Checklist for Case Studies

CHECKLIST FOR CASE STUDIES : 1. Case Study in Context - Purpose of study - Understanding location & Linkage ( transportation network ) with respect to the country , city & neighbourhood Documentation & Analysis - Population analysis ( Number & type - served ) - Surrounding land use - Traffic pattern around the site - Approach to the site - Built form & views - Image & Identity - Site benefits / Liabilities 2. Case study - Site study Documentation & Analysis  Site extent , orientation , access  Approach , entry , exit  Site features if any - contours , water bodies , etc.  Site - Circulation , zoning and plan  Relationship of site development to the DCR of that place  User Analysis  Traffic & movement pattern within the site  Parking  Open space to built form analysis  Landscaping  Site service - water supply , sanitation , waste disposal , electricity, communication networks , fire fighting , air conditioning , security.  Any other specialized services available ( case study specific )  Disaster preparedness & mitigation measures ( case study specify ) 3. Case study - building study ( may be one or many - case study specific ) Documentation & Analysis Orientation , approach , entry , exit Circulation / plan / movement / areas ( horizontal & vertical ) Area analysis Activity user analysis ( w.r.t. time ) Spatial characteristics of the various areas - Interiors - No & type of users , scale , anthropometrics , equipment , furniture , material finishes , colour , lighting fixtures , Interior landscape , Services ( areas , installations & fixtures ) , security, etc. Lighting & Ventilation ( Natural / Artificial ) Building form & Fenestrations Thermal Comfort aural Environment Material Finishes Structure Safety & Security Service Areas for the building

Service Areas ( case study specific )