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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 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 tat 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 a 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 catapulting 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 amore 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
2001 A.D.
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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 individual effort 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
must have learned from the course. The Thesis Class is
composed of ARCH 511 (5 units) and ARCH 521 (5 units).
2.1.2 ARCH 511 will consist of problem 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.
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2.3.2 They are to inform their parents/guardians about the financial
requirements to be incurred for the whole duration of the thesis
project and the preparation thereof.
2.3.3 They are required to attend all fora, meetings and lectures given
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.
2.3.4 It is the responsibility of the student to check on the college
bulletin boards for any announcements regarding the course.
2.3.5 They are to submit on schedule various submittals throughout
the course.
2.3.6 Required consultations are to be made by the student with their
respective thesis advisers. Consultations with other faculty
members are also encouraged.
2.3.7 They are responsible 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 it was
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 to 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.
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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.
4.1 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.
4.2 Function
4.2.1 The TEC members reviews the Thesis Proposals submitted by
students through the Thesis Advisers and approves them on the
basis of the following:
• Relevance
• Originality
• Researchability
• Practicability
• Feasibility
• Defensibility
• Contribution to body of Knowledge
4.2.2 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.
4.2.3 The Chairman shall evaluate proposals only when there is a
split result.
5. 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 a Pre-Thesis Forum
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to discuss format of thesis proposal submission for the succeeding
thesis class at a date to be ascertained.
5.3 Qualifications
5.3.1 The Thesis Advisers will be assigned by the Dean of the
College of Architecture upon the recommendation of the
Architecture Department Chairperson.
5.3.2 Should have at least 12 masteral units in Architecture, Urban
Planning or other Allied Professions.
5.3.3 Should have finished the Research Methods in their masteral
course.
5.4 Responsibilities
5.4.1 The thesis advisers are to guide the students in this endeavor
and ensure the proper implementation of the Thesis Guidelines.
5.4.2 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.
5.4.3 Thesis advisers may conduct collaborative mentoring or team
teaching.
5.4.4 They have to review, comment and approve thesis proposals
prior to recommendation to TEC. They are to report of any
findings on duplications with previous thesis titles.
5.4.5 They are to report and comment on the insufficiency of data and
incomplete work of the student.
5.4.6 They will prepare the format and/or schedules of consultation,
submittals, and deliberation for the approval of the Thesis
Council.
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.
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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. As such thesis proposals shall form part of the
requirements for enrolment in the thesis subject deadline for
submission shall be during the regular enrolment period as provided
for the 5th year level.
6.4 The format of submission shall be as follows:
6.4.1 The written proposal shall be in long bond paper limited to two
pages only with one inch margin on all sides.
6.4.2 The first page shall contain the following:
6.4.2.1 The student number at the upper right hand corner
in Bold Arial 12 Font.
6.4.2.2 Title of the Proposal at the center top of page.
Main Title (Design Project) shall be in Bold Arial
14 Font while sub-title (Research Project) shall be
in Bold Arial 12 Font. The Main Title refers to the
Project and sub-title refers to the design approach
/ technology / concept / principle that will be
studied for application to the buildings / structures
/ site development.
6.4.2.3 Project / Research Brief in Arial 11 Font with one
and a half paragraph spacing. The Brief shall be a
short summary of the whole expected
development, its significance, as well as an
overview of the selected design approach /
technology / concept / principle to be applied.
6.4.3 The second page shall contain the following:
6.4.3.1 Research Goals and Objectives (with architectural
implications only)
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6.4.3.2 Initial References
6.4.4 Additional attachments that will support feasibility of project can
be included.
6.4.5 Each copy of the proposal shall be stapled in white folder with
the student number of the proponent indicated on the upper ear
of the folder.
6.4.6 The name of the evaluator (member of the TEC) shall be
indicated on the front lower right corner of the folder.
6.4.7 No other identifying mark shall be included in the submission.
6.5 Each of the submittal shall include an evaluation form (see Form T-1).
6.6 The proposals shall be submitted to the Thesis Advisers for transmittal
to the Department Chairman.
