SITE ANALYSIS METHODS SECTION
MIT Japan 3/11 Workshop
SITE ANALYSIS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Approaching a design project in the context of disaster aid is vastly different
than that engaged in a typical architectural studio. As preparation for engaging
the post-earthquake and tsunami site in the town of Utatsu in Minami-Sanriku,
we have compiled the following resources:

01. Key Workshop Documents
02. Minami Sanriku and Miyagi Base Maps
03. Minami Sanriku Site Analysis Resources
04. 2011 Tohoku Earthquake-Tsunami Documents and Resources
05. Selected East Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Resources and Documents
06. Other Disaster Research and Design Web Portals
07. Disaster-Resilient Design Documents

Note: This compilation is meant to be as extensive as possible, to provide
ready knowledge and resources for the extent of the Japan 3/11 Initiative.
Because time and capacity to digest information are both limited for thissummer, we have starred resources that would be particularly helpful at thisstage.
Please also feel free to find and add additional resources to the database,ensuring that everyone has access to the news.
** = highly suggested* = good to skimSite Analysis Package & Schedule
During our three days in Utatsu (Minami-Sanriku, Miyagi),
there is much to observe, absorb, and analyze. To structure
the site analysis portion of the workshop, this package
includes drawing templates acting as our observation
recording tools.
We will be working as individuals, in small teams, and as anentire group to analyze and assess the different areas ofUtatsu. Using these templates will help to establish afoundation for the remainder of the design workshop in Tane.

Contents
1A / Pre-Arrival Observations - July 16
1B / Photographic Analysis exercise - July 16
2A / Arrival, Path + Place - July 17 p.m.
2B / Community Interviews - ongoing
3A / Site Reference for Transects - July 18
3B / Transects through the Site - July 18
4A / Detailed Site Inventory + Analysis - July 19
4B / Site Sections - July 19
4C / Building Analysis (FEMA)
5 / Departure + Evacuation Paths - July 20 a.m.

MIT Japan 3/11 Design Workshop / Summer 2011
Miyagi University / Keio University

Site Inventory Variables(adapted from LaGro, 2001)// Physical attributes• post-tsunami conditions-- surviving features-- rubble surfaces (composition, materials, texture, foundations)-- post-disaster actions (grading, sorting, removal, filling)• landforms and slopes-- landform types, relations, assets-- relative elevations-- slopes (%, shape, cut/fill, constraints on circulation/bldg)• soils-- type/description (texture, color, moisture)-- drainage / compaction-- erosion (existing/potential)• geology (visible bedrock, alluvial, fill land; stability)• hydrology-- drainage patterns-- channel width, depth, form-- flood hazards• coastal-- access/assets/exposure-- structures (breakwater, edge)-- nearshore/offshore currents, tides, features• microclimates (sun/shade; temp, humidity, precip, wind)// Biological attributes• ecosystem types/assets/impacts• vegetation-- structure (tree/shrub/groundcover; evergreen/decid)-- density (% cover -- 100% to bare ground)-- tsunami damage (wave, salinity)• wildlife (terrestrial, marine)// Cultural and built environment attributes• communities (locations, structure, needs, interests)• camps/temporary housing (" ")• land use & tenure-- public/private, owned/leased-- land use /open space pattern• public infrastructure & services• buildings-- building typology / architectural assets-- rapid visual screening (see FEMA form)• cultural heritage (structures, places, sites, intangible)• visual analysis & landscape aesthetics-- visual experience (view directions, lengths, qualities)-- sense of place

3A / Site Reference for Transects
Scale = 1:1500

Map of Transect and Site Analysis
Transects
1 / West Entry(Adele)
2 / JR Corridor(Yushiro)
3 / West Valley(Fai)4 / Slopes of Utatsu(Yihyum)
5 / Edo Road(Anita)
6 /Cove to School(Florence, Yuto)
7 / East Valley Road (Matthew)

Site Analysis

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A / For Sea and Mountain(Adele, Yushiro)
B / Highland Overview(Fai, Matthew)
C / Kitsune(Yihyum, Florence)

A

3B

C

D / Piglimage & Restration(Anita, Yuto)D
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