Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Architectare aud Five Arts GEPARTHENT OF ARCHITECTURE PUP Engineering 2nd Architectare Suilfing, Anonas St,, Sta, tesa, Hanlta THESIS GUIDELINES ABD eUTUE MANUAL Yor tho Begres Fregram Bachelor of Science ia Architecture ARCH. NOEL R. DOMINGOPolytechnic University of the Philippines College of Architecture and Fine Arts DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE Pup Engineering and Architecture Building, Anonas St., Sta, Mesa, Manila THESIS GUIDELINES AND OUTLINE MANUAL for the Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Architecture Prepared by Archt. Ted Villamor G. Inocencio, M. Architecture and Archt. Rey S. Gabitan, Dipl. in Urban and Regional Planning 2001 A.D. TFVGinocencio RSGahian BUS CAEL DNFOREWORD In any endeavor, which tries to prove something and with the intention to come up with something worthy of emulation, it doesn't matter who succeed or who has not, but the lessons learned. One of them is making a thesis, which is considered as the crystallization of how a student in the degree program of the BS Architecture course is made after a minimum of five long years of a student's stay in college. Along the way, any student would find that undergoing an architectural thesis course is not just something to pass or just a hurdle to take in order to get a piece of paper called diploma. It is more than that, and one for real ~ an expose showing what stuff an Architecture student is made of or how a student is molded. From unsure steps maybe a freshman student is taking at the onset of the journey, the thesis is an acid test cetapulting him or her to have a strong foothold in the present and moreover, in his or her chosen career in the years to come. It is not the end-all or be-all of everything, yet it functions as a gauge of a student's painstaking metamorphoses — from a young person bereft of a deeper architectural knowledge to a more mature design individual. Perhaps, it can also aim for a person having developed the qualities of a cutting-edge future Architect whose analytical thinking that could be formed through the thesis arms him or her with necessary tools in expending professional conduct and decisions later. For the moment being, this thesis guideline and outline manual shall serve its purpose and dreams in its own time basically having the student in mind, the future stakeholders of the Architecture profession until. . - The Authors TVGinocencio, RSGabian. PUP CAFA Archilecture Thasis Guideline & Ouflna Men nTTHESIS GUIDELINES 1. INTRODUCTION This Thesis Guidelines shall be the implementing rules on the conduct of the Architecture Thesis Class of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts of PUP. The thesis would be an\individualleffort/and as such the student is responsible for his/her conduct of research based on the consultations made with their respective advisers. This Thesis Guidelines will help the student understand the full responsibility they will have to take when undergoing the final requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture. 2. THESIS CLASS 2.1 Coverage: 2.1.1. The thesis is a culmination of all the knowledge that the student rust have learned from the course. The Thesis Class is composed of ARCH 511(S\units) and ARCH 521 (5 Uils). 2:1.2 ARCH 614 will consist ofZproblem identification, “thesis proposal ‘submission, thesis design studies/research and book writing esquisses, Preliminary deliberations and a student course performance examination. 2.1.3 ARCH 521 will include the translation stage of the design studies output of ARCH 511 presented in a jury deliberation. 2.2 Student Qualifications: 2.2.1 Students are allowed to take the Thesis Class (AR 511 & 521) if they have passed all the ARCHITECTURAL and ENGINEERING Subjects from first to fourth year as outlined in the curriculum. 2.2.2 Students are allowed to take ARCH 521 (Architectural Design 10) after passing ARCH 511(Architectural Design 9). 2.3.Student Responsibilities: 2.3.1, Students should read and fully understand the content of the Thesis Guidelines. 2.82 They are to. nfm theinsparents/guardians’ aboit the financial /fequirements to be incurred for the whole duration of the thesis project and the preparation thereof, 23. They ae required tend atferajmeetings, and leturesciven by the thesis advisers. If student failed to attend two meetings for any reason) ‘he/she will be automatically dropped from the course! Thesis advisers ‘may conduct collaborative mentoring or team teaching, TVGinocencio, RSGabitan. PUP CAFA Archileclure Thesis Guideline & Quinn Lina SHAT(23-4 It is the responsibility of the student to check on the college bulletin boards for any announcements regarding the course. (2.3.6 "They are to submit on schedule various submittals throughout the course. 23.6 "Required consultations are to be made by the student with their respective thesis advisers. Consultations with other faculty members are also encouraged. 23.7 They are fesponsible to, check on» the originality of their thesis. Mere duplications of previous thesis works are not allowed. If the thesis passed the proposal stage and afterwards ittwas found out that it has already — been done before in the:college'or‘elsewhere; then the student will have to be\dropped from the course. 2.3.8 The students bear the ultimate|responsibility/for meeting (all the | requirements necessary for completing the course. 2.3.9 All communications regarding thesis proceedings from students and their parents should be properly coursed io the HEAD of the TEC through their respective advisers. 3. THESIS COUNCIL 3.1 Composition: 3.1.1. The Thesis Council shall be composed of the CAFA Architecture Department Head as the Chairperson and faculty advisers of Architectural Design subjects as members. 3.1.2 In cases of complaints and the Department Head is also a Thesis ‘Adviser, the Dean of CAFA will preside over the Thesis Council 3.2 Function 3.2.1. Approves the schedules, content and formats of submittals, evaluation/deliberation guidelines, and other thesis concerns as recommended by the thesis advisers and/or jury members. 3.2.2 Decides on complaints and other concerns coming from students Parents/guardians and or thesis advisers or jury members. 3.2.3 Amend the thesis guidelines as deemed necessary. 4, THESIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE 4.1 Composition: 4.1.1 The Thesis Evaluation Committee (TEC) shall be composed of the Department Head as Chairperson and the thesis advisers of the preceding year as members. a FR insane Bean BS Fe4.2 Funetion 4.24 The TEC members reviews the Thesis Proposals submitted by students through the Thesis Advisers and approves them on the basis of the following. 4.2.1.¢)Relevance!) 42.1 20 noinelig 42.1.3 fespeecbabilitvag 4.2.1.4)Practicabilty) 4.2.1.5 Feasibility | 42.1.4 Defensibiiivd 4.2.1. {.Gontribution tevbocnoh lsnemiedgesiay 4.22 423 The members of the TEC should finish the evaluation not later than a week after the submission date, and submit the same to the Head, Architecture Department as TEC Chair. ‘The Chairman shall evaluate proposals only when there is a split result. §. THESIS ADVISERS 5.1 The Thesis Adviser shall handle a thesis class composed of not more than 35 ‘students. 5.2 Incoming Thesis Advisers shall be known before the end of classes of the preceding semester as they are going to hold al/Pre:Thesis' Forum’ to’discuss format of thesis proposal submission for the succeeding thesis class at a date to be ascertained. 5.3 Qualifications: 5.34 5.3.2 5.3.3 The Thesis Advisers .will be assigned by the Dean of the College of Architecture upon the recommendation of the Architecture Department Chairperson. Should have at least 12 masteral units in Architecture, Urban Planning or other Allied Professions. Should have finished the Research Methods in their masteral course. 5.4 Responsibilities: 544 54.2 5.4.3 The thesis advisers are to guide the students in this endeavor and ensure the proper implementation of the Thesis Guidelines. The Thesis Advisers are to hold Thesis Forum together with the Department Head and/or the Dean when the need arises for more clarification on the manner of the Thesis proceedings. Announcements for meetings/Thesis Forum shall be made at least one week before the schedule. ‘Thesis advisers may conduct collaborative mentoring or team. ‘teaching. 