ADAMSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

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A Thesis Proposal Presented to the

College of Architecture
Adamson University

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements of the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

By

YOUR NAME HERE (FN, MN, LN)

MARCH 2015
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This section is to give credit to academic staff in your department and in

other departments, institutions, organizations or companies, funding bodies, and

individuals (Past students, Family *, Friends *) who have been of help during the

project, for instance by supporting it financially or by giving feedback on the text

during its composition and revising stages.

Acknowledgements contain the following elements:

 Full name of all individuals who are being thanked.

 A brief statement as to what kind of help the writer has received

from each individual, group of people, scholarship, etc.

* If you wish to acknowledge the help of family members or friends make sure you

restrict the wording of your thanks to a relatively formal register.

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ABSTRACT

This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately 12-15 lines), singly

spaced and must include at least four (4) keywords. Provide a brief overview of
the proposal that gives a reader a basic understanding of your proposal and
encourages her or him to read more.

Keywords: architecture, urban design, built environment, sense of place

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I
TITLE PAGE
II
APPROVAL SHEET
IV
ENGLISH EDITING CERTIFICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV
ABSTRACT V
TABLE OF CONTENTS VI
LIST OF TABLES VIII
LIST OF FIGURES X
LIST OF GRAPHS XI
THE INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1
1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2
1.3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 2
1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 3
1.5. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 3
1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS 4
1.7. DEFINITION OF TERMS 5
THE LITERATURE REVIEW 6
2.1. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 6
2.2. CASE STUDIES 6
2.3. RESEARCH PARADIGM 7
2.4. SYNTHESIS 7
THE RESEARCH METHOD 8
3.1. RESEARCH DESIGN 8
3.2. DATA GATHERING 9
3.3. DATA PROCESSING 10
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 12
4.1. PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS 12
4.1.1. Overview 12
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4.1.2. Project Issues 12

4.1.3. Legal Framework 12
4.2. SITE ANALYSIS 13
4.2.1. Site Selection and Justification 13
4.2.2. Regional Profile 13
4.2.3. Site Profile 13
4.3. SPATIAL ANALYSIS 16
4.3.1. User Analysis 16
4.3.2. Definition of Space 16
4.3.3. Building Technology and Utilities 16
4.3.4. Survey Data Analysis 17
4.3.5. Economics of Construction 17
4.3.6. Environmental Condition and Environmental Impact 17
4.4. CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS 17
4.4.1. Architectural Theories and Principles Applied in the
Design 17
4.4.2. Design Philosophy 17
4.4.3. Design Concept 17
4.4.4. Correlation of Project Objectives, Design Objectives and
Design Considerations 17
4.4.5. Preliminary Study 17
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 18
5.1. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 18
5.2. CONCLUSION 18
5.3. RECOMMENDATION 18
REFERENCES 20
APPENDICES 23
APPENDIX 1: PHOTO DOCUMENTATION 23
APPENDIX 2: SURVEY 24
APPENDIX 3: TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH 25
APPENDIX 4: BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS 29
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 30
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LIST OF TABLES

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to insert a caption for each of the tables and cross-reference within the
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LIST OF FIGURES

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LIST OF GRAPHS

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CHAPTER 1

THE INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the introduction is to supply the reader with the history

pertinent to the problem being studied; to inform the reader of the nature of the

problem being studied; to inform the reader the extent literature dealing with the

problem; and to inform the reader of the architectural significance of the problem.

The introduction should communicate the author’s comprehensive grasp of the

field(s) pertinent to the problem being investigated.

1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

This is a general introduction to the topical area. It is a general, broad

statement that provides an overview of the area involving your study. Guiding

questions for this area are:

1. Why is this an important area?

2. What has been the historical development of the topic?

3. Are there different points of view about the topic?

4. Have there been significant investigations, studies, or reports

concerning the topical area?

5. What is the current status of the area of your interest?

6. What are the major outstanding concerns in the general area?

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1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Since the introduction has given a broad, general background to the study,

this should be very specific in nature. The statement of the problem might begin

with the words, "The problem of the study is...." or "This study will address the

problem of..." Guiding questions for this area are:

1. Does the problem pose significance to architecture?

2. Will the problem present data that explains previously unexplained

facts?

