How does the topography of the site affect the home that can be built on it

Topography is an important factor in site analysis. If a site is flat, topography will not affect the location and layout of the building. But on a sloping site topography is a significant factor. The slope of a site or slope of an adjacent site will affect the access of sun & views.

    the box has volume x^2h.  the cylinder has volume x^2h/4.  v = πr^2h = x^2h/4  πr^2 = x^2/4  r^2 = x^2/(4π)  r = x/(2√π)  b