6.7 The Architecture Department Chairman shall distribute the proposals
to the TEC. Each member of the TEC shall receive one copy of the
Students’ Thesis Proposal for evaluation. The Department Chairman
shall affix his/her signature at the upper right corner of Form T-1
indicating the time and date of transmittal.
6.8 The TEC shall receive all proposals on the first day of classes.
Evaluation of all proposals should be finished one week after the last
day of submission of thesis proposals.
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7.1.5 Disapproved proposals shall submit another proposal to be
evaluated by TEC in a panel deliberation.
7.1.6 No repetition of a similar thesis undertaking is to be allowed.
The one who 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.
A similar thesis undertaking is any of the following:
a. The scope of the project is exactly the same or with
minor variations with only the site/location being
different.
b. Same site/location but the two projects could be
merge into one undertaking.
7.1.7 Approved proposal should form part of the documents for
presentation during thesis deliberation.
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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.
8.3 Format of book presentation shall be decided by the Thesis Advisers
and approved by the Thesis Council.
8.4 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 the library, one copy for the college file
and the original to be returned to the student. The book must have the
signature of the panel of jurors, before submitting to the thesis
advisers.
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, illustrations, maps, tables or abbreviations
(in no particular order)
8.6.1.7 Acknowledgement page or preface
8.6.2 Body
8.6.2.1 THE RESEARCH TEXT
8.6.2.2 THE DESIGN SOLUTION (including legible presentation
board repros)
8.6.3 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 (1st and 2nd semesters)
8.7 Endnotes and journalized citations are required in the book.
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.
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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.
9.4 Form T-2 shall be signed by the thesis adviser and to be photocopied
by the student. The adviser shall keep the photocopy for filing. Once
the student has submitted the photocopy, the adviser shall give the
rating, both on the original and the photocopy, of his/her evaluation of
the consultation output. 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 schedules without valid and certified excuse will be
automatically dropped from the course. No reconsideration shall be
given to the student. It is to be reminded that it is not the obligation of
the adviser to notify the students of their missed consultations. It is the
responsibility of the student to know or be aware of how many times
they have been absent from the given consultation schedules.
9.6 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 requirements 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 all 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.
10.1.2.1 First Semester Deliberations
✓ Design Concept Presentation which includes style
guides to be adopted
✓ Research Project Presentation
✓ Site Selection and Analysis
✓ Environmental Systems Chart
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✓ Case Studies
✓ Conceptual Site Development
10.1.2.2 Second Semester Deliberations
✓ Concept Board which includes style guides to be
adopted
✓ Site Development Plan
✓ Floor Plans of Major Buildings
✓ Elevations of Major Buildings
✓ Architectural and Structural Bay Sections
✓ Sections
✓ Perspective of Major Buildings
✓ Interior Perspectives of Major Areas
✓ Aerial of Site Development or Model
✓ Environmental Systems Board
10.1.3 Presentation Requirements:
10.1.3.1 First semester presentation media shall be in
acetates. Printed copies of the acetates shall be
distributed to the jurors on deliberations day.
Conceptual drawings shall be done in 20” x 30”
boards.
10.1.3.2 For the final second semester deliberations,
presentation shall be done in 30” x 40” boards.
10.1.3.3 All drawings (conceptual to final) shall be drafted
manually. No computer generated or assisted
drawings shall be allowed.
10.1.3.4 All drawings shall use 1:100 scale. If drawings exceed
the size of the board, smaller scale 1:150 or 1:200 will
be allowed. Site Development Plans shall be in bigger
scale 1:300 or 1:500.
10.1.3.5 No cut and paste of drawings shall be allowed on the
presentation boards. All drawings shall be manually
drafted direct on the boards or on mounted paper on
same size of board.
10.1.3.6 All drawings shall be fully inked with basic
furniture/fixtures & equipments layout. Floor Plans,
Elevations, Sections and the like are not to be
rendered except for color background that would
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highlight the drawings. Full color rendering is to be
done only to perspectives.
