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Not all Sites are table or leveled land.

As creatives in the building industry, how do we maximize the use of land in cases where steep slopes or erosion has a predominant effect on it?
What are the best methods to reduce the budget of the client and most important considerations / procedures we take to unify our design with the sloppy terrain?

The best procedures typically involves:

1. Site Analysis: Understanding the site’s topography, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and views to leverage the natural landscape. Engage a surveyor to carry out a topographical survey for you to get the spot heights of the site and its characteristics.
2. Grading and Earthwork: Working with engineers to manage slopes, possibly through terracing or retaining walls, to create more usable space.
3. Adaptive Design: Creating a design that works harmoniously with the natural contours, possibly using split-levels, cut and fill concepts, cantilevered structures, or elevated foundations.
4. Foundation Engineering: Ensuring the structural integrity of the building by designing appropriate foundations that accommodate the slope.
5. Stormwater Management: Implementing systems to control runoff and erosion, slump-pits, which can be significant challenges on sloped terrains.
6. Access and Circulation: Planning for safe and practical pathways, driveways, and parking areas considering the incline.
7. Landscaping Integration: Utilizing landscaping to enhance the natural beauty, control erosion, and blend the structure seamlessly with the environment.

The key is to embrace the uniqueness of the site and work with its features to create a design that not only accommodates the slope but also celebrates it as a part of the overall architectural concept

Ebisike Tochukwu Architects Ltd is your trusted expert for exceptional design and construction services in Lagos and Imo States Nigeria. Looking to tackle your sites slopped terrain? Kindly contact us and our  team of creative designers and builders will earnestly bring it to fruition for you.

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• info@ebisiketarchitects.com
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