Massing

The overall three-dimensional bulk of a building.

Definition

Massing studies test how a building envelope sits in its context, light, and heritage setting. Early massing decisions lock in 80% of a project's outcome.

Related terms

Building Envelope

The maximum permitted three-dimensional volume of a building.

Rights of Light

Legal right to receive natural light through defined apertures.

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