Posts Tagged Building Design Process
Design Process in Architecture
Posted by Architect in Architecture on August 5, 2011
The Design Process – System Analysis
Goals and Objectives
Based on:
- Preference
- Needs
- Commitments
- Symptoms
- Standards
Design Analysis
Based on:
Architectural Programming (List of requirements)
Data Collection
- Primary sources of Data Collection
- Secondary sources of Data Collection
Primary Sources of Data Collection
- Technique of Observation
- Defining the Question
- Selecting the sample
- Administering the survey
Secondary Sources of Data Collection
- Library
- Books
- Magazines
Casestudy and Design Guide for Major Bus Terminal for a Large City
Posted by Architect in Architecture, Case Studies, Design Guide, Thesis Project on August 4, 2011
Casestudy, Analysis and Design Guide | Design Process of Major Bus Terminal for a Large City
Data Collection and Analysis
The site: Study and Analysis
- Map of the City showing all the Transportation routes and networks
- A Land survey of the exact boundaries
- A topographical Map of the site
- A Survey Map of all the Physical Elements on site such as Trees, Rocks, Peaks and Valleys, Water, Drainage, Electricity, High tension lines, low tension lines etc.
- A Visual survey of the Surrounding Areas

Casestudy and Design of Bus Terminal
Building and Infrastructure – Study and Analysis
- Surveys of the existing transportation Department
- Size and Population of the City – A map
- Size and capacity of the existing terminal
- Maps showing existing traffic volumes and Travel Pattern
- In state, Out of State, Types and categories of Buses etc.
- Provision of Local Services
- Support facilities, Workshops, Sheds, Service