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THESIS PROPOSAL OUTLINE

AR511 Architectural Design 9
Adopted from September 2014 Thesis Proposal Outline by MCPS

A.

Cover Sheet (not included in the proposal pagination), with the following
information: Research project title, sub-phrase; Proponent, Affiliation (course &
year); Contact information (mobile phone number and email address), adviser, date
submitted (see sample).

B.

Proposal Proper

1.

TITLE. The student must formulate an appropriate title related to the objectives of
the project, upon a clear definition of the problem. The title must be concise and
straight to the point. example: A Disaster-Resilient Government Center for _______

2.

BACKGROUND. The proposal starts with background information on the project, a

concise overview of the defining features of the thesis. Include a brief description of
proposed project and site with an overview of the purpose and function of the project
based from the clients perspective and site context. The candidate must also
prepare a brief history on how the project came about and must justify the need for
the project. Essentially, statements justifying the need for the project should be
supported by research such as demographic data, survey reports, council resolutions,
comprehensive development plans and the like.
any controversies, problems, or need that led you to propose such a
project/undertaking
o Why did you propose the project?
o What are the need/s of the community/entity?
o What problems/opportunities did you see that led you to this proposal?
Current development/s in the study of architecture in relation to your
chosen proposed project
Cite a few, relevant literature and/or case studies
DO NOT copy and paste information, rephrase when possible and
NEVER FORGET to cite your source/s
This is the part that is supposed to give the reader a clear idea of what your
thesis is all about. Remember, clear idea. So you cannot just go discussing
anything you come across without understanding how it relates to what you
want to achieve in the end.Here are some of the points you have to cover to
make sure that you are writing your Introduction properly. A proper Introduction
will give the reader a strong strong vision of the direction you want your project
to take.
1. Present the problems and concerns which brought you to choose to work on
your proposal. You should do this without using the word I and without
presenting your proposal just yet.
2. Inform your reader of the present scenario -- the unsatisfactory conditions and
the problems that you feel need to be solved (and that YOU can actually solve
ARCHITECTURALLY). These would include such aspects such as technical
problems; absence/incompatibility of present site; need for proper planning;
need for recognition of potentials; etc. Make sure, though, that you stick only to
the relevant factors.
3. State the reason/s why it is necessary to conduct the study which will lead
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to your solution. This is sometimes called the RATIONALE (which is also a tip:
this is where you rationalize what you are doing. Why in the world must you do
this!? Will it make the world a better place?)
4. Does your problem have a historical background? Most problems do. Trace it.
Then present it clearly and coherently. But be careful about delving too much on
the historical context. Once you've connected the historical events with present
developments and the problem at hand, move on.
5. Ask yourself these questions: Do you have a clearer and deeper
understanding of the conditions pertinent to your problem? Do you want to find a
way to solve it? If there are already existing ways of solving it, are you interested
in going the extra mile to come up with a better solution? If your answer to these
questions is a resounding YES!, then tell your reader so (again: do not use I
and do not actually address your reader). All you have to do here is convince
your reader that your project is worth your effort and the readers attention.
6. Wrap up. Before you start with the next part, make sure that you have linked
all the things youve discussed. Do not leave the reader wondering where on
earth you got the idea of conducting this study. If you can come up with a clever
parting statement here, then by all means, DO!
2.1. Site. Identify the site location specifically and clearly in relation to attached
graphic materials like site and neigborhood photos (panoramic) and photo
locator map (all in A3 format) to be placed in Appendix. Explain your choice of
site as the idea basis of your thesis. Describe the physical character of the site
and its immediate context [macro (within 2 kilometer radius) to micro]. Discuss
important physical features of the site and the existing site and surrounding
environmental conditions. Consider conservation principles when building on this
site. Discuss the zoning constraints on the site: setbacks, floor area ratio limits,
building height limits, other use limits, and significant constraints. Confirm that
your proposal constitutes an appropriate use of the site in these terms.
[condensed from the Boston Architecture College]
The Site Evaluation Checklist below can be used by the candidate as a guide
in the discussion of his proposal (whichever is applicable)
SITE EVALUATION CHECKLIST by Floyd Zimmerman

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CULTURAL FACTORS
A. Resident and using population
1. Number and composition
2. Social structures and institution
3. Economic structure
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B.
C.