5 TVGinocencio, RSGabitan: PUP CAFA Archilecture Thesis Guideline & Oatine Manual OAT5.4.4 They have tovreviews\comimient and Approve thesis proposals prior to recommendation to TEC. They are to \report\/of//any findings” on 5.4.8 They are to report and comment on the |jinsufficiency. of data and “incomplete work ofthe student 54.6 They wil prepare teqtggmaiuionsnesisen ofsconsuttion, submitatayg 5.4.7 Introduce the thesis proponent at the start of the deliberation and be present during the entire procedure to ensure that the conduct of deliberation is carried out properly. No simultaneous deliberations of students of one thesis adviser should be carried out. 5.4.8 Assign jury members to each student and brief each member of the jury on manner of deliberation and criteria for evaluation before the deliberations. 5.4.9 Will collate the result of deliberation per day and submit the same to the Architecture Department Head for posting on or before the following day 5.4.10 Submit all required reports on time 6. THESIS PROPOSAL 6.1 The initial step in the Thesis class is the preparation of the Thesis Proposal. 6.2 The students are required to prepare at least three different thesis proposals. 6.3. These proposals should be done during the summer vacation prior to the thesis school year. ‘Thesis\/proposalsiould be submitted to the advisers for initial approval at the start of the semester and as early as the first day of classes. Dcedine for submission shall be one week after the st day of asses. | 6.4 The format of submission. will be formulated by the thesis advisers and approved by the Thesis Council. Incoming thesis advisers for the succeeding ‘school year shall prepare the format and to be approved by the Thesis Council before the final examinations. The format shall be discussed on a Pre-Thesis Forum. 6.5 Each Thesis Proposal shall be submitted to the Thesis Evaluation Committee (TEC). Eauembenfteitaahabesiiaengeontolite-TesieProrcnaly {for evaluation with the, name, afithe;evaluston indicated:on the front lower right comer of the folder. 6.6 Each of the submittal shall include an evaluation form (see'Form T=1)! 6.8 The Thesis advisers shall affix their signature at upper right corner of Form T-1 indicating the time and date of submission. 6 nn Bea TS Fn6.9 The TEC shall receive all proposals one week after the first day of classes; UEvainntionseteothprepeniannenidananlininiasaniniensaferine-lask-day-of 7 submission of thesis proposals: 7. APPROVAL OF THESIS PROPOSAL 7.1 Approval Of Thesis Proposal 714 TAZ 713 714 Proposals, which received a majority evaluation of “approved” or “approved with comments’ from the TEC, are considered approved proposals. Majority means, either getting a unanimous approval from the three evaluators or two-thirds of the evaluators have given the proposal the “approved” or “approved with comments” recommendations, In case of a split result, the/Depariment*Headshall'make"the' final” evaluation,uponsconsultation»withsyEGemembers who disapproved the said proposal. Approved proposals can proceed with their research and book writing. Disapproved proposals shall submit another proposal or resubmit the ‘same proposal with necessary recommendations given by the evaluators until the proposal has received the necessary majority “approved” evaluation. {7A No Tepetition of a similar thesis undertaking is to be allowed. The one who 7. submitted the proposal first will be the recognized thesis proponent. This can be counterchecked through Form T-1 wherein the time and date of submission is indicated. Because of this, the students are encouraged to submit proposals earlier, rather than wait for the submission deadline. 1.5.1 similar thesis undertaking is any of the following: 7.1.5.1.1 (The scope of the project is exactly the same or with minor |vatiations with onlyithe site/location being different 7.1.5.1.2 Same site/location but the two projects could be merge into” 7.2 Deadline for Approval of Resubmitted and New Proposals 724 722 723 ? Resubmitted Proposals or New Proposals seeking Approval from the TEC shall be submitted nottaterthan 25 daysiafterthe first day ofclassesi All Proposals should have been approved by the TEC notilater than’ 307 _ days after the first day of classes, If no proposal shall be- approved by that time, the student shall either be dropped from the course or he/she can ask the permission of his/her classmates to have their extra “approved” proposals be undertaken by them. It must be accompanied with a Letter of Consent/Permission from the granting proponent.8. RESEARCH & BOOK WRITING 8.1 The Proponent shall be guided by the research methods/procedures as indicated in the Thesis Manual. However, content of book is not limited to the outline. The Thesis Advisers and/or the proponent can modify or make adjustments necessary to suit a particular thesis. 8.2 Intellectual plagiarism, if found existent in the work of the student, shall be subject to academic sanctions as embodied in the university policies. 2 Sepuateetsbeslesmcanenaionaaaladiaeticittniainib® 7289 Advisers andy gabe hetieincom 84 Two copies of the final draft of book shall be distributed to jury on deliberations: day. 8.5 Final copy of the book shall be submitted one week after the final deliberations. One original and two copies of the book shall be submitted. One copy will be for thelibrarysjone copy for theycollege"flelahd the original to be returned to the WARE re book must have the gigatmenialnennansineisivronsmtetoreny 8.6 Recommended Book Structure 8.6.1 Front 8.6.1.1 Cover with Book Title and other Pertinent Entries 8.6.1.2 Certificate of Acceptance by the College 8.6.1.3 Certificate of Acceptance by the Thesis Adviser 8.6.1.4 Certificate of Acceptance by the Panel of Jurors 8.6.1.5 Table of Contents 8.6.1.6 List of figures, illusirations, maps, tables or abbreviations (in no particular order) 8.6.1.7 Acknowledgement page or preface 86.2 Body 8.6.2.1 THE RESEARCH TEXT 8.6.22THE DESIGN SOLUTION (including legible presentation board repros) 86.3 Back 8.6.3.1 Bibliography 8.6.3.2 Appendices or Annexes 8.6.3.3 Jury Comments 8.6.3.4 Permit to Deliberate (1* and 2™ Semesters) 9, RESEARCH CONSULTATIONS 9.1 The Research Proponents shall undergo research consultations with their respective thesis advisers. A\Form/T-2'shall'accompany every consultation,’ 9.2 The Thesis Advisers shall schedule consultations per major topic in the thesis manual 9.3 Advisers shall properly record and note comments using Form T:2.) 8 Fe: 2.4 Form T-2 shall be signed by the thesis adviser and to be photocopied by the » : iput. The basis of evaluation shall be the expected output of the student for the period of consultation, 9.5 Any student who has not undergone consultation after two given ‘consultation! the course. No reconsideration shall be given to the student, It is to be reminded that it is not the obligation of tne adviser to notify the students of their missed consultations. It is the responsibilty of the student to know or be aware of how many times they have been absent from the given consultation schedules, 11916 The Thesis Advisers are to submit a report to the Department Chairman a week / after the midterms and a week before the deliberations containing the advisers!” evaluation of the student for every scheduled topic consultations and other _ fequirements for the course (see Section 15. Thesis Grade). / 9.7 Those who got a failing mark in the Pre-deliberations Grade (see Section 15.) Thesis Grade) will not be allowed to undergo the Thesis Deliberations, 10. DELIBERATIONS, 10.1. Deliberations Submittals 10.1.1 A schedule for submittals of al! requirements for deliberations has to be arranged by the Thesis Advisers and approved by the Thesis Council 10.1.2 Submittals prior to deliberations schedule shall be the minimum requirements as set by the Thesis Advisers. (Bdilt2yenblsSemesien Deliberation 10.1.2.1.1 Concept Board which includes style guides to be adopted 10.1.2.1.2 Site Selection and Analysis 10.1.2.1.3 Environmental Systems Board 10.1.2.1.4 Case Studies 10.1.2.1.5 Conceptual Sits Development |10.1.2.2. Second Semester Deliberations 10.1.2.2.1 Concept Board which includes style guides to be adopted 10.1.2.2.2 Site Development Plan 10.1.2.2.3 Floor Plan/s of Major Buildings/s 10.1.2.2.4 Elevations of Major Buildings/s 10.1.2.2.5 Architectural and Structural Bay Sections 10.1.2.2.6 Perspective of major Building/s 10.1.2.2.7 Interior Perspectives of Major Area/s 10.1.2.2.8 Aerial Perspective of Site Development or Model 10.1.2.2.9 Environmental Systems Board 9 FVGInonenan BSGahian PUP PALA De Fen Tae ne Dna10.1.3)No late submission will be|aecepted! Failure to submit on time forfeits the student's right to draw for his/her deliberation’s slot. As such, he/she will be dropped from the course. 