SITE PLANS
Which plan shows specific information for a specific site and surrounding features such as roads, rivers, terrain, etc?
Site plan
Which plan shows information about the property utilities, easements, streets, etc of a specific site?
PLOT PLAN
What is another word for Contours?
Topography
The sun rises in the________
East
The minimum distance you are required to place a house on a site from the property line is call a____________?
Setback
The plot plan provides necessary dimensions required to layout what on the property?
The House
Contours help to describe the _____________of the site?
Topography
The sun sets in the _________
West
Property lines define 3 things about a piece of property?
Size, shape, boundries
Zoning laws are the same in all towns?
True or false
False
Which professional measures contours in the field with a camera to create maps and stake out property lines?
Surveyor
When contour lines are close together they signify a ________slope.
steep
What architectural profession works most with contours?
Landscape Architects
What are the 3 benefits of wetlands?
1-Filter pollutants out of water supply
2-Slow water flow after heavy rain
3-Support wildlife
A contour line is an imaginary line which connects points of ________ elevation.
Equal
When contour lines are far apart the signify a _______slope.
gentle
How can the site influence a building?
Orientation, layout, size and style
Why is building on unstable ground not a good idea?
Foundations will crack
Person who goes into the field and determines where the contours on a site are located. They will then draw up the site plan and provide it to the architect.
Surveyor
An architect uses solar orientation, along with climate and building materials to reduce energy costs for their clients.
This is called a Passive Solar Home.