D.
E.

4. Political structure
5. Current changes and problems
On-site and adjacent behavior settings: nature, location, rhythm,
stability,
participants, conflicts
Site values, rights and restraints
1. Ownerships, easements, and other rights
2. Legal controls: zoning and other regulations
3. Economic values
4. Accepted territories
5. Political jurisdictions
Past and future
1. Site history and its traces
2. Public and private intentions for future use of site, conflicts
Images
1. Group and individual identification and organization of site
2. Meanings attached to the site, symbolic expression
3. Hopes, fears, wishes, preferences

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2.2. Problem. Present an explicit statement of the architectural problem, as a single

statement followed by a brief elaboration of it. The problem statement must be
clear and concise in the candidates own words.
Answer the question What is the problem that needs to be solved?
The answer to this question may be in a statement or question form
that will yield specific results
Limit the areas or variables that will be addressed in your proposal
Consider the SMART rule in formulating your problem statement:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time based
A problem statement is a description of the critical conditions and design
premises that become the starting point for schematic design [Pea, 2001];
hence, this can be done only after a thorough information gathering and
analysis by the candidate. Come up with statements identifying and
clarifying the necessity of the project within the context of the needs of the
client, the users, the community, the region or the country, as the case may
be [Groat, 2002];
or statements on the functional program of form,
function, economy and time [Pea, 2001]; or identification of values and
concerns that may have a profound effect on building form [Hershberger,
2000].
2.3. Objectives. Having identified the problem, state clearly what you want to
accomplish in order to address, answer or illuminate the problem. What do you
intend to do and how is this going to contribute towards the resolution of the
problem? Develop specific project goals in congruence with programmatic and
design concepts that were uncovered in literature review and will be tested in the
design process. The objectives should be achievable and can be equated into
architectural solutions.
Objectives are more SPECIFIC targets which eventually leads to the
attainment of your architectural goal. You may want to group them by
certain categories as determined by your goal, or arrange them according
to importance. Objectives are statements that specify what is to be
achieved toward the success of the project what the client wants to
accomplish and why [Pea, 2001]. These must be practical, based on facts
and can be implemented through the design concepts. Specific goals may
be obtained from the considerations of (Peas) function, form, economy and
time or from (Hershbergers) values in architectural programming. In this
process, the objectives must be tested for integrity, usefulness and
relevance to the architectural design problem.
2.4. Relevance. Briefly explain why the study is important and its significance to the
client, the society in general and the researcher as well. (Explain who might be
interested in the output of the project study and how this can be properly utilized
by these interested groups. Include the limitations of uses, legal or ethical, of the
project output.)
Who will benefit from your studies? How can this study be of any help in
fostering a better architecture? These are few of the questions you have to
take into consideration in writing the significance of your thesis. This may
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deal with the social, economic or cultural aspects of the project. You can
even combine or address all of the aspects if you like. Always keep in mind
that you are an architect, not a psychologist, sociologist, physician nor a
politician. And so you must always direct your discussions on the
ARCHITECTURAL aspect of your work. Oftentimes, you are carried away by
the description drawn from the clients project proposals and thereby
forgetting the architectural contributions you want your project to have.
Example, if you are working on a Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents,
you will not say that your thesis can actually heal these addicts. Instead, you
can state your possible contributions, as an future architect, to meet this
concern.
3.