10.1.3.7 Plastic camouflage on each piece of presentation
board/material is not allowed.
10.1.3.8 Scaled model shall have a firm and sturdy base no
smaller than 20” x 30” nor exceeding 30” x 40”. Adjust
scale to be used proportional enough to fit the base
requirements.
10.1.3.9 All presentation materials to be submitted must
include the standard title block indicating all specific
information regarding each particular sheet. The title
block must be attached at the lower right hand corner
of each sheet regardless of layout orientation (portrait
or landscape)
10.1.4 Allowed submission shall only be up to 5:00 pm of the
submission date. No late submission will be accepted. 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.
10.1.4.1 Incomplete/Unsubstantial submission of thesis
requirements shall be decided by the panel of
advisers if acceptable for deliberations.
10.1.4.2 Traffic and other excuses will not be accepted as
reasons for not submitting on time. If for other
reasons, the proponent cannot come for the
submission, arrangements must be made with a
representative having a valid document (letter of
request/consent) to be able to submit the
requirements on time.
10.1.4.3 All written documents must be saved in the computer
with double back-up files always. Reasons for late
submission attributed to such irresponsibility will not
be entertained.
10.1.5 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.
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10.1.6 Additional submittals of optional requirements can be done on
deliberation day.
10.1.7 An executive summary of the thesis of not more than two pages
shall be prepared and distributed to the three jurors on
deliberation day.
10.1.8 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.
10.4 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).
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10.5.1.2 Creativity and quality of presentation materials.
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.
10.5.3 Conduct of deliberations shall be guided by the following:
10.5.3.1 All candidates must be at the holding area at exactly
one hour before deliberation schedule. Non-
appearance after 15 minutes of the scheduled time
forfeits the right of the proponent for deliberations,
hence, the candidate will be given a final grade of
dropped.
10.5.3.2 Minimum attire for ladies: formal dress/ensemble or
business suit with closed shoes.
10.5.3.3 Minimum attire for men: barong or long sleeves with
full dress tie and leather dress shoes.
10.5.3.4 Tolerance time for late presentation is 15 minutes
only and must be included in the 1-hr. duration
allotted for deliberation.
10.5.3.5 The PUP CAFA does not charge a Thesis Fee which
is the practice in most architectural schools and in
some colleges in the university. In lieu of this, the
students are requested to give food or token to jury
members as a sign of good gesture for the extra time
and effort exerted by them.
10.5.3.6 After deliberations, candidates must not leave the
premises without the permission from the respective
advisers.
10.5.3.7 All books and presentation materials must be secured
and borne home by the students after deliberations.
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10.6.1.3 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.
11.1 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.
11.3 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.
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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.
12.2.1The average grade from the three jurors will be the Thesis
Deliberations Grade.
12.2.2The 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 511
First Grading 30%
a. Exams and Esquisses 15%
b. Consultations 15%
Second Grading 70%
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c. Consultations/Pre-Deliberations
Submittal 15%
d. Thesis Deliberations 40%
e. Final Draft of Book 15%
Final Grade 100%
13.1 The thesis book shall be submitted for approval to the Architecture
Department Chairperson and the Dean for approval prior to
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bookbinding not later than five (5) calendar days after the scheduled
deliberations of the student.
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 not later than seven (7) calendar
days from the last day of the deliberations.
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.
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 st, 2nd, 3rd,
and two honorable mention) and other 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 he following basis:
- First Semester Deliberations 25%
- Second Semester Deliberations 75%
14.4 Special awards - Best Model, Best in Perspective Presentation, Best
Manual Presentation, Most Innovative Presentation and the like will be
decided after the exhibit. Finalists should display their works to qualify.
This is to certify that I have carefully read and understood the Thesis Guidelines
including the addemdum and is willing to abide by it.
________________________
Name / Signature of Student
Noted: Date _______
_______________________________
Name / Signature of Parent / Guardian
Date _____________
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THESIS PROPOSAL
The PUP Thesis Project is a two-fold undertaking by the graduating students
of BS Architecture. The Thesis would be a Research / Design Project with a
research project focusing on any architectural concept / ideas / principles / design
approach that would be applicable to the Design Project. The research undertaking
would generate new ideas in designing particular building types that would make the
design endeavor more innovative and creative.