10.1.4 All submittals will be stored in one safe place by the Thesis Advisers and will be only taken out during the schedule of deliberations by the proponent 10.1.5 Additional submittals of optional requirements can be done on deliberation day. 10.1.6 An executive summary of the thesis of not more than two pages shall be | prepared and distributed to the three jurors on deliberation day. 10.1:7 No. submittals of minimum requirements, whether revisions of the, ‘submitted minimum requirements or additional boards comprising the | minimum requirements, shall be accepted on deliberation day. | 10.2 Schedule of Deliberations 10.2.1 The Thesis Advisers should inform the students on the proposed ‘schedule of deliberations. The calendar of activities and consultations, including the schedule of deliberations, are to be given on a Thesis Forum to be conducted by the Thesis Advisers and Chairman of the Thesis Council. 10.2.2 The deliberations should be scheduled before the final examination’s schedule on the school calendar and to be approved by the Thesis Council. 10.3 Drawing for Deliberations Slot 10.3.1 The proponents are to draw for their deliberation’s slot when they have ‘submitted the minimum requirements. 10.3.2 Once the student has drawn their slot, he/she has to sign a list containing the name of the student and the day and time of deliberation that he/she has drawn. 4 10.4 The final list of proponents who will undergo oral defense will be posted on the board. The listing shall be in proper sequence and the place of deliberations to be indicated if it warrants it or to be announced (venue). 10.5 Qualification for Deliberation 10.5.1 The student will be allowed to deliberate if he/she has passed the advisers consultation grace and has satisfied the minimum submission evaluation. The minimum submission evaluation will be based on the following: 10.5.1.1 Degree of completeness 10.5.1.2 Creativity and quality of presentation materials. 1010.5.2 A form for permit to deliberate (Form T-3) shall be properly filed to the Department Head for approval. The permit shall include the submission evaluation grade and the adviser consultation grade. 10.6 Deliberations Jury 10.6.1 Composition 10.6.1.1 The jury for the Deliberations shall be composed of three members. 10.6.1.2 The jury can either be irom the CAFA Architecture Department or invited jury outside of the university. 10.6.13 Current Thesis Advisers cannot sit as members of the jury. 10.6.1.4 Invited jury can be Architects in the academe or Architects in their professional practice. 10.6.1.5 In case there is an invited jury, the jury composition for one Proponent should have at least two members from the CAFA Architecture Department. 10.6.1.6 One member of the jury shall act as the chairperson. In case there is an invited jury, the chairperson or the thesis adviser shall inform the guest juror of the methods in evaluation. 10.6.1.7 The Thesis Advisers shall prepare a list of probable jury and alternates from the Department and inform the faculty members of their assignment. The faculty member assigned to sit as jury will have to sign the list to acknowledge the acceptance of assignment. 11. DELIBERATION EVALUATION 14.1 The Jury members are to evaluate the proponent based on the evaluation sheet given to them (see Form T-4 for ARCH 511 and Form T-5 for ARCH 521) 11.2 The Jury will be given ten minutes after the deliberations for a Jury Conference to discuss the merits of the thesis project and the outcome of the oral defense. After the discussion, the chairman of the jury will inform the adviser about the result of the jury deliberations if in their general evaluation the student passed or failed the oral defense. Each member shall accomplish the evaluation form immediately after the deliberations. 11.4 Jury comments shall be immediately distributed to the students for proper action. A copy will have to be filed by the adviser. 11.5 The students are to stay in the premises of the college until he gets the verdict of the jury and the copy of the jury comments. 11.6 The student will pass the oral defense if: 11.6.1 The jury has unanimously given the student a passing mark.11.6.2 Two jury members have given the student a passing mark and only one member has given a failing mark. 11.7 The student will fail the oral defense if: 11.7.1 The jury has unanimously given the student a failing mark. 11.7.2 Two jury members have given the student a failing mark and only one member has given a passing mark. 11.8 Result of the jury evaluation of the Thesis Proponent will be posted not later than a day after their deliberations. 11.9 Rounding off of grades is not allowed. The majority decision shall prevail 11.10 The result of the deliberation is final and unappealable. 12.0 THESIS GRADE 12.1 Pre-deliberations Grade: 12.1.1 The pre-deliberations grade shall be the average of all the consultations ' made by the student and the Pre-deliberations minimum submittal 12.1.2 The student must have passed the above before he/she can be allowed to deliberate. 12.2 Thesis Deliberations Grade’ 12.2.1 The average grade from the three jurors will be the Thesis Deliberations Grade. 12.2.2 The Thesis Advisers are to submit a compilation of the evaluation sheets of their respective thesis class with the corresponding summary of Thesis Deliberations Grade to the Department Chairperson after all the students have finished the deliberations. 12.2.3 No re-deliberations, for whatever reasons, shall be granted to any proponent who has failed the deliberations. 12.3 The Final Grade of the student will be computed based on the following: 12.3.1 )ARCH S111 First Grading 35% a. Exams and Esquisses 25% b. Consultations 10% Second Grading 65% c. Consultations/ Pre-deliberation Submittal 10% d. Thesis Deliberations 40% e. Final Dratt of Book 15% Final Grade 100%Exams? Pre-Deliberations Grade (30%) Book | Thesis | FG Esquisses Consultations Minimum | (15%) | Delibera | (100%) 3] 4] 5] 6] 7] 8] 9 | Submissi tions as”) (40%) 12.3.2 ARCH 521 First Grading 20% Consuttations/Preliminary Drawings 20% Second Grading 80% Consultations/ Pre-deliberations Submittal 20% Thesis Deliberations 60% Final Grade 100% Thesis FG Deliberations | (100%) (60%) 12.4 No final grade of incomplete is to be given. Once the student undergoes thesis deliberations, the final grade shall only be either passed (3.0 or higher) or failed (5.0). 12.5 Those who did not pursue the deliberations shall be considered dropped from the course. 12.6 If the student got a unanimous or majority failing mark from the three jurors, his Final Grade will also be failing. In this case, the adviser’s grade will not be considered. 13. THESIS BOOK SUBMISSION 13.1 The thesis book shall be submitted for approval to the Architecture Department Chairperson and the Dean for eee 13.2 All rectifications and additions required in the thesis book shall be included in the submission. 13.3 Three copies of the approved thesis book (one original and two duplicate copies) shall be submitted no later than seven (7) ealendar Gays from the!lasti TVGInocencio RSGahilan’ PUP CAEA Archiochine Thane Pa ae nay A14 13.4 The thesis book shall have the necessary signatures of the jury, the Department Chairman and the Dean of the College. 13.5 Non-submission of the thesis book after seven (7) days shall mean a grade of incomplete that will be reflected in the pink cards to be issued on that date. BEST THESIS 14.1 There will be a competition for the Best Thesis to be able to achieve a higher quality of outputs and as an incentive to the student. 14,2 The Best Thesis will be given to the top five thesis projects (1°, 2, 3°, and two honorable mention) and otner special awards as deemed by the thesis advisers and will be awarded on a special program after the exhibit of works. 14.3 The Best Thesis will be computed on the following basis: 14.3.1 First Semester Deliberations, 25% 14.3.2 Final Deliberations 75% 14.4 Special awards like Best Model will be decided after the exhibit and the finalists should display their works to qualify. 