THESIS CONCEPT. This section outlines the issues, concepts and questions that are
central to the thesis. The research undertaking must generate new ideas in designing
particular building types that would make the design endeavor more innovative and
creative [Thesis Context].
3.1. Conceptual Framework. Discuss the theories, architectural concepts,
methodological approaches, and variables that are important in the study. The
framework for the design of the project is initially based on the definition of the
problem and followed by the identification of its critical elements. These critical
elements may be presented through a conceptual diagram or illustration that will
describe in non-verbal terms the thesis concept. Develop a research strategy
(research design, research methods), specifically, a research and programming
plan;
This will be the part where you will inform your readers if there is a
theory you want to prove e.g. a limited area can affect the behavior of a
drug dependent, or a concept you want to test say, a moving space is best
suited for the healing mind. You might wonder what the difference between
a theory and a concept is. According to Homans (1967), a THEORY has three
basic components (1) conceptual scheme (2) set of proposition stating
relationships between properties or variables and (3) context for verification.
Your Architectural Theory of Design subjects clearly state this as a relation
between two properties, in the given example, space and behavior. Theories
have been subjected to further studies by various people and yet they are
still something that can be verified. Your thesis can be a supportive study
and a test if the theories presented are really true. A theory is something
which already has a proponent. It means that a person before you had
already proposed this theory and other people have been verifying this as
well. Therefore, your framework should be based from a proponent and the
consolidation of studies made as well to see the extent of verification done.
CONCEPTS on the other hand are just ideas or concrete expression of terms
(see chapter on concept). These may be based on your OWN ideas and NOT
coming from another researcher or proponent. If your research topic will be
working on this type of a framework, then you have to state so.
schematic diagram which shows the variables included in the study;
arrows or line should be properly placed and connected between
boxes to show the relationship between the independent and
dependent variables;
independent and dependent variables should be clearly discussed
and explained as to how these would influence the results of the
study.
*http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/urco/guidelines/Guidelines.doc
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3.2. Literature Review. Identify the key theories, major issues and debates about
the thesis topic. This section should not just enumerate and describe the studies
done, but, rather, critically engage them. Assess both their significant
contributions and limitations for the proposed study. Observe the state of the
literature in terms of how it can be used or expanded in the proposed project.
Literature review is a body of information existing in a wide variety of
stored format that has conceptual relevance for a particular topic of inquiry
[Groat, 2002]. This is essential in the beginning of the process and it will
present useful and lasting information to the project development. The
candidate must be able to identify key sources (books, magazines, websites,
existing facilities, etc) of information related to the proposed project.
Explain the relevance of these sources to your research and how they
influenced your ideas.
When you have already established your scope, you probably would have
also known the coverage of your thesis. Hence, you are ready to define
varied literature related to your study. These are summarized versions of
articles, researches, write-ups and other thesis works which are somehow
related to your topic(s). The key here is simple. The more you read, the
better! And therefore the easier for you to visualize and understand the
needs of your work. This would also help you know where will you take-off.
Having known what were already written and published, you will then have
the idea where would you start your study. Will it just be a continuation of an
existing project? Will you just be pushing a new theory related to those
previously stated? Or is it a totally new project with totally new concepts
related to the existing ones? To help you further understand, here are some
guidelines on citing related literature.
be very critical when choosing your literature and studies make sure that
they have been made/conducted by people who are experts in their fields
Critically choose information you access from the internet. It would be
helpful if you take note of the web address or page of the material you plan
to use;
web addresses with a .edu means it comes from an educational institution
BUT NOT ALL literature with .edu addresses are always reliable be critical,
make sure that the author is a professor or someone who specializes in the
field of study you are pursuing;
Look for journals or journal databases some scholarly articles can be
accessed free or with no charge;
Reports from government and private institutions or entities may also
provide reliable data
Consider information from books or published materials these would be
a more reliable source of information.
Make sure to always cite your sources properly refer to whatever
citation format your department is using.
Never cut and paste a whole page unless needed BUT make sure to use
the proper citation and format in such cases.
Look for literature and studies that support and contradict your proposal
both will be useful in your presentation, analysis and interpretation.

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4.