3. Will the problem serve as a point of departure for the study that

leads to the design solution?

You can start by introducing the Core Problem as a general overview.

Provide a MINIMUM OF THREE SPECIFIC statement of the problem.

1.3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

This section provides you with an opportunity to tell the reader the overall

purpose of your study. The focus of the study should be stated here in the form of

Goal(s) or Aim(s) and the objectives of how to achieve the goal(s) must be stated.

For a thesis, include research questions to be answered and/or hypotheses.

Guiding questions are:

Is the question directly related to the review of the literature?

1. Does the question help clarify the problem statement?

2. Does the question project a bias?

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3. Is it possible to misinterpret the question?

4. Is the objective specific and clearly stated?

5. Is the objective directly related to the review of the literature?

6. Is each hypothesis clearly stated?

7. Are the hypotheses testable?

Provide a MINIMUM OF THREE objectives.

1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This section provides answers as to what the study will contribute. It

should specifically state the value of the study. Why is this study important?

1.5. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

A conceptual framework occurs when a researcher “links” concepts from

literature to “establish” evidence (which represent self-perceived

solutions/approaches) to support the need for the research question (which is/are

yet to be validated thru applicable tests). In the Architecture Thesis program,

these research questions are the STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/S. The conceptual

framework can be in any format like I-P-O (input-process-output, different from

RESEARCH PARADIGM), simplified organigram or any representational diagrams.

Input Process Output

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As can be seen in the figure above, the fundamental components of

systems theory are the:

(a) identification of the system,

(b) inputs (concepts), process (often called throughput), output

definitions, and a feedback loop.

If somebody else has already and linked these concepts with valid previous

research and studies, they made a theoretical framework which can be used as a

"ready made map" for other future scientists/researchers to guide their own

research questions. A theoretical framework also shows how the current

researcher links the different concepts, theories, principles, findings from previous

existing valid studies (based from a thorough REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE) in

order to support his/her research questions. A theoretical framework can also give

the reader a summary of the researcher’s comprehensive review of related

literature.

1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS

Project Scope – explains the project component included in the project.

The spaces are described and determined by their hierarchal importance: principal

activity, progression spaces and auxiliary areas.

Limitations – these are constraints to the study that are beyond your

control but that may influence the data. Limitations may emerge at any time

during your study.

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Delimitations – deliberately self-imposed constraints on the research. You

define the boundaries in the problem area within which the study will be done,

and the population or situation to which the findings may apply.

1.7. DEFINITION OF TERMS

The First Part should include the TECHNICAL DEFINITION OF THE

PROPOSED TITLE. The Second Part should include IMPORTANT TERMS AND

CONCEPTS USED IN THE STUDY are adequately analyzed and defined. Assign a

precise meaning to commonplace words of importance. You could also INCLUDE

THE ABBREVIATIONS used within the research work.

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CHAPTER 2

THE LITERATURE REVIEW

This chapter includes all types of materials reviewed, conceptual literature

which came from books. Related studies both local and foreign consisting mainly

of peer reviewed journals. Your aim is to show how the present study relates to

the existing knowledge and previous studies in terms of both similarities and

differences. The formal sub-sections for this chapter are;

2.1. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Must be comprehensive in the light of the chosen variables with a view to

surfacing the research blankspots (unexplored area) and blindspots (conflicting

areas in the literature). You can present this section in a thematic manner or

sequential manner.

2.2. CASE STUDIES

Research familiarization and graphic documentation of selected design or

work already executed related to the proposed project. A descriptive narrative

about the sample study should consist of the following: description of the

scenario, background of the place, previous and existing conditions, implications,

impact, outstanding qualities and conclusion. In architecture, the most important

things to analyze in any Case Study consist of the following:

 Environment and micro-climate

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 User behavior and requirements

 Utility and space enhancement

 Form and Function

 Horizontal and vertical circulation

 Site Planning and Landscape detailing

 Structural details such as Column and Beam Design, Steel and

Composite structures

 Building Services such as Fire Alarm system, HVAC, Water supply

systems

 Design detailing considering the Barrier-free environment

 Socio-economic profile of user group

 Parking details and standards

2.3. RESEARCH PARADIGM

(simulacrum or hypothesized model…if applicable)

2.4. SYNTHESIS

A synthesis that describes the relevance of the reviewed scholarly

works/literature and case study scenarios is presented clearly and is sensibly

related to the problem area.