Research and Design both involve processes of discovery that would lead to
new knowledge. Furthermore, Design is closely associated to Creativity. “Being
creative is seeing the same thing as everybody else but thinking of something
different.” It can be defined as the ability to take existing objects and combining
them in different ways for new purposes. Creativity can produce novel and useful
ideas and solutions to everyday problems and challenges.
The Research Project is aimed at gaining knowledge that would upgrade the
quality of our built environment and for the advancement of the architectural
profession. The Design Project, on the other hand, is viewed as an activity that
would generate proposals in changing something that already exist into something
better.
The first step in the Thesis Project is the preparation of a Thesis Proposal.
The students will have to identify possible design projects to work on as well as
introduce the research project that they will relate to the design project. This is not
an easy task and before a student can come up with a credible proposal, one should
have done the following:
• develop a perspective about the breadth, depth and scope of architectural
discipline
• develop an awareness of general issues, opportunities, and concerns within
the discipline through readings of articles concerning current architectural
practices
• choose an area of specialization from the general issues and concerns.
• become familiar with specific issues, opportunities, and concerns within the
area of specialization
• develop queries that speculate on the issues, opportunities, and concerns
within the area of specialization
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The student can start initially by identifying an issue of local, regional, national
or even global concern as starting points for determining a specific research
problem, say Housing Backlog. The next question would be - why is there a housing
backlog? It continues with a search for possible cause to the problem that could
have architectural significance – it is due to the inadequacies of conventional
building materials and systems to cope up with house production targets. The
problem now has become an architectural concern. A possible architectural
intervention can be deduced from the above statements – House production rate
can substantially increase if housing components can be standardized. With that, the
general problem has now been reduced to an architectural problem focusing on the
derivation of standards for housing components. This can still be, however, trimmed
down to a more focused and specific derivation of standards for low-cost housing
components.
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The PUP Architecture Thesis Projects seeks to support and enhance the
study of sustainable and energy-efficient building practices in Architectural
Education. Thesis students are encouraged to explore the use of new materials and
strategies for building, and the integration of aesthetics and technology for high-
performing, cutting edge architecture.
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TEC Chair’s initial_________
Date_________
Time_________
(Form T-1)
for your proper evaluation and review before proceeding with the thesis research proper.
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(Student Number of Proponent)
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This is to certify that I have reviewed and evaluated properly the above thesis proposal
and have come up with the following recommendation/s:
COMMENTS:
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THESIS OUTLINE MANUAL
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
• Must show the basic importance of the study that promotes research.
• The problem must indicate its timeliness according to its physical;
socio-economic; and environmental relevance.
• The research problem and 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 be in a descriptive form or an inquisitive
posture or both.
• Also, provide sub-problems that shall focus on the development
approach/s to be applied.
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a new approach”, instead, explain whatever new approach is to be
applied that makes it significant. Provide significance to society,
target users, and to architecture showing benefits that maybe derived
from the proposed project.
• It must further emphatically elucidate that the research proposal is
justified.
• It must 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.
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Main problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -► Goal
• 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
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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”.
• Focus should be made on the type of development approach to be
applied in the project which makes it unique from others.
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CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEMS OF RESEARCH/DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES
(METHODOLOGY)
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• Evaluation
• Action
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CHAPTER 3 – TERMS OF REFERENCES
Include only topics that are architecturally significant and would contribute
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B. CASE STUDIES
• Summary
• Architectural Analysis – this should describe the character of the
project being studied and the functions of the spaces included. Provide
graphics (if possible – plans, profiles, features, etc.) if drawings are
provided, short notes can be provided on the drawing sheet showing
the analysis made.
• Findings and Analysis
• Recommendation/Application to present study
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CHAPTER 4 - DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4. 1 Site Inventory
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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…
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3 - preferable/desirable
2 - satisfactory/fair
1 - poor
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.
