Do any site conditions constrain the project?

Consideration of site conditions will always come into play as you are planning and scoping your project. Such conditions may pertain to the lot, such as lot size or soil type, or they may pertain to the location of the site, such as geographic region or, more specifically, the surrounding neighborhood. The geographic region may warrant mitigation of risk, such as hurricane or earthquake resistance. The characteristics of the neighborhood may also influence project scope and design—for instance, if the building is in a historic district where certain features must be maintained or in an urban area that requires increased soundproofing or security.