This document outlines the process for analyzing case studies in architecture. It defines a case study as an in-depth investigation of a single subject. Key aspects to analyze in case studies are identified as the environment, user behavior, functionality, form, circulation, site planning, structural details, building systems, accessibility, and socioeconomic factors. The document recommends analyzing case studies at the local, regional, and international level and provides guidance on the information and diagrams to include such as general project details, site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, and functional diagrams.

1. CASE STUDIES ANALYSIS
Prepared by: Arch. Dania Abdel-Aziz
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University of Jordan
Year 2018/2019

2. What is A case study?
• A case study is an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group,
incident, or community. Other ways include experiments, surveys, or
analysis of archival information.
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3. Case study Selection criteria
• Program/ functions
• Area
• Location
• Construction system
• Concept
• Project nature
• Topography
• Weather conditions
• Data availability
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4. Case study Importance
Doing a case study will help you understand the various aspects that you have
to consider while designing such as;
• programs and functions
• new materials
• building technology
• design process
• user experience
• spatial relations
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5. Important things to analyze in any
Case Study
1. Environment and micro-climate
2. User behaviour and requirements.
3. Utility and space enhancement
4. Form and Function
5. Horizontal and vertical circulation
6. Site Planning and Landscape detailing
7. Structural details such as Column and Beam Design, Steel and Composite
structures
8. Building Services such as Fire Alarm system, HVAC, Water supply systems
9. Design detailing considering the Barrier-free environment
10. Socio-economic profile of user group
11. Parking details and standards
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6. 1. Local case study (visit)
2. Regional case
3. International case
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7. General Information
1. Area
2. Designers/ architects
3. Location
4. Year Built
5. Function
6. Concept
7. Extra Data
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8. Site Plan
1. Location
2. Pathway to building
3. Entrances to site
4. Sun path and wind
5. Surrounding context
6. Greenery
7. Topography
8. Accessibility
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9. Floor Plans
1. Zoning
2. Functions
3. Entrances
4. Circulation (users)
5. Public to private
6. Vertical circulation
7. Services
8. Levels
9. Landscape
10. Relationship to outdoor/site
11. Basic shapes
12. Plan to section
13. Plan to elevation
14. Solid void ratio
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10. Sections
1. Structure
2. Flow of space
3. Relation with ground
4. Relations between levels (in-in)
5. Relation with outside (in-out)
6. Experience
7. Openings
8. Ventilation
9. Lighting (natural light, courts)
10. Vertical circulation
11. Parking
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11. Elevations
1. Materials
2. Openings vs Wall
3. Rhythm of Facade
4. Structure
5. Architectural Style
6. Levels
7. Context
8. Sky line
9. Heights
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12. Diagrams
1. Functional diagram
2. Spatial diagram
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15. Matrix
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31. Thank you 
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