project planning & design mock case study - Black Spectacles

PROJECT PLANNING & DESIGN MOCK CASE STUDY 1. Given the needs and requirements for this use at this site, what is the approximate minimum size for the parking lot? a. Approximately 15 cars b. Approximately 30 cars c. Approximately 40 cars d. No parking is required

2. What would you recommend for the owner to do regarding the environmental concerns on the site? a. In consultation with the environmental engineer, removal of soil up to 10’ deep is the best course of action. b. In consultation with the environmental engineer, encapsulation of the contaminated soil is the most cost effective course of action c. Never say anything regarding the environmental report due to liability concerns. d. Phyto-remediation will be the best solution to the issues noted.

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3. Fill in the side yard setback for this site: ____________________________

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The highest priority from a sustainability standpoint for this project is likely to be:

a. Wall mounted solar photo-voltaics b. Wind power generation c. Bio-generation d. Capture of natural light

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Given the FAR, what is the largest building we could build by right? ____________________________

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The parking would likely be located in which area of the site? a. The front of the site along the main street for ease of parking access. b. The SE corner to make a buffer with the neighboring building. c. The rear of the site, accessed from either the alley or the local street to the north. d. No parking is required.


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What will the parking area be constructed from? a. Concrete slab on CA7 base b. Asphalt on 8” sand base c. Gravel d. Grass-crete pavers

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The design will likely include: a. Many places to sit informally and look out a window. b. A clearly secure “fortress” like sense from the street. c. A high tech solar photovoltaic material. d. Thick masonry walls for a contextual feel.


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