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What Happens When a Design Changes After Shadow Diagrams Are Prepared?

Shadow Diagrams

Designs often continue to develop after shadow diagrams have been prepared. A revised floor plan does...

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Do Shadow Diagrams Need to Show Neighbouring Properties?

Shadow Diagrams

When a modelled shadow extends towards or beyond the subject site boundary, the surrounding property...

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Plan, Elevation and 3D Shadow Diagrams: What Is the Difference?

Shadow Diagrams

Shadow diagrams can be presented as plans, elevations or three-dimensional views. These formats do...

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Why Are Shadow Diagrams Shown at Different Times of Day?

Shadow Diagrams

A shadow diagram represents the shadow condition at a particular moment. Because the position of the...

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What Should a Shadow Diagram Show?

Shadow Diagrams

A shadow diagram needs to show more than a shaded area on a plan. To understand what the shadow...

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Existing vs Proposed Shadow Diagrams: What Is the Difference?

Shadow Diagrams

When existing and proposed shadows appear on the same drawing set, the most important question is not...

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How to Read a Shadow Diagram

Shadow Diagrams

Shadow diagrams can look technical when you first receive them. They may contain several shadow...

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How Accurate Are Shadow Diagrams?

Shadow Diagrams

If a shadow diagram is being used to show how a proposed development affects its site and...

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What Information Is Needed to Prepare Shadow Diagrams?

Shadow Diagrams

If you have been asked to provide shadow diagrams, one of the first questions is often what...

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Why Is 21 June Used for Shadow Diagrams in Australia?

Shadow Diagrams

If you have been asked to provide shadow diagrams for a development application, you may notice the...