METHODS. Describe how you intend to conduct the study, including the activities
and procedures to be undertaken to attain objectives, the methods that will be used,
how you intend to analyze data and evaluate project outcomes.
4.1. Methods of Inquiry. Develop a research strategy (research design, research
methods), specifically, a research and programming plan. Enumerate and
explain, step-by-step, the specific design and research methods that were or will
be used to explore concepts and design approaches. Relate the discussion on
information gathering techniques back to the thesis concept and conceptual
framework.
This section includes the assessment and presentation of the Clients
needs; generalized design standards from architecture references (i.e. Time
Savers Standards, Architectural Graphics Standards, NBC); and specific
agency design guidelines as applicable to the project (i.e. DepEd, DOT,
SBMA). The student must formulate a set of design guidelines that must
conform to the objectives of the project.
4.2. Case Study Analysis.
This chapter is actually an extension of your Research Data. The
difference is that with Case Studies, you are analyzing existing related
structures, groups, localities and situations and you might be getting
information that may not be available in textbooks or previous studies. This
is especially true for local cases that may have some connection with your
project. Focus, however, should be on the variable that may be difficult to
determine without actual reconnaissance. Do not forget that you are the one
who has the best understanding of your project and what information you
need from the case studies. That simply means that it is also YOU who can
conduct the studies most effectively. If you need information regarding
structures or scenarios abroad (especially if you want to determine the
applicability of certain theories and principles to the Philippines), you can
use secondary data. It is best, in this case, to come up with at least one local
study (besides the foreign one) so that it would be easier to determine the
applicability and feasibility of foreign concepts in local settings
Reference: Architecture Thesis Manual by: EMCVillanueva.GRLajom

Present 2 (two) case study examples (preferably 1 local, 1 foreign) with

one scheme fully investigated through graphic documentation of the
analytical drawings and constructions. Narrate the findings, relating them to
your thesis concept. Discuss the method of inquiry employed and relate the
inquiry methods of your thesis. Explain clearly why you selected each case
study sample. [Boston Architectural College, 2011]
Each case study can be presented by first explaining how they are
related to your project. You can discuss the situation by dividing it into sub
components and presenting their respective merits. If you think that
sketches, maps, graphs and photographs would help you explain them
better, then use them to support your data. Just remember to provide proper
captions or else, they may be useless. Lastly, you have to make sure that
all the specific concerns are discussed properly, and their relevance to the
project stated clearly. It is also advisable that you choose cases that are
related to your thesis in distinctly varied ways. One case study may be
concerned with a project similar to your proposal and another which
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employs a technology which is comparable to what you are proposing. You

might also be able to draw more reliable conclusions by studying both local
and foreign cases.
Reference: Architecture Thesis Manual by: EMCVillanueva.GRLajom

5. EXPECTED RESULTS

5.1. Design Guidelines These are statements or a set of design criteria expressing
the basic philosophy and principles which will provide the necessary guidelines in
the design of the project [Groat, 2000] and evaluation of the architectural
solution.
5.2. Program Requirements. Identify the proposed use or uses for the project that
may be accommodated outdoors within the site and within the building. Discuss
appropriateness of use(s) in terms of history and the adjacent or nearby context
(cultural, economic, historical, political, social and environmental). Explain how
the intended use or uses relate to your thesis concept. Research and articulate
development controls to which the building must conform. Discuss the restrictive
provisions that come from building codes, ordinances and deeds of restrictions
on accommodating the proposed use(s).
List all users of the building by group and explain how they will use the
building, then identify general areas of use by percentage, i.e., 25% retail,
25% office, 50% residential, for a mixed-use building.
Present a complete schedule of spaces, including quantities (how many,
capacity) and sizes (length, width, square meter). The basis for the
derivation of facility requirements for the project should be stated and
explained clearly. Illustrate with drawings the relationships between major
program elements such as relative size, adjacency requirements, volumetric
relationships, etc.
5.3. Technologies. Discuss issues that you anticipate will emerge in your thesis
relating to the integration of building systems in your design. Discuss how you
anticipate technological issues (structural and environmental control systems
technologies) might be relevant to your thesis. How might specific technologies
be a vehicle for the development of the issues, concepts, and questions that are
central to your thesis? Discuss methods and means of inquiry relevant to
exploration of these technologies:
5.3.1. Architectural
5.3.2. Structural
5.3.3. Utilities
6.

