1. Environment and micro-climate Analyzing the surrounding environment and the micro- climate of that place will help you understand the reason of the orientation of the structure, the kind materials and

systems used in its construction. 2. User behavior and requirements Studying the functioning of a particular place, say a home, is very important; without which you will not be able to figure out the requirements and the area that should be allotted for each of the requirements./nASSIGNMENT 7-DESIGN CASE STUDY DEFINITION AND OBJECTIVE: As the term Case Study suggests, it is the study of a particular case that is similar to your topic of design project (i.e. a well-designed house or small building). Doing a case study will help you understand the various aspects that you have to consider while designing your final project. DIRECTIONS: Select a built project that relates directly to your upcoming selected design problem. Selection should also be based on personal interest and MUST be well documented within multiple sources using MLA or ALA format. Try to find example drawings such as plans, elevations, sections, ect.