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CHAPTER 3

THE RESEARCH METHOD

This chapter must include details of your experimental methodology. The

methods and procedure can be entitled descriptively according to the specific

research and publication project. This section must outline in detail the methods

and procedure by which the design decisions were accomplished. An adequate

methods and procedures section should indicate what criteria were employed in

data collection, how the data were analyzed and reduced, e.t.c.

The purpose of the methods and procedures section is to place the entire

research and publication process in public domain so that others can attempt to

replicate the process if they so choose, or so that others can systematically vary

from his procedure to test the effects of alternative approaches to the same

problem.

3.1. RESEARCH DESIGN

Used Methodology: The Sample, Measure and Design Procedures

Let the reader know the type of design you are using and why that research

design was chosen.

Population/Sample/(Participants, if qualitative) - carefully identify the

sample and describe in detail the manner in which it was chosen. Naturally, if you
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are including all possible subjects, you are dealing with a population. In this case,

you describe the characteristics of the population.

Describe each and every step taken to do your study. It is a type of "road

map" that others must follow if they choose to replicate your study. Include the

steps you took to contact the population/sample in your study, how you obtained

their cooperation, how the instruments(s) were administered, how the data was

handled as it was returned, how follow-ups were handled, etc. Copies of all letters,

instruction sheets, etc. should be placed in the appendices.

3.2. DATA GATHERING

Tools/Instruments of Research, Sources

Instrument (Data Collection, if qualitative) - identify each instrument you

will use to measure the variables in your study. There should be a separate

subsection for each instrument. Information should be provided regarding the

development of the instrument, the history of its use, data regarding its validity

and reliability, data regarding how the instrument is administered and scored and

anything else that will give insight into its appropriateness. Additionally, provide a

rationale for the selection of your instruments. Generally, a copy of the instrument

should be included in the appendix (for the proposal and the final thesis). If you

are conducting qualitative inquiry, explain your data collection procedures.

Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):

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A semi-structured interview guide consisting of in-depth descriptive

questions (see Appendix VI) will be formulated concerning the wise leadership

behaviors of the principals. Teachers will also be interviewed on the extent to

which their principal employs wisdom in their leadership. A permit (see Appendix

II) to conduct the interview will be properly secured in order to maximize the time

allotted for the interview…

3.1.5.1 Interview Protocol (example)

The researcher will inform the interviewees of the nature and relevance of

the research which they will be part of. They will also be requested to sign the

consent form (see Appendix II). A semi-structured interview will be used to guide

the interview process. According to Cooper and Schindler (2003)…

3.3. DATA PROCESSING

Synthesis, Data Analysis or Mode of Analysis

Discuss how the data will be analyzed and include any statistical

treatments.

Example (taken from Belinda Castro, 2010):

Using SPSS version 17, Cronbach Alpha revealed the instrument’s reliability

and internal consistency to be 93.5%, indicating that items measuring the

constructs were reliable and internally consistent. Delineation of existing market

segments within the shadow education marketplace called for two market

segmentation methods, namely: the a priori market segmentation using binary

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logistic regression (Monahan, McHonrney, Stump & Perkins, 2007; Goldstein &

Perin, 2008) and the posteriori segmentation using factor analysis…

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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Tell the reader how you have organized the findings. Typically, you would

organize them around your study's research questions or hypotheses. There

should be an analysis of each section and tables/charts included.

4.1. PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS

4.1.1. Overview

4.1.2. Project Issues

4.1.2. 1: Trends

(e.g. design trends, environmental trends, etc.)

4.1.2. 2: Current Issues

(e.g. environmental issues, technological issues, etc.)

4.1.3. Legal Framework

(e.g. environmental laws, financing regulations, legal documents, taxation,

etc.)

