1. Environment and micro-climate

Analyzing the surrounding environment and the micro-

climate of that place will help you understand the

reason of the orientation of the structure, the kind

materials and systems used in its construction.

2. User behavior and requirements

Studying the functioning of a particular place, say a

home, is very important; without which you will not be

able to figure out the requirements and the area that

should be allotted for each of the requirements./nASSIGNMENT 7-DESIGN CASE STUDY

DEFINITION AND OBJECTIVE:

As the term Case Study suggests, it is the study of a

particular case that is similar to your topic of design

project (i.e. a well-designed house or small building).

Doing a case study will help you understand the

various aspects that you have to consider while

designing your final project.

DIRECTIONS:

Select a built project that relates directly to your

upcoming selected design problem. Selection should

also be based on personal interest and MUST be well

documented within multiple sources using MLA or ALA

format. Try to find example drawings such as plans,

elevations, sections, ect.