14.5 Innovative presentations, CAD presentations, multi-media presentations, and the like can be given special awardsTHESIS OUTLINE MANUAL Is TWGinocencio, RSGabilan, PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline ManualTHESIS OUTLINE MANUAL CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY + Itcould start with a general statement of the study. * Historical citations if there areany. \ How the problem came into being, its source or origin, and circumstantial account depicting the reason/s that prompted to pursue research. * Why and how the study was chosen ( initial, general justification) STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM +_/ Must show the basic importance of the study that promotes research. + The problem must indicate its timeliness according to its physical;~souei- economic; and environmental relevance is + The research problem anid the need/s it will try to address must be directly and accurately stated in a clear, concise and recognizable manner. «The statements can either de in a descriptive form or an inquisitive posture or both. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY + Must show the reader the outstanding aspects of the proposal in terms of impact it could create categorically addressing the items found in the problem ‘statement. «It must further emphatically elucidate that the research proposal is justified + Itmust give credence to the main contribution of the proposal to the body of knowledge that is Architecture. + It must magnify the picture of its importance in solving a particular issue or problem and the need for it. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES * Goal or goals, Aim or Aims are synonymous, therefore, it is or they are fairly loose statements that set forth a direction for the study. The statement of |goal/s must beigenericitolthelptebleth and can be in one to three sentences only. While ‘the goal that was ear three and a maximum of six objectives only, five is average. The more established. Preferably, there must be a minimum of objectives, the more the jury would ask for more solutions. ‘+ Always remember that goals and objectives that are formulated should be Workable\and attainable Avoid wishful ones. 16 TS ————————————————+ The usual problem about understanding project goals and objectives is that the students cannot differentiate a program's goals and objectives (\ usually non-architectural) with that of architectural goals and objectives. * With the foregoing it must then be clearly agreed now that the student may present the two separately or in a more creative manner, meld them together into cohesive statements, so that the reader may also clearly establish comprehension of the project's agenda. SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY sepa * Scope. It is the condensed description of your work's extent or coverage. It is important to determine the dimension of difficulty of your proposed study. Componential (referring to thesis components) approach maybe considered in order to get a clearer view of the things that you are going to undertake. Say, the selection procedure and process investigation of the site , environmental systems and the processes involved, space design and planning theories/ principles to be applied, cost and budget sources and constraints, etc. * Del tions. You do net limit a thesis, you delimit it, and according to description, “It is not what theyprojectweannotyachieveybut itis what not the project\can achievey’ This is so because of some limitations, and in research, limitations constitute the weakness/Es of the study beyond the control of the researcher. The delimitation statement should be clearly provided to give the reader the extent of the study in terms of its comparison with the scope given. In short, scope and delimitations could be validating complements of each other. JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY * The proponent must precisely state that the present study is not a duplication of an existing study, though, it may be a replication of another study provided it must be stressed that the present one is still essential and intends to establish an investigation to refine lest, affirm or negate the findings or solutions of other studies done before. This is important so that the study could enforce contributions of the present proposal to the most important purpose of research, what it could care to share to what we call the “fund! of knowledge” + DEFINITION OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS * General Textual Definitions They are divided into two groups, namely A. Contextual Definition They are words, terms, phrases, concepts, or abbreviations saliently used in the write-up from which the readers are not too familiar with 7 TVGinocencio RSGabien: PUP CAEA Aniuiachaw Thass Giubialing & Ondine Manual BATThe meanings of them are directly lifted from source such as, dictionaries, thesaurus and other sources of _information< B. Operational Definition They are terms [standard or colloquial), phrase or concepts exclusively adopted by the researcher either commonly used or coined which have different meanings as integrated in the write-up. They should clearly define the alluded exclusive meaningls as utilized for reading comprehension and understanding of thought. * Definition of Design Elements These may come later but should be located on this page/section of the study. They are spatial nomenclatures as given for a specific project especially those that are exclusive on them (project). Example, runabout, porte-cochere, de-molding area, holding space, frisking point, and other terms which may not find their presence in any given structure/project ordinarily, CHAPTER 2 - SYSTEMS OF RESEARCHIDATA GATHERING PROCEDURES (METHODOLOGY) ‘An encounter with architectural research is always a clear and present task among architects and architecture students elsewhere and it should be, simply because itis a mandatory aspect in every phase of the design process. Firstly, a research paradigm must be formulated. It is presenting the essence of the research process in a diagrammatic format. This is to expound in a graphic manner what the conceptual framework of the study desires to convey. This framework is the focal point of research, the central theme or the main thrust of the research study. It serves as guide in the conduct of research investigation or very similarly to a research plan. The research method is an amplification of the research paradigm. It tries to itemize the different components of the research activity to be undertaken. This can also be your research design. It includes unit of activity analysis including the sub-items related to it which is critical in the research process, work plan, instruments for sampling (if needed), and timeframe (Ghana Chart). Methodology in research may vary from one project to another (according to uniqueness or exclusivity of purpose) depending on the needs and requirements a study may possess. Therefore it is presumed that the design of which could have some similarities on its generic nature but not in its totality Population sampling and its instrument may be included if there is a quantitative requirement to establish credibility a researcher may lay claim to the study to be conducted. 18 FVGINOMERGD RSGahian BED AEA AMAGAaD Thhaais Gillie & Oude leh) BGTThis chapter evoke the extent the study Is taking, it exemplifies the organization of what the research study- tasking is all about, and thus, it gain the foothold known as the “legwork” or “dirty job" part of research. Techniques in architectural research vary from each phase of the design process, therefore, the intention of which is to undergo through the various views of the deign process and help to identify the appropriate research design tools and techniques applicable in the various steps of the process. Examples of Research Methods: EIVE-SIEP OSSIGN PROCESS * Preparation + Proposal-Making + Evaluation * Action EIGHT-STEP DESIGN PROCESS * Recognition Delineation Preparation Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Execution Re-evaluation RITTL IGN PROCESS. ‘Identify the problem * Collect information Analyze information Creative leap Work out solution Test solution Communicate and implement J.C. JONES DESIGN METHOD, © Idea * Information = Analysis © Synthesis + Evaluation * Optimization 19 TVGinocencio, RSGabitan; PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 2007IC EI ERVICI + Pre-Design services * Schematic design ‘* Design development * Contract documents * Bidding administration of contract + Post design services GUENTER AND CORKILL SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Basic definition + Preliminary program + Investigation/analysis + Program abstraction * Synthesis and development * Volumetric design proposal «Re-evaluation and modification RE’S DESIGN PROCESS © Problem identification * Analysis of users needs + Programming ‘© Design synthesis * Selecting from alternatives ‘+ Implementation «Post occupancy evaluation UAP DESIGN DOCUMENTS * Schematic Stage + Design Development Stage + Design Stage * Contract Document Stage * Construction Stage + Post-Construction Stage These are just samples of certain processes/methodologies in the researchidesign process, however, the student-proponent is given the liberty to design his/her own concept for a research design/methodology they would desire doing so, as long as the relevance of such is clearly established for the benefit of the proposed project and to their advantage in dealing with data/information processing. 