Topic 2 plans

What is a site plan?

• A detailed engineering drawing of proposed improvements to a given lot

• A large scale drawing that shows the full extent of the site for an existing or proposed development

• A small scale drawing that shows the boundary details of a site

• A topographic map showing the site's contours and elevation

For what may site plans, along with location plans, be necessary?

• Historical analysis

• Planning applications

• Interior design

• Educational purposes

How are site plans usually created?

• Through public surveys and voting

• By using satellite imagery exclusively

• Following a series of desk studies and site investigations

• By estimating the dimensions based on photographs

Typically, what scale are site plans likely to be at for a project?

• 1 : 100

• 1 : 500

• 1 : 250

• 1 : 1000

What is the purpose of using a scale in design according to the text?

• To increase the complexity of the design process

• To make our lives easier by designing images that fit on a sheet of paper accurately and precisely

• To reduce the size of the garden

• To make it harder to handle the size of the design

Which scale is commonly used for large garden design drawings?

• 1:50

• 1:20

• 1:100, 1:200 or 1:500

• 1:10

What scales might be used for detail drawings?

• 1:100, 1:200 or 1:500

• 1:50

• 1:20 or 1:10

• 1:1, 1:2

For smaller gardens, which scale is suggested?

• 1:100

• 1:50

• 1:20

• 1:10

What is likely to be included in the title block of a site plan?

• The project budget and financial details

• The project name, drawing type, author, revision number, status, and scale used

• The construction methods and materials

• The names of all team members involved in the project

What indicates the directional orientation on a site plan?

• A legend with symbols for different materials

• A north-pointing arrow or a compass

• A scale bar indicating distances

• The title block