SITE ANALYSIS

SUBMITTED TO:
Ar. ANUBHAV MITTAL

SUBMITTED BY:
NIVEDITA TIWARI
B.ARCH IV YEAR VII SEM
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
APEX GROUP OF
INSTITUTIONS

CONTENTS
1. SITE INTRODUCTION
2. ABOUT ARIZONA
3. HISTORY
4. CULTURE
5. TROPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
6. TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION
7. VEGETATION
8. MATERIALS USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
9. ARCHITECTURE IN ARIZONA
10. BIBLIOGRAPHY

GRAND CANYON , ARIZONA , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

STATE OF ARIZONA U.S.A.

GRAND CANYON RANGE

ALONG THE COLORADO
RIVER IN ARIZONA

SITE DIMENSIONS 200mts.x 80 mts.

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VIEWS FROM SITE

ARIZONA , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ARIZONA radiates a typical example of southwestern culture at first glance.
However , what makes this corner of the country more exciting is its exciting blend
of Native American , Mexican , frontier and contemporary influences.

HISTORY
Arizona was first travelled by Europeans in the 14 th and 15th centuries , when
Spanish explorers ventured into the area from Mexico.
Mexico broke free from Spain in 1821 , an event when Arizona area fall under the
jurisdiction of New California.
On February 14, 1912 , Arizona became the last continental state to achieve its
statehood.
Arizonas economic boom started with the mining industry of the 17 th century.
Cotton , copper , and ranching became vital economic stimuli during the late 1800s
and the early 1900s.
After the turn of the 20th century , the Santa Fe Railroad reached the Colorado river
, opening this remarkable area to american eyes for the first time.
Over the decades that followed , Arizonas Grand Canyon became the iconic symbol
within the state and tourism quickly became the centre of Arizonas economy.

CULTURE
The culture of Arizona is a mesmerizing variety of influences from the
neighboring states.
Phoenix is the heart and soul of contemporary Arizona , but is better known for
its unique desert landscapes , natural landmarks and mexican influences.
Arizonas cuisine personifies a conocation of Western and Mexican blends ,
while Native America crafts are profoundly evident across the landscape.

TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
HIGH PLATEAU averaging between 5000 to 7000 feet in elevation in the
northeast.

MOUNTANIOUS REGION oriented southeast to northwest with

maximum elevation between 9000 to 12,000 feet above mean sea level.
LOW MOUNTAIN RANGES AND DESERT VALLEYS in the
southwestern portion of the state.
The world famous GRAND CANYON lies within the state , extending
southwestward some 217 miles from the junction of the Little Colorado with
the main stream.
The GRAND CANYON varies in width from 4 to 18 miles and depths from yhe
rim to the river bed range from 2700 to as much as 5700 feet. This is an
outstanding example of arid and semi arid land erosion by a major river whose
source is in a more rainy area.

1. PLATEAU AT GRAND CANYON

2. MOUNTAIN RANGES

3. DESERT EXPANSE

TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES
4. GRAND CANYON PANAROMIC VIEW

TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION

Cold air masses from Canada sometimes penetrate into the state , bringing
temperatures well below zero in the high plateau and mountainous regions of central
and northern Arizona. The lowest readings may dip to -35 degree F.
High temperatures are common throughout summer months at the lower elevations.
Temperatures over 125 degrees F have been observed in the desert area.
Daily range between maximum and minimum temperatures sometimes runs as much
as 50 to 60 degrees F during the drier portions of the year.
Summer rainfalls begin early in July and usually lasts until mid September . Moisture
bearing winds enter Arizona from the southeast , with their source in the Gulf of Mexico.
A large portion of Arizona is classed as semiarid and long periods often occur with little
or no precipitation.

VEGETATION
Arizona has a diverse range of vegetation.

MATERIALS USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Aluminium
Brick
Concrete
Daub
Eco cement
Fabric
Glass
Hydraulic cement
Iron
Knapped flint
Lead
Marble
Oak
Plastic
Quarry tile
Steel
Terracotta
York stone

1.Aluminium
2. Knapped flint
3. Fabric
4. Daub
5. Glass
6. Terracotta
7. York stone

8. Oak

ARCHITECTURE IN ARIZONA

BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.iexplore.com
arizonaexperience.org
www.arizona.com
www.wrcc.dri.edu
Google earth