20 TV/Ginocencio, RSGabilan, PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 2007CHAPTER 3 - TERMS OF REFERENCES A. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Related literature readings in research is a very informative and relevant undertaking for the proponent to have a knowledge of his research work in terms of similarities or parallelisms that may occur. From here the student-candidate may gain comprehension about the scope or extent of his work. Summaries of previous studies, researches conducted, and other thesis works should be reviewed as well as relative articles, write-ups or treatises that would lend additional information for the research. These data/information can be architectural or non-architectural depending on their relevance to the understanding of the proposal by the students. The key phrase here is, the more you read, the better, for in doing so, there could be no other recourse for the candidate not to understand his/her proposal more than it could take. If it happens that there is a closely similar study that was undertaken before, then, the candidate could explore and analyze the whole situation and find meanings about his proposal regarding the previous study's appropriateness or applicability in terms of its concepts and solutions. These readings (materials) when incorporated could be three to five _JSeparates, which should be precisely, and concisely stated/presented in the book. This part of the study gives the student a myriad of references that can be utilized in elaborating or expounding his/her work in all the units of his research deemed necessary for application. More so, the research should have sources of refereed information so it can gain additional creaibility of purpose. B. CASE STUDIES In this part, the student should present case studies of previous architectural studies, whether proposed or existing. This serves as a tool for the proponent to know more about the project through investigation of existing structures or otherwise which are related to the one he is doing. The student should not be solely dependent on references found in textbooks but more likely, a hands-on experience of case studies in the local scene. Important point of observations then would not necessarily be intrinsically architectural but more often than not, they are architectural ones or relative there jaybe views on organizational structure, activities, movements, and, idosynevasies of users, atmosphere and other relationships of observation. in short, €ritiquing is an important aspect of this chapter. Case studies to be presented shall be a composite of local and foreign cases (preferably a set of two foreign and local apiece or two foreign and one local)). It is advisable for the student to search for meanings or inspirations from them not necessarily copying them. Plagiarism is a serious offense in research,© Summary * Graphics (if applicable) — plans, profiles, features, etc. . + Analysis and Findings + Recommendation/Application to present study CHAPTER 4 - DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 4.1 Site Inventory 4.1.1 Site Selection Site selection is quite a tedious process, for it entails certain mandatory steps to follow and must be followed by heart. It also requires much legwork and coordination with authorities concerned. The number of sites to be considered must be no less than three and should be described briefly and shown through a location map. 4 1.4 Site Selection Criteria = The proponent shall formulate a site selection criteria suited for the project. = — It is broken down into two sets of criteria to be considered — the major (specific) and the minor (general) criteria. - «The major site selection criteria that are to be formulated shall be comprised of criterion that are considered. specifically for. your project. These are factors which would make the site preferable not only because of the usual utility and accessibility considerations but must consist of considerations that establishes site values highly compatible with the requirements of the specific project. They must be formulated with care and logical thinking bringing to mind the essence of these criteria in selecting the most appropriate site for the proposal. They are considered as the more potent ones in creating the tone for site selection " The minor site selection criteria refers to factors that are usually considered and is generally applicable to most type of projects, say, utility systems, accessibility , and the like. However, land use though may appear applicable to all must bea major criterion. "The student must fully understand that site selection is divided into a progressive process as follows : a. GROSS SITE SELECTION It considers the macro context of site selection where the student should be able to understand where should bethe correct or most preferable location for the project site in a larger milieu. Example, Bangued, Abra; Dingalan, Aurora; Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, etc. . b. DISCRETE SITE SELECTION It is the selected site itself within the locale identified in the gross site selection process. It must be shown in a location and Vicinity maps so that the reader could see the community to where the site belongs. It is also in here that the foregoing site selection criteria have been utilized. @b. FUNCTIONAL SITE SELECTION ‘A chosen site mayte larger than what the project needs. Therefore, the proponent should make a ‘best use analysis’ _ within the site to.determine'the most appropriate spot to where the ‘concentration of development should be confined. + In presenting the site selection criteria in tabulated form, the Likert scale system with adjectival equivalency rating can be adopted. Each criterion should be given with a corresponding weight. Major criteria shall have higher weight than the minor criteria Sample of a Likert Scale System Criteria ‘Weight re Pis Major Criteria (60%) [4 30% 03 [2 “30% 0 Minor Criteria (40%) leat | 2 Rating shall be as follows: 5 ~ highly preferable/desirable 4 — very preferable/desirable 3~ preferable/desirable 2~ satisfactory/fair 1- poor 23 TVGinocencio, RSGabitan; PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 2007Note: for projects that have specific identified sites, no site selection will be done anymore. This is true for projects like Redevelopment of Araneta Center and Preservation of Manila City Hall 44.1.2. Site Justification The chosen site must be fully justified in terms of methodical and scientific approach through analysis of a matrix resulting from a §-point rating or other rating system applied of the criteria adopted which should be the basis of site selection, It should expound further and validate the site selection. It should also state the reasons why the site was chosen over the other sites considered. However other facts about the site must be fully presented in order for the readerievaluators to fully comprehend the reason/s for the site's jusiifiable selection in its totality 4.1.2. Site Data 4.1.2.1. Macro Site Data Macro site data and analysis would give considerations on the factors outside of the specific project site (ie. on a larger scale than the Project site) that would have effects on your development strategies. 