What is a situation plan in relation to Architecture?
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I think you mean a SITE PLAN? How the building is situated on the site? That is a drawing or other representation of the surroundings, usually buildings. It used to be just a plan view of the site you are working on with the surrounding sites. This does not really show much though because one neighbouring building to the north might be 1 floor high and the building to the south mith be 30 floors high and block all the sun. Or it could be reversed and you might get lots of sun. A traditional site plan doesn't really capture that. So come up with some better way to represent the surroundings and I'm sure you'll get good points. What do the surounding building feel like? How can you show their character on a plan? Are they crisp and clean and new or old and rugged? Can you use old, new, dark, light, soft, hard, course, fine, textured fabric swatches to represent them on a 2D plan and still maintain the scale and everthing else neccessary? Probably. Good luck,\nKyle Martens
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In Civil Engineering, it is always important to include a compass rose (or North arrow) and a scale (to show how the plan distance translates into actual distance) on each plan sheet.  Existing conditions need to be shown as accurately as possible.  The new design should be clear and well thought out.  Especially important is that each plan sheet is to be stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer.
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B.S. Architcture right\n...cuz your still dealin with the environment before you make a plan
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be confident with a plan to go somewhere cool
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change designing to design
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If it is an Architect that is drawing your home for remodeling purposes, he should be using a standard AIA owner/architect agreement.  The complications on drawing existing conditions are very little, only the precision of measuring existing conditions.  I would feel confident having an architect draw my existing conditions, the question is, who are you having design the remodeling/addition.
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Since you asked this in the software section, I'll assume you're referring to software architects.  There is no "exact" definition of what a software architect is, it's loosely analogous to a "real" architect, in that generally they are responsible to applying their knowledge and skill into the design of software application(s)/system(s).  Unlike building architects, the level of involvement varies greatly with software architects.  In some places, software architects don't go anywhere near "real" code, and their involvement ends at a very high level.  In others, they are more integrated into the overall software development process and involve themselves in areas such as testing and documentation.  The common theme is that architects are most involved at the high level design phase.
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The answer to negative spaceis ::::\n\nArchitects sometimes refer to " negative space" as important in creating a desired effect- an area devoid of architectural details can enhance a larger effect.
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You could make a comparative analysis of a few architects, say from three different eras and prove how relevant they are today and why.  Your summary might include that the architects that you have chosen can be seen in much of the architecture that is built today.  Cite examples of those new works of architecture and state how the influence can be seen - like in the details, spatial relationships, and the articulation of the facade.
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Planning better to be prepared.
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http://www.du.edu/~mmccormi/plan.htm
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i'm not sure if a floor plan of an existing building would be that easy to obtain. try maybe the city office in your area i'm not sure exactly what department but certainly they have that documents. if that's not possible ask architecture students,if you know someone, they usually have plates/blueprints of some sorts in their portfolio, if your lucky they may have what you're looking for. this could be as good because they follow certain specifications and requirements in their plates the only problem is that these are floor plans of nonexisting structures, there maybe certain errors or problems but it's not like you'll be building the structure or anything, it'll be good enough since you'll just be needing the layout.
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The definitions of an intelligent or integrated building.\n\n \nOne That Maximizes The Efficiency Of Its Occupants And Allows Effective Management Of Resource With Minimum Life Costs \nOneThat is More Responsive To User Needs and has the Ability to Adapt to New Technology or Changes in the Organizational Structures.
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Form and function the eternal dilemma for an architect.\nSome people say form follows function others say function should follow form.\nWell, in my personal point of view, I say function is more important than form. You can have a beautiful room but if it doesn't work, it will be a matter of time until it's not functional and aesthetic. Because you will do the best to turn it into a functional space.\nOn the other hand if you have a building that is completely functional, you might end up with an industrial-looking building, when in fact you wanted a cosy-looking house.\nHowever, whenever I am doing an architectural project, I always try to find a balance between form and function. But if I have to sacrifice something, it will always be form (if I can't really do anything else, or I'm running out of time.)\nA good example to this issue, are the follies in La Villete from Tschumi. This buildings look great, the red colour against the green from the park is great. But they have no function, you can't get inside the building and live space. The follies are there only to be contemplated from the outside. These buildings are quite controversial, as the theory behind them go beyond the function-form dilemma. But it's a good example.\n\nHope I helped.
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Using APA Style:\nAuthor, A. A. (2000). Title of work.\n   Retrieved month day, year, from source.\n\nExample:\n\nCarey, Jeanine (2001). Animal Kingdom Lodge Pairs Design With F&B. Hotel Interactive. Retrieved May 2, 2006 from http://www.hotelinteractive.com/index.asp?page_id=5000&article_id=1075
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Planning a design that will go into the future instead of something that works/fits just for today
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Go to:\n\nhttp://www.archinform.net/ort/2988.htm?ID=128117bca07326d55ad45e959393d75a\n\nhttp://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=101212\n\nhttp://www.hobotraveler.com/ar2architectureofguatemala.php