3. definition
context, contextual:
the whole situation, background or
environment relevant to some
event or product. In our case, the
product is the building.
derivation of the word is to
weave together
9. hard data
usually relates to physical site data which involves
no judgments
• site location
• dimensions
• contours
• on site features
• climate
• zoning
• vegetation
10. soft data
sensory and human aspects of the site that usually
involve value judgments
• views from the site
• views to the site
• best approaches to the site
• existence of odors
• existence of noise
• existence of human activity
• type of neighborhood
• demographics