4.1.3. 1: Legal Considerations

4.1.3. 2: National Codes/Laws

4.1.3. 3: Specific Code Requirement for the Project

4.1.3. 4: Local Code and Ordinances

4.1.3. 5: Zoning Requirements

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4.1.3. 6: Height Limitation

4.2. SITE ANALYSIS

4.2.1. Site Selection and Justification

4.2.1.1: Criteria for Site Selection

4.2.1.2: Site Selection Justification

4.2.2. Regional Profile

4.2.2.1: Location and Area

4.2.2.2: Historical Background

4.2.3. Site Profile

4.2.3.1: Physical Profile

4.2.3.1.1. Geology and Soil

 Geotechnical Problems

o Earthquake Hazard/Seismic Shaking

o Faulting

o Soil Liquefaction

o Slope Stability

o Groundwater Problems/Flood

o Environmental Hazard

4.2.3.1.2. Water

4.2.3.1.3. Topography

4.2.3.1.4. Climate
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 Solar Orientation

 Temperature

 Prevailing Wind

 Precipitation & Hydrology

4.2.3.1.5. Ecology

 Vegetation & natural features

4.2.3.1.6. Man Made Structures/Geographical Distance of

Related Areas

4.2.3.1.7. Availability of Utilities

4.2.3.1.8. Land Use and Zoning

4.2.3.1.9. Site Analysis

 Vicinity Map

 Location Plan

 Site Photo and Analysis

4.2.3.1.10. Prominent Vision lines / Visual linkages

4.2.3.1.11. Sensuous Qualities

 Air Quality

 Land Quality

 Water Quality

 Landmarks

4.2.3.1.12. Traffic Factors

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 Restriction due to traffic congestion

 Mass transit accessibility

4.2.3.2: Cultural Profile

4.2.3.2.1. Residents and User Population

 Demography

 Social Structure

 Economic Structure

 Political Structure

4.2.3.2.2. On Adjacent Site Behavior Setting

4.2.3.2.3. Site Values, Rights and Restraints

4.2.3.3: Data Correlation

4.2.3.3.1. Classification of Site:

 By areas

 By quality

 By problems

4.2.3.3.2. Analysis of Current and Future Change and The

Dynamic Aspect of the Site

4.2.3.3.3. Identification of Significant Problems and

Possibilities

4.2.3.4: Technical Description

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4.2.3.5: Synthesis

 SWOT Analysis

4.3. SPATIAL ANALYSIS

(Functional Components, Spatial Relationship and Space Requirements)

4.3.1. User Analysis

4.3.1.1. Organizational Profile of Users

4.3.1.2. Functional Charts

4.3.1.3. User Behavior Analysis

4.3.2. Definition of Space

4.3.2.1. Summary of Spaces

4.3.2.2. Activity Flow

4.3.2.3. Space Program

4.3.2.4. Accessibility Matrices

4.3.3. Building Technology and Utilities

4.3.3.1. Type of Construction

4.3.3.2. Method of Construction

 Architectural Solution

 Structural Solution

4.3.3.3. Utilities

 Electrical Requirements

 Sanitary Requirements
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 Mechanical Requirements

 Acoustics and Lighting Requirements

4.3.4. Survey Data Analysis

4.3.5. Economics of Construction

4.3.5.1. Building Construction Cost

4.3.5.2. Land Development Cost

4.3.5.3. Cost of Property/Lot

4.3.5.4. Amortization Schemes/ Financial Schemes/Activity

Schemes

4.3.6. Environmental Condition and Environmental Impact

4.4. CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

4.4.1. Architectural Theories and Principles Applied in the Design

4.4.2. Design Philosophy

4.4.3. Design Concept

4.4.4. Correlation of Project Objectives, Design Objectives and Design

Considerations

4.4.5. Preliminary Study

(Prototype Sketches/Creative Influences)

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CHAPTER 5

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

This is an overview of the study and not a summary of your findings.

Restate the problem, research questions, hypotheses and a short summary of the

procedures you followed in conducting your study.

5.2. CONCLUSION

Conclusions - these are the conclusions you draw from your findings.

Number the conclusions. The conclusions must relate directly to the findings.

5.3. RECOMMENDATION

These should be based on the conclusions. A DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE and

PRESENTATION OF FINAL DRAWING/ DESIGN SOLUTION (design output) are

presented. Number the Recommendations. Guiding questions are:

1. Are the summary, conclusions and recommendations concisely and

precisely stated?

