The Structure - Basic Forms
1. SOLID CONSTRUCTION
2. FRAMED OR SKELETAL CONSTRUCTION
3. PANEL OR BOX CONSTRUCTION
4. FOLDED PLATE CONSTRUCTION
Shells Roofs - these are formed by a structural curved skin covering a given plan shape and area.
1. DOME OR ROTATIONAL SHELL
2. PENDENTIVE DOME
3. TRANSLATIONAL DOME
4. BARREL VAULT
5. CONOID SHELLS
6. HYPERBOLIC PARABOLOID
7. SPACE DECK
8. SPACE FRAME
9. TENSION CABLE STRUCTURE
10. TENSION MEMBRANE STRUCTURE
Built Environment - Physical considerations
1. Natural contours of land.
2. Natural vegetation and trees.
3. Size of land and/or proposed building.
4. Shape of land and/or proposed building.
5. Approach and access roads and footpaths.
6. Services available.
7. Natural waterways, lakes and ponds.
8. Restrictions such as rights of way; tree preservation and ancient buildings.
9. Climatic conditions created by surrounding properties, land or activities.
10. Proposed future developments.
2. Natural vegetation and trees.
3. Size of land and/or proposed building.
4. Shape of land and/or proposed building.
5. Approach and access roads and footpaths.
6. Services available.
7. Natural waterways, lakes and ponds.
8. Restrictions such as rights of way; tree preservation and ancient buildings.
9. Climatic conditions created by surrounding properties, land or activities.
10. Proposed future developments.