Site Systems integration at the site level deals with issues of context : environmental, social, urban, cultural, and whatever special conditions are presented by the exact situation of the building project and its neighboring surroundings. Site systems are the first level of interface between the building solution and the site context Elements Topography — building set on, above, or into differing grade levels; retaining walls and modifications to natural grade Surrounding structures — shade, wind, and view determined by immediate surroundings Footprint — orientation, elongation, and massing of the building Perimeter — defining the boundaries of the site with fences , gates, walls, hedges, and/or landscaping Landscape — vegetation, bodies of water, and other natural features Paving — parking, access, driveways, pedestrian paths, terraces , patios Storm water — rainwater drainage, detention ponds, swales , gutters and downspouts , area drains, curbs, and gutters Utilities — service connections, transformers, meters, waste disposal Site lighting — general illumination, façade lighting, lighting for pathways, security, signage Appurtenances — gazebos, porte-cocheres, arbors, fences https://www.beforebricks.com/blog/free-site-block-plan/