House Design Masterclass Part 2: Site Survey and Assessment

Why are self build houses better designed than most of those found on a typical housing estate?

It’s partly because self builders customise their homes to their individual tastes, aspirations and budget. But there is another factor that makes the character of a well-planned project unique – where it’s built.

Every plot, however ordinary it may look, has distinct features that can influence the layout and form of the building. Architects use these characteristics to help shape a new dwelling.

Here we are going to suggest some steps to take when you first encounter a plot; the kinds of things that are useful to know even before you own it.

There are many lines of investigation to follow when carrying out a site appraisal. Some inquiries (such as legal issues) have little effect on the design other than reducing or increasing the budget.

In the last masterclass I focused on finding an architect. In this masterclass I am going to concentrate on a few of the more common physical features of a plot that could affect the way that the house plan evolves.

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