Orientation and Site Planning Review

Use this page to test your understanding before applying the course concepts in the calculator or on a live project.

Scenario Assessment

A project has one confirmed input, one assumption and one missing document. Explain how you would proceed before issuing a compliance result.

Write your answer in your own notes, then compare it to the course lessons, reference points and worked examples.

1. How would you apply "Orientation Basics" on a real project?

Classify each external envelope element consistently.

2. How would you apply "Solar Access Risk" on a real project?

Connect orientation decisions to fenestration and shading choices.

3. How would you apply "Orientation Documentation" on a real project?

Prepare orientation notes that can be checked by another person.

4. What should you do when a project input is uncertain or unsupported?

Flag the missing evidence, use a conservative assumption where appropriate, and avoid claiming compliance until the information is confirmed.

5. What should every final compliance note make clear?

It should show what was checked, which evidence supports the inputs, what assumptions were made, and which SANS 10400-XA reference points apply.