CONCLUSION. These are brief generalizations which are derived from the findings.
It may be stated as generalizations from a micro to a macro level of vice versa. It can
be inferences which can be discerned from the results of the study. It should also
include the Design Philosophy of the researcher: what they are trying to accomplish
with design, and, more importantly, what one thinks design should accomplish.
These are the bases of your ideas for the proposal, a guiding dictum which gels
your proposed work into one, single composition. There are two types of
philosophy. One, coming from a person, living or not, who may have studied the
same topics youre dealing with and defined ideas appropriate for your study.
Thus, you have to quote them and tell your readers so. And two, it may be YOUR
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OWN notions for the project. Yes, you can be a philosopher, why not? And so, you
are able to conceive your own thoughts especially if you were the one who
proposed the study. CAUTION: You may be tempted to use philosophies you
already have used for your design plates when you were in you lower years. Why
not? But see to it that it would be applicable for your project youre doing.
Philosophies are NOT FIXED. On the contrary, they should be FLEXIBLE. Meaning,
they must bend to where they should go and reflect the design you would like to
have for your project.
Reference: Architecture Thesis Manual by: EMCVillanueva.GRLajom

7.

SCHEDULE of THESIS REQUIREMENTS. This section outlines the minimum

requirements a thesis candidate must produce in each of the phases of thesis work.
Modify the list by adding a requirement which you think is vital to your thesis
concept.
7.1.Pre-Thesis
7.1.1. Owners Authorization
7.1.2. Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT or OCT)
7.1.3. Zoning Certificate
7.1.4. Declaration of Real Property
7.1.5. Survey Lot Plan / and Topographic Map for sloping lots with Lot Profile
7.1.6. Vicinity Map (within 200-meters for CBD and 2-Km for other lots) and
Route Map
7.1.7. Land Use Map
7.1.8. Master Plan (for projects within PUDs, government centers, university
campus and the like)
7.1.9. Site Photos (with photo locator)
7.1.10. Neighborhood Photos (with photo locator)
7.1.11. Data for Justification of Project Needs:
7.1.11.1.
CLUP, latest (in-text citations)
7.1.11.2.
Zoning Ordinance (in-text citations)
7.1.11.3.
Others: Council Resolutions, Deed of Restrictions, etc
7.1.12. Information Gathering and Analysis
7.2.DESIGN 9
7.2.1. Proposal Writing and Schematic Programming
7.2.1.1.
Thesis Proposal Manuscript (4 copies)
Appendix: all documents in item 7.1 Pre-Thesis
7.2.2. Proposal Review
7.2.3. Conceptual Design (manual) drawings will be done in mixed-media on
20 x 30 illustration board:
7.2.3.1.
Analysis Drawings Site Analysis (natural, cultural, historical,
physical, climatological with thorough discussion on architectural
concept
7.2.3.2.
Site Development Plan
7.2.3.3.
Floor Plans
7.2.3.4.
At least 2 (two) Sections and if applicable critical sections
7.2.3.5.
Exterior Perspective (2 minimum); Aerial Perspective for
Complex Projects
7.2.3.6.
Interior Perspective (2 minimum) + Spot Perspective
7.2.4. Mock Defense
7.3.DESIGN 10
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7.3.1. Design-Development Programming To start during Sem break

7.3.2. Preliminary Design CAD drawings will be printed on 11.69 x 16.54 A3
copy paper:
7.3.2.1.
Site Development Plan
7.3.2.2.
Floor Plans
7.3.2.3.
At least 4 (four) Elevations
7.3.2.4.
At least 2 (two) Sections
7.3.2.5.
Exterior Perspective
7.3.2.6.
Details
7.3.3. Thesis Writing and Final Programming
7.3.3.1.
Thesis Manuscript and Final Program (4 copies)
7.3.3.2.
Appendix:
7.3.3.2.1. Architectural Drawings (monochrome)
7.3.3.2.2. Pertinent Research Data
7.3.4. Final Design
7.3.4.1.
Story Board computer rendered drawings printed on 64 x 64
260gsm inkjet media paper;
7.3.4.2.
Scale Model
7.3.5. Oral Deliberation
8.

