Architectural Thesis 9 & 10

Ar. Michael Faelnar Luga, UAP

Thesis General Guidelines

Rationale
Architectural Thesis is the culminating stage of extensive five-year architectural studies. At
this stage, the students acquired skills and knowledge would be comprehensively
challenged by an actual architectural research and/ or design endeavor.

Research Topic Selection

The student researcher/s may identify topics among the following areas:
1.

Architectural Planning and Design

site selection and site analysis
space programming
building volume design
structural and construction conceptualization
building utilities conceptualization
building material management conceptualization
interior and landscape design
acoustic and lighting design

2.

Building Material Innovation and Production

introduction of new building material
prototype of the innovated or newly introduced material with
necessary standard
tests to
prove its significance and usage
Proper prototyping documentation
3.

Building Construction and Technology System

new or innovated construction method or system
system anatomy and model including complete documentation

4.

Building Laws and Professional Practice

issues and concerns in present day building laws and professional
norms
present the necessary statistical course of actions

practice
5.

Architectural Heritage Preservation and Restoration

heritage building or site preservation and restoration scheming
authenticated and verified data to establish the necessity of
preservation and
ensure the direction of restoration plans.
6.
community

Urban and Community Development Planning

urban planning, urban renewal and community development planning
comprehensive output in parallel to an actual urban design and
development plan

Presentation Techniques and Requirements

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Thesis Outline/ Minimum Contents

Title Page
Letter of Transmittal
Approval Sheet
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Dedication
Table of contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Appendices
Part I: The Proposed Problem
Chapter I. The Problem and Its Background
Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Objectives
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation
Assumption and Hypothesis
Conceptual Framework
Definitions of Terms
Acronyms
Chapter II. Review of Related Literature and Studies
Related Literature
Related Studies/ Project
Chapter III. Research Methodology
Research Design
Methods and Techniques Used
Subjects of the Study
Research Instruments
Validation of Research Instruments
Administration of Instruments
Chapter IV. Presentation and Analysis of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of the Proposal
Needs Identification
Restatement of the Problem
Recommendation
Project Study
Market Study
Socio-Economic Study
Income Generation
Technical Study
Financial Study
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Chapter V. Conclusions and Recommendations
Part II. Site Identification and Analysis
Chapter VI. Macro Site Analysis
Introduction
Physical Structure

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Transportation System
Utility Systems (Water, Power/ Electricity, Communications,
Drainage and Garbage Disposal, Fire Protection)
Population and Social Development
Area Growth Pattern and Influence
Visual Appeal and Attractions
Commercial and Industrial Developments (Shopping centers, Banks,
Offices, etc.)
Chapter VII. Micro Site Analysis
Site Inventory
Exact Location and Boundaries
Size and Shape
Climate Analysis
Wind and Solar Analysis
Traffic Flow Analysis
Circulation Analysis
Proximity Analysis
Sensory Analysis
Land Use and Zoning Requirements
Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis
Site Evaluation
Geography, Topography
Suitability
Visibility
Accessibility
Future Highway and Street Routings
Parking Availability
Traffic Counts
Land Cost and Taxes
Site Maps
Chapter VIII. Proposed Components
Schematic design
Building Massing
Part III. Architectural Design Proposal
Chapter IX. Design Program
Chapter X. Concept Development
Chapter XI. Synthesis
Chapter XII. Presentation
Appendices
Design Standards
Related Documents
Letters
Certificates
Actual Photo of Defense Presentation Materials
References
Students Profile
Paper Format
Page Layout
1.25 at left.

Margins

1 at top, bottom and right and

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Orientation

Landscape with two columns for general

and working drawings

Size

8.5 by 13 Substance 20 white bond

Font

Tahoma Regular size 11 for general text

Paragraph

Justified alignment

Spacing

Before 0 pt, After 0 pt

1double line spacing

Tabs

0.75

text
paper

Page Number
Presentation
plastic cover

Initial

Final
cover

Bottom-right corner of page

Font Tahoma Regular size 10
1 set black cover hardbound with
& CD soft copy
Due on __________________
3 sets black cover hardbound with plastic
& CD soft copy
Due on __________________

Book Binding
Last Name

Thesis Proposal Title

Title Page

Month/ Year

Architectural Thesis 9 & 10

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PROPOSED TITLE
A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of
ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
School of Architecture, Industrial Design & the Built Environment
Mapua Institute of Technology
Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap
Adviser

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Architectural Design 9/ 10 (Course Code)

for the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

Presented by
Last Name, First Name Middle Initial
Student Number

Month Year

Approval Sheet
This is to certify that I have supervised the preparation of and have read the
Proposed Title prepared by Last Name, First Name Middle Initial and that the said

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thesis proposal has been recommended for acceptance and approval for oral defense by the
Thesis Evaluation Committee.

_____________________________
Architect Junar Pakingan Tablan, uap
Adviser

As members of the Thesis Evaluation Committee, we certify that we have reviewed

and examined this thesis proposal with the grade of __________ and hereby recommend that
it be accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements in AR049/ 049S Architectural
Design 9 for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

_________________________
Panel Member 1

_________________________
Panel Member 2

_________________________
Committee Chair

This thesis proposal is hereby approved and accepted by the School of Architecture,
Industrial Design and the Built Environment in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture.

_________________________
Arch. Gloria B. Teodoro, fuap, piep
Dean
School of Architecture, Industrial Design and the Built Environment

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References
Journals
Author, A.A., B. B. Author and C. C. Author (year). Full title of article. Name of the journal,
Volume number (number), pages.
Books
Author, A. A., B. B. Author and C. C. Author (year). Full title of article<optional> Editor, A.
A.<optional>. Book Title, edition, Publisher, Place of Publication.

Oral Defense
Time Limit
presentation and
answer)
Visual Aids
Attire
Refreshment

60 mins. (1 hr.): 10 mins. for preparation 20 mins. for

30 mins. for discussion (question and
Power Point, drawing Boards, Scale Model
Formal/ Business suit
Shall be prepared by the student proponent