Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
three-dimensional explorations—regardless of the materials—must be
transcribed into two dimensions: line drawings with notes. Although
these drawings and notes involve mathematical calculations, in order to
create the correct slope or elevation, this does not mean that aesthetics
and the design process are not relevant.
The answer to the question “What is site grading?” or “What is the
purpose of grading?” has four basic components:
1.
Grading is a process for reshaping the topography of an existing site to
accommodate programmed uses (such as a sport field or parking lot) and
built structures (such as a residence, a school building, trails, or roads). The
design of the pedestrian ramp and landscape in Figure 2.1 heavily relied on
site grading. Grading is an essential component for all project scales involv-
ing properties as large as several hundred acres (in the case of a new resi-
dential subdivision) or as small as a half-acre (for a children's playground) or
a 400-square-foot residential backyard.
Figure 2.1
Grand Park, Los Angeles, CA. Grading to provide wheelchair access connec-
tion from upper to lower park areas.
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