REFERENCES. List the materials that are cited in the thesis and ensure that all
bibliographical entries are complete. Follow these thumb rules from the SLU Research
Guidelines:
A. Published materials
- Books / monographs: Author. (Year). Title of Book. Place of Publication:
Publisher.
- Journals: Author. (Year). Title of Article.Journal, volume (issue), pages.
B. Electronic sources
1. for a formerly published material that has been posted in the net,
follow the above guide:
(A) but identify it as an electronic version
- e.g.: Author. Year. Title of Article [Electronic Version]. Journal,
volume (issue), pages
2.
for stand-alone document in the net, indicate the author or
organization that has posted the material plus the website address
and the exact date when you accessed this
3. for stand-alone document in the net that has no author, date or place
of publication, use the article title to identify this, together with the
website address and the date of access
- e.g.:
GVUs 8th WWW user survey. (n.d) Retrieved August 8, 2000,
from http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/uerservey1997-10/ [this is the
Universal Resource Locator or URL]
Note: Always provide URLs that work and link directly to the article.
If a URL does not work, remove it lest it affects the integrity of your
manuscript.
C. Personal communication
This is not listed under Reference (as this belongs to the so-called nonretrievable data) but cited instead in main text itself, much like in-text
citations.
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e.g. (H.J. Simpson, personal communication, September 29, 1999)

C.

APPENDICES. Attach supplemental data (not included in the proposal

pagination), e.g. lot plan, photographs, owners consent, etc used in the
preparation of the proposal together with other pertinent information. Fit
documents in A4 or A3 paper sizes.

D.

FORMAT. Be very concise but complete in the presentation. Present only the
most important details. Print on A4 8.27 x 11.69 copy paper, single space, with
a space in between content headings and paragraphs, FONT Century Gothic No.
12, put section headings in boldface, 1.25 left side margin (to accommodate
fastener) and 0.75 top, bottom and right side margins, insert page number (font
size No. 10) on the lower right corner. Illustrations that will not fit in A4 size must
be printed on A3 11.69 x 16.54 copy paper with same A4 margin specifications.
Fold A3 sheets neatly to the margins, not the edge of the paper. Orient pages in
the same direction (vertical or portrait). Secure the papers with a transparent
folder and a fastening device on the left side (see Advisers sample). Prepare
several copies for the adviser and members of the jury.

E.

POLICIES.
1. Advisers Consultation. A weekly consultation with the design advisor shall
be
required to enable the advisor to monitor and assess the progress of the student.
External consultations with other SLU College of Architecture professors shall NOT
be performed. The consultation with the adviser will be part of the assessment
of the students semestral performance.
2.
Thesis Proposal Evaluation. The advisor shall evaluate the extent of the
students compliance to all the requirements of the thesis proposal as to its
quality and completeness. If the advisor finds the students work satisfactory,
he/she then signs the Endorsement Sheet.
3. Absences. The core of the Design 9 course program is based on the students
diligent consultation and constant update of his/her progress with the advisor.
Hence, failure to regularly consult (following the University Policy on Attendance)
with the advisor shall result to a grade of DROPPED due to Absences.