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the lot that could have an impact on the project.
His 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 proposing is noted and positive if other
facilities are helpful 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.
Sample:
1995 2000 1005 2010
Barangay
Municipality/City/Town
Province
Region (if necessary)
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• Regional data will only be necessary if project is
regional in scope.
• Year 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 security/rehabilitation centers; sports
sector if project revolves in sports/recreation;
economic sector if project is on
trade/economy/business; tourism sector if project
is tourism oriented/related; etc…
• Statistical data would be very important on your
project related respective sectors as mentioned
above.
• 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.
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• 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.
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• Are you going to target the whole population mentioned or are
you only a percentage of it?
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CHAPTER 5 - ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
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• quality of space can be more detailed
• visitor spaces should be included and differentiated
• above table can still be improved further
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CHAPTER 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
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• What fire-fighting system are you going to apply in your project?
Wet or Dry?
• Specify if Siamese connections/fixtures, 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.
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• 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
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• Incineration is banned already. State how the disposal of
hospital waste will be done.
• Will it be though 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 system and other heating
requirements.
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CHAPTER 7 – DESIGN FRAMEWORK
7.3 Sub-Concepts
• 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 decide to integrate such
in his/her design of the structures primarily referring to the
design lines assimilated.
• Should state the shape and massing of the structures. Also
state why that shape or massing was adopted.
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7.3.2 Function Concept
• This is starting 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 of the functional grouping of spaces
and adjacencies for a more efficient plan. How Are you going to
achieve this
7.3.3 Time 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 how long will the project be efficient in terms of projected
spaces?
• Will the character of the building stood time?
7.3.4 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 spaces plan.
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7.4.1 General Architectural Character
• Preferable, graphics and pictures shall be used to show the type
of building style to be adopted; whether it is Bahay-na Bato:
Baroque: 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.
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CHAPTER 8 – MANNER OF FINANCING
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• Land development cost is placed approximately at around 30% of the
building construction cost.
• Land acquisition cost shall be included 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.
CHAPTER 10 – RECOMMENDATIONS
▪ The recommendations that may be arrived at by the researcher
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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
designs 9 Deliberations.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
▪ Books
▪ Journals
▪ Newspapers/Magazine (Articles)
▪ Electronic database (program software, CD’s, Internet – indicate
website/ webpage)
▪ Graphics/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.
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Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Sta. Mesa, Manila
AREA A:
A.1. History of Architecture
A.2. Theory of Architecture
A.3. Professional Practice
AREA B:
B.1. Structural Design
B.2. Building Materials and Methods of Construction
B.3. Building Utilities
AREA C:
C.1. Planning
C.2. Architectural Design
This exam will test student’s mastery of theories, concepts, and approaches learned in the
stated areas of their education. Because it is a test of skill and knowledge, it should
require a great deal of creativity and preparation to pass. Familiarity with specific
information, including definition of terms, concepts, rules, methods, process or settings is
very important.
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These guidelines are intended to guide architecture students in preparation for the
comprehensive examination.
The students must be enrolled I ARCH 511: Architectural Design 9 in which the
comprehensive examination is to be taken as part of the course syllabus.
Questions on the comprehensive examination will be at the level of difficulty of a final
examination in a course.
Students should thoroughly review notes from the stated three (3) areas of examination to
ensure that the student is in command of the basic knowledge, concepts and skills
required to pass the course.
C. ADMINISTRATION:
The content of the examination is selected by the Thesis Advisers to be approved by the
Architecture Department Head/Chairperson based on the various notions of balance of
question types and difficulty.
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Test papers and answer sheets will be provided. Students are only allowed to bring
blue/black pen, scientific calculator and prescribed drawing papers and instruments.
Cellphone, walkman, discmans, and other forms of devices are not allowed.
Sub-parts of the questions are given In terms of minutes to suggest how long students are
expected to require answering each part.
D. EVLUATION OF RESULTS:
The student’s thesis adviser grade the comprehensive examination questions based on
approved evaluation system.