4.1.2.1.1 Physical profile + This would include location, vicinity map; general climatological data; geological/geomorphic data; soil data and other environmental data, which would be common to your specific site or lot and the surrounding areas. * Land use and zoning map is required to pinpoint the actual land use patterns to where the site is, whether it is the existing or proposed land use prepared by the local government planning office. + Image map of catchment area ( 3 km. radius ) will show the development patterns in the vicinity of the lot that could have an impact on the project. This could include maps showing edges, district characteristics, landmarks, nodes and paths. These could be incorporated in one map or separate ones. Blow-up the maps so that the 3 km. zone/catchment area is ‘emphasized. + Image map will indicate if project is viable on the chosen site It will show whether there are similar developments within the catchment influence that could have a positive or negative effect on your project. Negative if there are too many ‘competitions or overcrowding of the type of facility you are 24 TyGinocencio RSGabian PUP CAFA Anchiioclure Those Guideline & Oulline Manual D007Proposing, 6, NOwG. ang positive | ONE! TAckIves are NeIprul to your project. * Available utility systems near/adjacent to your site must be identified. + Likewise, access systems to and from the site must be discerned properly + All maps should have an indication of the project site and must be accompanied with a short explanation of the site regarding the purpose of these maps. 441.212 Socio-Economic Profile Tne socio-economic environment and its relative studies must be presented as deemed important and various demographic data and sotial structures must be included to come up with a thorough analysis. Include demographic data of the smallest government unit possible where your site is located. Sample 1995 2000 2005 2010 | Barangay Municipality/cityttown Province Region (if necessary) + Regional data will unly be necessary if project is regional in ‘scope. . Years 2005 and 2010 will be observation point of. projections. ~ + Projections will be helpful since it will show that the project considers future capacities. . Socio-economic environment could be cited with emphasis on the socio-economic sector that will have direct impact on or from your project, say, educational sector if your project is a research/educational facility; health sector if your project is about health facility; protective services if project is on secutity/rehabilitation centers; sports sector if project revolves in sports/recreation; economic sector if project is on trade/economylbusiness; tourism sector if project is tourism otientedirelated; ete *_ Statistical data would be very important on your project related to respective sectors as mentioned above. 25 TVGinocencio, RSGabitan; PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 2007« Histo-cultural data could also contribute to character oF structures to be proposed. * Other socio-economic sectors not directly related to your project should be summarized. Details are not important. 4.1.2.2 Micro Site Data Micro site data and analysis would study the environmental factors within or inside the specific site. Completeness of micro site data and analysis is very essential since this would give a clearer picture of development potentials and constraints of your site. Map of the jot showing its topography is important. ‘A slope map and slope profile is necessary to show the slope categories and slope characteristics of the site. The slope profile or section of site could influence building patterns and will show areas which are buildable and which are not (for very steep slope). - = The surface drainage run-off pattern will indicate roadway patterns and areas not suited for location of structures. * A vegetation map is necessary especially if there are existing old and precious vegetation on the site that needs to be preserved. 4.2 Site Analysis, 4.2.4 SWOT Analysis * The SWOT analysis would be easier to understand if indicated on imap, . = It is preferable if_one map wil! be allotted each for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. «Strengths and Weaknesses will refer to conditions of the site that will have an impact on the project. * Opportunities and pause refer to conditions outside of the site that will affect the project. 4.22 Summary of Site Analysis + This is one map where all the site conditions are summarized and shown to indicate development possibilities. * Constraints shall also be indicated and state what kind of intervention will be done to remove /alleviate these constraints. 264.3 User Analysis 4.3.1, Demographic Data of Expected Users Should show statistical data of major users/clients/visitors of the proposed facilites. * Statistical data coverage will depend on your projected users. Is the project covers municipal, provincial, regional, or national «What specific sector of population are you targeting? Is it the students? Tourists (foreign or local)? The ecgnomically disadvantaged? ‘or anybody ? * Are you going to target the whole population mentioned or are you only a percentage of it? 43.2 Organizational Structure + The organizational; siructure will show hierarchy of the people who shall manage the site project after the project is finished. = Indicate the source of the organizational chart/structure that was adopted. 4.3.3 Behavioral Patterns = Could be in graphical form but should show the necessary facilities/equipment for such type of activity. + Behavioral flow diagram could also be done. * Each behavioral pattern should show which ones are major activities and which are minor activities. It would then be easier to identify adjacency requirements, CHAPTER 5 - ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING 5.1. Spatial Organization Spatial or design elements must be determined and its identification must be known according to what the project requires. This must be done through considering the extent of what the other sections of research has already achieved at this point in time. Spaces maybe generic or specific, the proponent must understand this. For example a certain space like a lobby maybe claimed to exist in any structure, but a scrub-up area/suite is only exclusive to a certain section of a health facility. 5.1.1 Spatial Identification 5.1.1.1 Staffing Requirements * Should show the number of staff in every office/department * Should also state the source of the staffing requirements, say, from DECSICHED for projects concerning educational 21 TFVGinocencio RSGabiian PUP CAFA Archileciure Thesis Guideline & Oulline Manual 2007TACHUGS, LALS YES OMS COMSTETMENCIPENCKY Nans, DOTC for transport and communications projects, etc. + Staffing requirements should be consistent with projected target users/clients of the project. 5.1.1.2 Space Identification * It could be incorporated with staffing requirements ‘+ It could be presented in table form, 5.1.2 Definition of Spatial Elements + Qualitative Analysis It should state the quality of spaces desired as to color, ambiance, planning, lighting, etc. . + Quantitative Analysis It should show space parameters derived from standards such as the NBC, Local Standards or Time Saver Standards. It should calculate the approximate area required for the space based on the space parameters and number of users. 5 oot Spatial Programming/Organization "Space | StafffUser | No | Quality of Space | Space/ —T Approx. | Total Approx | : Parameter Area Area Dean's | Dean 1 | Formal, executive | 20sqm/person | 20 sq. 40 sq. m. + 12 Office look sq. m. (access) | Secretary | 1 | Open planning — = 52 sq.m. | Clerk 2 | Open planning | 4sq/person | Visitor 4 [conducive ————*| 2 sq/person 1 eames © circulation/access is approximately 30% of work area © other data such as equipmenvfacilties required can be incorporated * quality of space can be more detailed * visitor spaces should be included and differentiated ‘+ above table can still be improved further 5.2. Graphical Spatial Translations 5.2.1 General Spatial Elements * Should show the relationships between the major spaces or major structures within the site 5.2.1,4~General Matrix Diagram 52.1.2 General Bubble or Balloon Diagram It should show the intensity of adjacency by using bolder lines for required adjacent spaces. is to highlight further the adjacency requirements. 