2. Are the conclusions and recommendations justified by the data

gathered?

3. Does the study suggest related problems that need to be investigated?

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4. Are your recommendations data-based and stem directly from the

data and the conclusions?

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REFERENCES

Arrange all literature actually cited in chapters 1 to 3, arrange them

ALPHABETICALLY (NOT NUMBERED)and strictly use APA style entries. Sample

entries for books, journals, book edition and internet source are shown below in

that order;

"Aesthetics". (2010, April). In Oxford English Dictionary online. Retrieved February

2013, from http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/american

_english/aesthetics

Andersen, H. S. (2002, August). Excluded Places: the Interaction Between

Segregation, Urban Decay and Deprived Neighbourhoods. Housing, Theory &

Society, 19(3/4), 153-169. doi:10.1080/140360902321122860

Appleyard, D. (1970). Notes on Urban Perception and Knowledge. In Edra two:

proceedings of the second annual Environmental Design Research Association

conference (pp. 97-101). Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Bab, H. J., & Kamlet, M. (1968, July). Property Taxes Cause Urban Decay. Appraisal

Journal, 36(3), 419-428.

Breger, G. E. (1967, November). The Concept and Causes of Urban Blight. Land

Economics, 43(4), 369-376.

Cowan, R. (2005). The Dictionary of Urbanism. Streetwise Press Limited.

Cuthbert, ,. A. (2011). Understanding Cities: Method in Urban Design. London;

New York: Routledge.

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de Jesus, R. A. (1991). The history of Urban Planning in Metropolitan Manila: 1946-

1986 (Master's Thesis, University of Santo Thomas). Manila, Philippines.

Duldulao, M. D. (1988). Images of Manila. Philippines: Oro Books.

Ellis, C. (2010). History Of Cities And City Planning. Retrieved December 2012, from

http://www.art.net/~hopkins/Don/simcity/manual/history.html

Gordon, C. (2004, January). Blighting the Way: Urban Renewal, Economic

Development, and the Elusive Definition of Blight. Fordham Urban Law

Journal, 31(2), 305-337.

Hasanin, A. A. (2007). Urban Legibility and Shaping the Image of Doha: Visual

Analysis of the Environmental Graphics of the 15th Asian Games. ArchNet-

IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, 1(3), 37-54.

Ho, D. C., Yau, Y., Law, C. K., Poon, S. W., Yip, H. K., & Liusman, E. (2012). Social

sustainability in urban renewal: An assessment of community aspirations.

Urbani izziv, 23(1), 125-139. doi:10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2012-23-01-005

Murakami, A., Zain, A. M., Takeuchi, K., Tsunekawa, A., Yokota, S., & lee, j. (2005,

February). Trends in urbanization and patterns of land use in the Asian mega

cities Jakarta, Bangkok, and Metro Manila. Landscape and Urban Planning,

Volume 70(Issue 3 - 4), 251–259. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2003.10.021

Saving Manila. (2013, February 03). BusinessMirror. Retrieved February 2013,

from http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/opinion/8693-

saving-manila
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Shokouhi, M. (2003). Legible cities: the role of visual clues and pathway

configuration in legibility of cities. 4th International Space Syntax Symposium

(pp. 71.01 - 71.14). London, United Kingdom: Space Syntax Limited. Retrieved

January 2014, from http://www.spacesyntax.net/symposia/4th-international-

space-syntax-symposium/

Soliven, M. J., Villaquer, K. F., & Zozobrado, D. J. (2004). Changes in the Philippine

Structure: Input-Output Analysis. 9th National Convention on Statistics (NCS).

Mandaluyong City.

Steinberg, F., & Asian_Development_Bank. (2008). Revitalization of historic inner-

city areas in Asia : the potential for urban renewal in Ha Noi, Jakarta, and

Manila. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank.

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

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APPENDIX 2: SURVEY
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APPENDIX 3: TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH

The research project should contain a carefully thought out plan to

complete the research in a specified amount of time. Include a bar chart (where

applicable).

