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Research Skills & Project

Introduction
DIT University
How to write Synopsis for a
Thesis Project
This article would be of great interest to the Final year
Architecture students. Writing a Synopsis determines your level
of understanding of the chosen topic as your thesis project. We
will list out and discuss different steps in which one should
proceed with writing a Synopsis.
Types of Architectural Research:
1
• Introduction

2
• Motivation

3
• Objectives and Scope and Limitations

4
• Description of the research work

5
• Conclusions/Summary of the work

6
• List of Case studies

7
• List of references/literature case studies for thesis research work

8
• Identification of the project site
Introduction

Briefly explain the Architectural/technological/social relevance or significance


of the research work of your thesis topic.

Be precise and include only relevant background material in the introduction.


Provide information on past works by way of giving appropriate references.
It should not exceed two pages.
Motivation

Develop further on the background material provided in the introduction


and bring the subject of thesis in the chosen area of research in to focus.
Emphasize, based on the content status, the importance of the research
problem identified. Should broadly indicate the existing drawbacks and why
further research is required to eliminate the drawbacks and find new
architectural solutions. Identification of these should be brief and can be out
of the scope of the Thesis subject but has to be relevant.You can enumerate
those technical challenges one has to address to solve the
problems/drawbacks posed herein to place emphasis on the quality of the
research work.
I came across a very interesting piece of article on motivation for writing
thesis. This reading should be helpful to all.
This should not exceed two pages.
Objectives and Scope and Limitations

State precisely the questions for which the answers are sought through this
thesis work. Define the conceptual, analytical, experimental and/or
methodological boundaries within which the exercise will be carried out.
Admit with clarity the limitation of such a research and difficulties involved.
It should not exceed two pages.
Description of the research work

Keeping in mind the limitations and difficulties, identify the precise


architecturally relevant area and extent of research that is attempted by you.
Detailed explanations of the drawbacks/problems identified for which you
are seeking possible architectural solutions.
Explain in detail how the case studies will help in resolving the
drawbacks/problems identified.
Clear the role of literature studies/observations/experiments/questionnaires.
Define with clarity the detailed methodology to be adopted that will lead
you towards the Architectural solutions.
Explain in detail how you are specifically equipped to deal with the research
and find Architectural solutions.
It should not exceed 10-12 pages
Conclusions/Summary of the work

Highlight major conclusions you are working towards. Clearly bring out not
only the generally useful advantages arising out of the work but also the
architectural advancement you are seeking through this Thesis work. If there
are no conclusions at the moment, then enumerate the possible
contributions of the work.
Maximum two pages.
List of Case studies

List the probable Case Studies and the relevant areas of study possible in
them. Indicate clearly why you have chosen the particular case for study.
Make a mention of the ease/difficulty of approach and obtaining information
from the case studies. Also give the time frame required for each case study.
It should not exceed one page.
(Also, it is important to know all the factors to be considered for conducting
a successful case study.)
List of references/literature studies for thesis
research work
List the publications/books you have already identified for your literature
study. List only published or accepted books/papers.
Never claim contents of the publications/books as your own. Always give
credit where it is due.
Maximum one page.
Identification of Project site

The student has to identify a possible and suitable site for the proposal
where the conclusions and solutions can be carried out. The project site may
or may not be a live project but should definitely be suitable for the chosen
project.
Maximum one page.
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Urban Design Report
Contents

• Acknowledgement
• Table of Content
• List of figures
• List of tables
• List of maps

• ABSTRACT

• INTRODUCTION
i. About Project
ii. Aim & Objective
iii. Intro about the Site
iv. Methodology adopted for the study

• CASE STUDY
Contents

• ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK
i. Data Collection
a) Primary survey [Interviews & Photo surveys]
b) Secondary survey [Literature & Maps]
ii. Data Analysis
iii. Design Site justification

• Proposal & Recommendation


i. Design Proposal
ii. Conclusion

• References/Bibliography
Topics of Research
 Structures in Architecture
 Cultural Expressions in Architecture
 Disaster Resistant Buildings and Management
 Sustainable Design and Technology
 Vernacular Architecture and Settlement
 Parametric Modelling
 Architectural Conservation
 Architecture of Virtual World
 Architecture of the Future
 Integrated design - Campus planning
 Transit planning in small and medium-sized towns
 Advanced structures & Lightweight architecture
 Parametric design in architecture
 Protecting wildlife near urban areas- the need for sanctuary
 Community living in the urban scenario
Topics of Research
 Is sustainable urban development necessary?
 Effective town planning and increased productivity
 Restaurants and urban revitalization
 How IoT affects urban design?
 Resilient architecture
 Role of Conservation in preserving cultural heritage
 Planning For Educational Facilities In Rural Areas
 Redesigning of highway - for sustainable urban mobility
 The effects of uncontrolled housing developments
 Intelligent Transport System Approach to Traffic Congestion
 Assessing sustainability in the context of rapid urbanization
 Enterprise Architecture Management – A Knowledge Management
Perspective
 Architecture Management of Computing and Information Systems
Topics of Research
 Assessing Energy-Saving Potential of Different Roof Systems
 The emergence of modern architecture a documentary
 Infrared Thermography for the Comparison of Building Energy Envelope
Performance in Residential Homes
 Efficient Cooling Technologies for the Built Environment
 New Insulation for Retrofitting Existing Buildings
 Understanding A Building Material: Material Flow Analysis of Concrete in
the United States.
 Interaction of Buildings and the Urban Environment

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