28 SaCHAPTER 6 - ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 6.1 Structural Systems It should state the main and corollary structural concept/s adopted. It could also explore new structural technologies and concepts. It should show the structural methods to be used in construction of the project, say, post and lintel, trabeated or columnar, types of foundation, footings and new technologies in structural systems such as space framing, modular coordination, etc. It could also state the materials to be used in the structural system, say, steel, concrete or combination of them, etc. It should also state why such method is used/adopted. Consult the Structural Code of the Philippines 6.2. Electrical Systems Is the power to be tapped from the main power supply? If no power is available within the vicinity, where and how are you going to source power? Will you propose alternative source for power generation? Is there a need for standby emergency power supply or UPS system? What will be your power conservation schemes? What will be your general and/or detailed electrical system configurations? Show them in diagrammatic form. Consult the Electrical Code of the Philippines 6.3. Mechanical Systems Is there a need for air-conditioning? If yes, what type of air conditioning system are you going to utilize? What will be your alternative ventilation scheme? Will you be using “forced ventilation system"? What about exhaust/expending system for fumes, odor, heat, etc.? Consult the Mechanical Code of the Philippines ighting Systems What fire-fighting systems are you going to apply in your project? Wet or Dry? ‘Specify if Siamese connectionsifixtures, fire hose reels, fire sprinklers, smoke/heat detectors’ fire alarms/ fire extinguishers are to be used. IF fire sprinklers are to be used , specify where and how are you going to source water supply for them Consult the Fire Code of the Philippines 29 SS ae Then Pn inn Be Cilline Misa nOTSD Sanmaty Syoee 6.5.1. Water Supply ‘Are you going to tap water from the main supply line? If there’ is no available local water work system main supply line, where and how are you going to source water? Do you need a water tank (elevated or below grade) for storage of water? Where are you going to locate the water tank if ever? What will be your system of supply in building? Downfeed or upfeed? What about auxiliary water supply system for fire protection and for aesthetic use if there are? 6.5.2 Sanitary Drainage Is there a sewer line available near the site? If yes, there is no need for septic tanks. However, few areas in Metro Manila have sewer lines and none in other areas except for new towns and new communities development like Clark, Subic, Rockwell Center, The Fort, Ayala Alabang and in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. If you're going to use septic tanks, what type will they be? ‘Two-chambered, three-chambered or other types? Three- chambered is being recommended nowadays. A holding pond preferably with natural purifying features and aerators is recommended before water from the three- chambered septic tank could be disposed off in drainage canals, or waterways, If you're going to provide for sewer treatment plant, there is no need for septic tanks. However, this is an expensive alternative and used only in high-end projects. If the idea of recycling water is to be considered from three-chambered septic tanks or STP's, this could be only for non-drinking domestic purposes such as cleaning/washing, watering plants/irrigation or for providing water to man-made lagoons or similar features. 6.5.3 Storm Drainage How are you going to drain storm water from your site if the area is flat? If site is sloping or hilly, how are you going to manage natural storm drainage? Is there an existing drainage system or canal in the area?6.5.4 Market Drainage ‘© State details of drainage system to be done to make market or structures with similar features/functions more desirable and dry as much as possible. Consider why these facilities become wet most of the time. Note: Consult the Plumbing Code of the Philippines 6.6 Waste Management 6.6.1 Solid Waste Management * If no garbage collection is available, consider other methods, other methods such as waste segregation, composting for bio- degradable and alternative methods such as re-use if burying is not applicable. 6.6.2. Industrial Waste Management * For projects that will involve some industrial processes, state how are you going ‘o dispose liquid waste — contaminated by chemicals, hazardousitoxic or not * Find ways to check other industrial wastes such as fumes, particles, ash flies, and other ait-borne contaminants. 6.6.3 Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management ‘+ If toxic and hazardous chemicais/substances will be involved in the process, what will be the disposal system? 6.6.4 Hospital Waste ‘+ Incineration is banned already. State how the disposal of hospital waste will be done. * Will t be through segregation or selective disposal ? 6.6.5 Animal Waste * Should not be combined with human waste. Could be used for biogas production if quantity warrants it. If ever, incorporate in your electrical systems and other heating requirements. 67 Landscape Systems 67.1 Planstcaping * State how plants would be used to enhance your site ‘+ Inventory of endemic softscape materials usable + Incorporate how plantscaping can harmonize with hardscapes 6.7.2 Accessibility + State how access between structures within your site could be done. Consider pedestrian, car and service access systems. © Incorporate BP 344, exterior mobility and access systems provisions, 31 TFVGlnocencio RSGabilan PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 20076.7.3 Way-tinging State system of pathways connecting different structures + State signage’s/graphics to be incorporated ‘© What about’textural surface treatments as conveyors to the serises for navigation by sight-impaired persons ? CHAPTER 7 - DESIGN FRAMEWORK 7 1 Design Philosophy A design philosophy should be adopted by the student culled from established philosophies of those considered as masters of Architecture. They are time-tested and proven design statements that served as anchors in formulating concepts by the proponents. Although this is usually a general statement or quoted phrase, philosophy must have something to do with design/architecture; or man's activities (social/cultura/economic activities); or environment and nature; or Filipino values, 2 Design Concept It is a general statement of a concept in design formulated by the student in reference to the design philosophy adopted earlier. They must be complementary of each other in terms of thought sequence as used in defining the design intention of the proponent, The design concept should relate architecture with a general factor of consideration in your project, say architecture and nature or environment, or architecture and man and mans’ activities, or architecture and culture or Filipino values. All other sub-concepts should follow the line of thought of the general design concept. 0 \ 3 Sub-Concepts a ‘Sub-concepts for design are needed to make a more detailed approach in conceptualizing a design solution dealing with certain aspects of the project that the thesis should address itself with. It is sub-divided into the following 7.3.1 Form Concept * It is the concept statement about the form the project would take and how the student has arrived at and decided to integrate such in his/her design of the structures primarily referring to the design lines assimilated, BS Pe Thc Ele ne Mle7.3.2 73.3 734 ‘SNOUIG GING TS Sapa Massing OF Me SITUCHITES. AGO Siac why that shape or massing was adopted. Function Concept This is stating the concept for the purpose of the project in architectural terms. It must clearly state the way that each component unit may function in harmony with the design agenda Should give consideration on the functional grouping of spaces and adjacencies for a more efficient plan. How are you going to achieve this? e Concept The student should formulate a concept of the relevance the structure is intended for over time. Meaning the candidate must bring into focus the project's time span and sustainability in the future Could state the time involved in the construction of the project. Will it be by stages or phases? For how long will the project be efficient in terms of projected ‘spaces? Will the character of the building stood time? Economy Concept The financial side of a project's viability in terms of economy calls for a concept statement dealing with how the proponent understood the funding aspect of building and how possibly Value Architecture could be assimilated. ‘What could be done to minimize cost of construction? Economy could also be achieved by careful planning of spaces to achieve a more efficient space plan 7.4 — Styleguiding Principles Styleguiding is a new term and a novel tool to delineate the proponents’ root of thinking in terms of how the project's form, silhouette and design character should take. They are more of graphical representations giving definition to styles that are to be adopted and the manner to which they can be inputted in the design of the structures. They are design inspirations expressed graphically with accompanying textual explanation regarding how the student fitted out such styles and why.This shall serve as the basis tor the externa! character oF your building Wiel you do the translation of the design concepts. 