Smart architectural site analysis with remote sensing and GIS

Abstract

This chapter highlights the benefits of incorporating emerging geospatial technologies – remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) for architectural site analysis. These technologies revolutionize conventional practices by reducing the need for physical site surveys while enhancing data accuracy and precision. This chapter aims to briefly introduce the conventional methods of architectural site analysis practices and highlight their enhanced GIS and remote sensing-enabled alternatives. Various crucial components of site analysis like climate, vegetation, topography, social factors, zoning and regulation, infrastructure, and traffic data have been demonstrated along with the data sources and their corresponding applications. The site chosen for the demonstration is in the greenfield planned city of Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, subtly aiming to encourage the adoption of GIS and remote sensing technologies for site analysis purposes in the upcoming smart cities, offering insights for future research and practice.