulation
• Property Value
• Infrastructure
• Conclusion
• Chapter 6 AssessingCultural and Historic Context
• Introduction
• Building and Neighborhood Character
• Historic Resources
• Demographics
• Environmental Perception
• Conclusion
• Chapter 7 Integration and Synthesis
• Introduction
• On-Site Design Influences
• Off-Site Design Influences
• Land Use Suitability Analysis
• Site Carrying Capacity
• Conclusion
• Part III Design and Implementation
• Chapter 8 Conceptual Design
• Introduction
• Context-Sensitive Design
• Design Creativity
• Conceptual Design Process
• Anatomy of a Concept Plan
• Conceptual Design Principles
• Concept Evaluation
• Conclusion
• Chapter 9 Design Development
• Introduction
• Design Theory
• Principles of Composition
• Creating Order with Geometry
• Open Space Systems
• Circulation Networks
• Buildings
• Green Infrastructure
• Site Plan Review
• Conclusion
• Appendix A Mapping and Graphic
• Appendix B Resources
• Glossary
• References
• Index

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

JAMES A. LaGRO Jr., PhD, Professor and former Department Chair of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a registered landscape architect with professional experienceas a land planner and urban designer. He is an expert in environmental planning, community design, and land use decision-making processes.