7.4.1 General Architectural Character + Preferably, grai building style to be adopted; whether it is Bahay-na-Bato; Baroque, and pictures shall be used to show the type of Georgian, Gothic, Post-Modern, Deconstructivist, etc. Reason for selection of building style should also be rationalized. * Caution should be observed in selecting a style. Considerations on your design concepts and environmental conditions shall be noted. 7.4.2 Architectural Style Details to be adopted * Details as to window styles, door styles, roofing style, walls and even materials could be indicated in detail if possible. CHAPTER 8 - MANNER OF FINANCING —— This portion of research can be an elaboration of the concept on economy that was created earlier. In here, the researcher will be able to tackle in detail the manner to which the financial requirement of the project can be conceptually met and in a manner that can be adopted in reality. 81 Source of Func 9 + This is where the student should tackle the challenge of identifying who would finance the project or the possible financiers of the project. The student should source out entities and/or individuals who may get interested in having a capital exposure to the project. Basically, the funds are for purposes of construction and other accompanying requirements. If government project, state the specific government agency involved, ‘If private, state the company that will underwrite the cost of the project or what company will be the project proponent. + Take note that no NGO will be involved in projects that are not within their specific programs. 8.2 Probable Project Construction Cost + Aprobable project construction cost should be computed based on cost-area parameters prevailing at the period covered by the study. The student should provide basic data on how he/she arrived at the project's cost. They maybe presented accordingly in the following manner of cost exposition: 4. Land Acquisition 2. Land Development 34 ye3. Building Cost 4, Furnishings and Equipment «The proponent may elect to expound more on the costing of the project by inciuding other cost-related aspects such as permits and licenses, professional fees and other incidentals. © Get total number of floor area for the project (from your space programming, total offices floor area + 30% for inter-office circulation/hallways) and multiply by cost of construction per sq. (say the range is P10,000 to P15,000). + Land development cost is placed approximately at around 30% of the building construction cost. ‘+ Land acquisition cost shall be incluced in total cost if site is owned by another private individual and has to be purchased, or if site is owned privately but will be expropriated for a government project. If project is by the government and lot is owned by the government, there is no need to consider land acquisition cost in the total cost of project. 8.3 Return on Investments/Maintenance Sustainal ity + A project's feasibility and viability grossly lies on how soon the project could the proponent's recoup the investments poured into it. Financiers should know how and when, and it is responsibility to consider the business side of the project including studies on how to maximize profit or how to source it in the project. Maintenance sustainability of the project lies on the project's design efficacy. The buzz phrase for this is, the less maintenance, the better. ‘+ If project is by the government, there is no need to calculate investment retums. However, maintenance sustainability programs should be proposed. These are extra money generating schemes to augment for budget of project. © Operations reality in government sends privatization to surface, however, at the outset, a goverment project should find means to accrue for maintenance & operations sustainability to ensure maximization of resources. CHAPTER 9 - FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION ‘A research summary is needed here so that the statement of findings about the research project could reach its finale. This is ‘looking back’ period where the student ‘could be able to make the final assessment of the project proposal and how he/she can best expound on its outcome. After this has been done with, the researcher makes the ‘conclusion and how it would come out is a matter exposing the student's research capability, design attitude and conduct belief in tackling an architectural problem. 35 TyGinocencio RSGabitan PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual. 2001CHAPTER 10 - RECOMMENDATIONS * The recommendations that may be arrived at by the researcher shall constitute the proponents grasp of the research project and how skillful the approach that has been undertaken to ensure that questions were answered, issues were tackled convincingly and problems were properly addressed accordingly. + Initial graphical translation of the research-study shall be produced and must be presented before a Panel of Jurors in the Architectural Design 9 Deliberations. BIBLIOGRAPHY The bibliography should indicate citation of printed sources of information whether published or unpublished references. These shalll include the following: = Books: = Journals = Newspapers/Magazines (Articles) * Electronic Databases (program softwares, CD's, Intemet — indicate website/webpage) = Graphs/Charts/Maps * Others ADDENDA/ANNEXES: These are documents that may find their usefulness as a source for verification purposes of stated data in the research body. They must be in its pure state to give credibility of claims by the researcher. 36Advisers Init Date Time (Form T-1) Polytechnic University of the Philippi COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS Sta. Mesa, Manila I have the honor to submit my thesis proposal entitled for your proper evaluation and review before proceeding with the thesis research proper. (Student Number of Proponent) This is to certify that I have reviewed and evaluated properly the above thesis proposal and have come up with the following recommendations. Approved without comments Approved with comments Resubmit with revisions Disapproved due to the following, Name & Signature of Evaluator Date 37.(Form T-2) COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta, Mesa, Manila THESIS CONSULTATION NAME OF THE STUDENT THESIS TITLE —__ DATE OF CONSULTATION TIME OF CONSULTATION ___ COMMENTS: (Signature of Thesis Adviser) Expected Consultation Date & Time Output Evaluation (To be photocopied by the student and submitted to adviser for file/record purposes)(Form T-3) Polytechnic University of the Philippines COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS Sta. Mesa, Manila PERMIT TO DELIBERATE This is to certify that , proponent of the undergraduate thesis entitled has undergone consultations and submitted the minimum requirements for deliberations with the following ratings: Consultation 4 - Consultation 2 - Consultation 3 - Consultation 4 - Consultation 5 - Consultation 6 : Consultation 7 - Minimum Submission - Pre-Deliberations Grade EET Passed Failed Thesis Adviser Based on the above evaluation, the above proponent is hereby allowed not allowed to continue with the oral defense. Date Department Head 39 —————v—O—X—oOoa——eSoPolytechnic University of the Philippines College of Architecture and Fine Arts Department of Architecture (Thesis Title) A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Architecture In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (First Name, Middle Initial, Family Name) (Month, Year)CERTIFICATION This thesis entitled prepared and submitted by in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE has been examined and is recommended for Oral Examination. Thesis Adviser APPROVAL SHEET Approved by the PANEL OF EXAMINERS on ORAL EXAMINATION with a grade of Chairman Member — Member Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE. Chairperson-Architecture Department Dean, College of Architecture and Fine Arts