As the basis for midterm examination, the result of the comprehensive examination is a
component requirement equivalent to twenty five percent (25%) o the First Grading Period.
The grading result of this examination must result in the identification of areas of
weakness that must b re-tested further by the Thesis Adviser.
Result of the comprehensive examination will be posted in designated bulletin board.
E. CONSEQUENCES:
For a fifth year BS Architecture Student, passing this examination satisfies the
Comprehensive Examination requirement of the course subject, Architectural Design 9 as
a Mid-term examination grade.
If failed, the examination may not be retaken. A midterm exam grade equivalent to 5.0 will
be given.
Failure to take the comprehensive examination will incur a grade equivalent to 5.0
(FAILED). No special examination or incomplete grade will be given.
F. GRADING SYSTEM:
Any comprehensive examination grade computed below 75% cannot be rounded off and
equivalent to a failing grade (5.0).
The general coverage of the examination is divided into three (3) areas with their
corresponding weights as follows:
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Department of Architecture
Sta. Mesa, Manila
Note: Rate the student according to each criterion from 60% to 100%. Passing average is equivalent to 75%
USE PEN AND INITIAL ANY ERASURE.
CRITERIA GRADE
( 60%-100%)
1. Research and Computation/Organization.
Is the study /project important/relevant innovative?
Is the research methodology appropriate?
Are the reviewed literature/case studies relevant and useful?
2. Research Data Analysis
Was the site selected fully satisfied? Was the macro and micro anlysis of site date
relevant and informative?
Is the site analysis comprehensive?
Were the expected users/ client properly identified?
And the behavior pattern and requirements of expected users/client analyzed?
Were the space identified and adaptable to local conditions? Were the area requirement
properly computed?
Is the proponent aware of the relevant laws, regulation and government legislation? Is the
proponent aware of the environmental /development impart of the project?
3. Development of Design Framework
IS the design philosophy appropriate? IS the design concept and sub-concept
cohesive?
IS the concept on building and nvironmental s
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94 to 100 - Excellent
88 – 93 - Very Good
82 – 87 – Good
7 – 79 – Satisfactory
75 – Passing
60 – 74 - Failure
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Sta. Mesa, Manila
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
Department of Architecture
Sta. Mesa, Manila
Note: Rate the student according to each criterion from 60% to 100%. Passing average is equivalent to 75%
USE PEN AND INITIAL ANY ERASURE.
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Conceptual Framework
Is the study innovative and is its contribution to body of knowledge significant in scope?
Are the Philosophy/Concepts/Sub-Concepts/Style Guides coherent and appropriate?
Are the Project/Design Goals and Objectives clearly established and attained?
Site Planning
Is the design concept applied in site development? Any guiding principle in site layout?
Is the site planning legible? Is there clear functional zoning of the site?
Are legal, economic and socio cultural issues considered in site development?
Are necessary Environmental Systems incorporated in site plan? Environmental issues
considered?
Are psychological, aesthetic and sensual qualities of the site fully considered?
Building Design
Is the Design Concept carried over in the design of the structures?
Are spaces properly allocated/programmed (in quality and quantity)
Are spaces properly organized? Functional interrelationship of spaces properly
considered?
Is the Building Form (Volume/Massing and Silhouette) suitable or innovative?
Is the Character (style, texture, ornamentation and material usage) of structures consistent,
appropriate and innovative?
Is there Unity/harmony in the Design Elements/Features/Factors?
Is the Socio-Cultural Dimension properly considered in the Over-all Internal and External
Design Composition?
Are building laws ordinances and statutes properly applied in the design?
Are building utilities adequate, appropriate and properly located and efficient?
Is there clear understanding of the structural systems applied?
Are the Architectural Details appropriate, innovative and consistent with the design criteria?
Is the design solution technically and financially feasible?
Presentation
Are the presentation materials complete and exceeded the minimum requirements?
Is the presentation/drawing technique creative, innovative and effective?
Is the presentation delivery and are responses clear, adequate, lively and within the period
allotted?
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82 – 87 – Good
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60 – 74 - Failure
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