PROPOSAL APPROVAL

The approval of the thesis proposal is proposed at 100% or 3/3 by the jury
members;
The maximum number of endorsement(s) to be made by the thesis
candidate for further review prior to approval will depend on the Advisers
discretion;
The Chairman will be consulted on difficult situations, i.e. when a Jury
members comments or requirements are beyond the students
capabilities and scope of work;
The Jury is encouraged to read thoroughly the proposal and discuss the
project among the team members to provide recommendations, or
comments and evaluations that are within the context of the criticism
criteria;

WORKING SCHEDULE
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August 12 to 29 Initial evaluation of the proposal rooted on the basic

documents
Pre-thesis data gathering and formulation of the thesis
framework
September 2 to September 19 Thesis proposal writing
September 21
Submission of the thesis proposal (3 copies)
September 25 to 29
Preliminary Examination
September 30 to October 15
Jury evaluation
October 16 to October 22 Data Gathering
October 23 to November 14 Conceptual designing
November 6 to 10
Midterm Examination
November 14 Submission of conceptual designs, on 20 x 30 illustration
boards, manual drafting, mixed-media
November 16 to December 4 Mock Defense
December 14 to 17
Final examination

EVALUATIVE CRITERIA
The following criteria for thesis proposal criticism and evaluation are a synthesis
of the SLU system and that of Boston Architectural College [2011]:
1. Completeness and Clarity (30 points)
1.1 Is the thesis (statement) sufficiently clear and substantial to
form the basis of a project?
1.2 Is the background of the study sufficiently elaborated?
1.3 Are the proposed site and program appropriate for the
particular thesis?
1.4 Are the proposed site and program sufficiently documented for
the design process to commence?
1.5 Are all the necessary sections of the thesis proposal provided?
2. Context (30 points)
2.1 Do the analyses indicate an understanding of those
architectural concepts and elements which are pertinent to the
study?
2.2 Is the research coherent, interesting and realistic?
2.3 Does the research initiated in the guidelines support the
proposal?
2.4 Are the methods of inquiry and design guidelines for the project
specific, appropriate and clear?
2.5 Does the schedule of requirements relate specifically to the
methods of inquiry and design guidelines?
2.6 Is the process clearly delineated and well organized?
3. Relevance (25 points)
3.1 Does the research tackle a concern that has relevance or
immediate impact to a great number of people?
3.2 Does the study address a timely issue?
3.3 Does the research look at a highly significant but largely
unstudied concern?
3.4 Does the study have possible impact on practice, social-action
or policy decisions in the public sphere?
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3.5 Do the intended outcomes promise significant economic, sociocultural, or environmental benefits?
4. Others (15 points)
4.1 Is the proposal well-written & free from writing errors?
References:
Architecture Thesis Manual by: EMCVillanueva.GRLajom
Architectural Thesis Format Style Guidelines by Bober
Boston Architectural College Master of Architecture Thesis Handbook, Fall 2011, retrieved July 22,
2014, from http://www.the-bac.edu/Documents/Departments/ Thesis/
2011/MArch_Thesis_Handbook.pdf
Floyd Zimmerman, Site Analysis, The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th edition, 2000
Http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/urco/guidelines/Guidelines.doc
Linda Groat and David Wang, 2002 Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Philippine Architecture College Notes from UST, FEU, UE, SLU, and UP Diliman - College of
Architecture, retrieved on July 24, 2014, from https://www.facebook.com/
groups/1492059724357643/permalink/ 1493494777547471/
Robert Hershberger, 1999, Architectural Programming and Pre-design Manager, Mc-Graw Hill.
Robert Hershberger, 2000, Programming, Excerpt from the Architects Handbook of Professional
Practice, 13th Edition.
Saint Louis University Research Guidelines 2011.
Saint Louis University Architectural Research Guideline for 2009-2011.
Saint Louis University Architectural Thesis Guidelines for 2004-2006
Saint Louis University Architectural Thesis Guidelines for 2001.
University of the Philippines Masters of Architecture Guide for Thesis-writing Draft of Far Eastern
University
Architecture Thesis Manual
University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture Thesis Logbook 2010-2011
William M. Pea and Steven A. Parshall, 2001, Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming
Primer, John Wiley & Sons.

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