A. First Semster JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
>Choosing a topic
Title Defense
Part 1: Introduction to
thesis
a. Submission/Consultation
>Proposed thesis
Chapter 1:
>Project Objectives
>Introduction
>Background and Nature of
the Study
>Statement of the Problem
>Significance of the Project
c. Review of Related
Literature
d. Submission of final draft
of Part 1 Chapter 1
Part 2: Chapter 1
a. Submission/Consultation
>Project Scope of Work
>Site Criteria and
Description
>Proposed thesis outline
>Proposed time frame and
schedule
>Tentative Bibliography
>Tentative Appendices
b. Site Investigation
>Preliminary Interview
c. Gathering of Preliminary
Data (Maps and
Demographies)
d. Investigation of
rehabilitation programs
f. Further
researches/submission/con
sultation of:
>Review of Related
Literature
>Site Criteria and
Description
>S.W.O.T. Analysis of the
Site
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g. Revision of chapter 1 &2

i. Submission of Volume 1,
Part 1: Chapter 1&2

Chapter 3: Methodology
Part 1: Chapter 4 Project
Profile and Analysis
a. Site Investigation
> Maps and other related
materials
b. Interview with the locals
> History of the Place
> Case Studies and
Investigation
> Legal Issues (rules,
regulations, building
programs and government
codes)
c. Submission/Consultation
of chapter3
d. Further reserches and
interviews
e. Finalized SWOT
Analysis
Part 2: Chapter 4 Site
Analysis
a. Site Investigation
b. Further Researches
c. Submission/Consultation
of :
> Location and Area
>Geographical and
environmental
> Utilities and Infrastrusture
> Microclimate Analysis
> Environment Condition
d. SWOT Analysis of the
Site
e. Revised Chapter 4
f. Review of Related
Literature
g. Submission of final draft
of part 1: chapter4
Part 3 : Chapter 4 Spatial
Programming
a. Preliminary Site
Development
b. Functional Analysis of
the Project
c. User Analysis
d. Spatial Requiremnts
Analysis
e. Space Programming
> Organizational Analysis
and set-up
> Role of the Staff
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> Room Data Sheet

> User Analysis
> Bubble Diagram
f. Further researches
g. Submission of final draft
of part 1: chapter 4
h. Revision of Chapter 4
Part 4: Chapter 4
Conceptual Analysis
a. Consultation of:
> Design Goals and
Objectives
> Design Philosophy and
Concepts
> Design Strategies
> Utility and Structural
Concepts and Systems
> Design Solution
b. Revision of Part 1
c. Preliminary Floor Plan
d. Preliminary Elevation
and Section
e. Massing and
Perspectives
Part 1: Chapter 5
Summary, Conclusion and
Consultation
a. Consultation
b. Design Strategies
Final Submission
Thesis Book Deliberation

B. Second Semester OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
I. Structural Details
A. Structural Framework
1. Floor Slab Plans
and Details
2. Fixture Layout
a. Lighting
Fixtures
b. Plumbing
Fixtures
3. Electrical Layout
4. Plumbing Layout
5. Detail and
Specifications
B. Detail Section
1. Longitudinal
Section
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2. Cross Section
3. Detail and
Specifications
a. Column Detail
b. Wall Detail
c. Beam Detail
C. Ceiling and Roof Detail
1. Ceiling Plan
a. Lighting
Layout
b. Ceiling Design
2. Roof Detail
a. Truss Detail
b. Roof Deck
Detail
D. Engineering Detail
1. Electrical
2. Mechanical
3. Plumbing
Sanitary
II. Design Detail
A. Detailed Perspective
1. Exterior
2. Interior
B. Detailed Floor Plans
C. Detailed Sections
D. Detailed Site
Development
E. Vicinity Map
F. Landscape Detail
G. Specifications
H. Rendering
III. Consulation
IV. Practice of Deliberation
1. Production of
Brochures
2. Props and
Scripts
3. Costume
Effects
4. Final Rehearsal
V. Final Deliberation
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APPENDIX 4: BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

Provision of a budget, which should include a detailed estimate of the

expected cost of the proposed research work. This, however, should exclude

details of the manpower involved, the cost of equipment to be used, allowances,

research assistants and secretarial supporting staff, as funds available are limited.

It is assumed that researchers will take advantage of the human resources and

equipment on the ground for the purpose. Details of the cost of consumables

could however be included.

SOURCES OF EXPENSES Quantity Amount

(PhP)

Total
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