PUP Architecture Thesis Guidelines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines
College of Architecture and Fine Arts

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
PUP Engineering and Architecture Building, Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila
THESIS GUIDELINES AND OUTLINE MANUAL
for the Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Prepared by
Arch. Ted Villamor G. Inocencio, M. Architecture
and
Arch./EnP. Rey S. Gabitan, Dip in Urban and Regional Planning

FOREWORD
In any endeavor, which tries to prove something and with the intention to
come up with something worthy of emulation, it doesn’t matter who succeed or who
has not, but the lessons learned. One of them is making a thesis, which is
considered 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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TVGInocencio, RSGabitan; PUP CAFA Architecture Thesis Guideline & Outline Manual 2007
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.
2.2 Student Qualifications

2.2.1 Students are allowed to take the Thesis Class (AR 511 & 521) if
they have passed all the ARCHITECTURAL and
ENGINEERING subjects from first to fourth year as outlined in
the curriculum including summer Architectural Internship
Program 2.
2.2.2 Students are allowed to take ARCH 521 (Architectural Design
10) after passing ARCH 511 (Architectural Design 9).
2.3 Student Responsibilities

2.3.1 Students should read and fully understand the content of the
Thesis Guidelines.
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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. THESIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE
4.1 Composition
4.1.1 The Thesis Evaluation Committee (TEC) shall be composed of
the Department Head as Chairperson and the thesis advisers of
the preceding year as members.
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.
7. APPROVAL OF THESIS PROPOSAL

7.1 Approval of Thesis Proposal
7.1.1 Proposals, which received a majority evaluation of “approved” or
“approved with comments” from the TEC, are considered
approved proposals. Majority means, either getting a unanimous
approval from the three evaluators or two-thirds of the
evaluators have given the proposal the “approved” or “approved
with comments” recommendations.
7.1.2 In case of a split result, the Department Head shall make the
final evaluation upon consultation with TEC members who
disapproved the said proposal.
7.1.3 Approved proposals can proceed with their research and book
writing.
7.1.4 Proposal for revision shall be resubmitted with necessary
recommendations given by the evaluators until the proposal has
received the necessary majority “approved” evaluation.
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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.
7.2 Deadline for Approval of Resubmitted and New Proposals

7.2.1 Resubmitted Proposals or New Proposals seeking Approval
from the TEC shall be submitted not later than 10 days after the
first day of classes.
7.2.2 All proposals should have been approved by the TEC not later
than 15 days after the first day of classes.
7.2.3 If no proposal shall be approved by that time, the student shall
be dropped from the course.
7.2.4 Other approved thesis proposal cannot be resubmitted by other
students.
7.2.5 With regards on the approved titles from the preceding
semesters the proponent is required to write an activation letter
to the TEC. The proponent has to include proofs that he/she
was able to comply with seven (7) minimum consultations.
8. RESEARCH AND BOOK WRITING

8.1 The proponent shall be guided by the research methods/procedures as
indicated in the Thesis Manual. However, content of book is not
limited to the outline. The Thesis Advisers and/or the proponent can
modify or make adjustments necessary to suit a particular thesis.
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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.
10.2 Schedule of Deliberations

10.2.1The Thesis Advisers should inform the students on the proposed
schedule of deliberations. The calendar of activities and
consultations, including the schedule of deliberations, are to be
given on a Thesis Forum to be conducted by the Thesis
Advisers and Chairman of the Thesis Council.
10.2.2The deliberations should be scheduled before the final
examination’s schedule on the school calendar and to be
approved by the Thesis Council.
10.3 Drawing for Deliberations Slot

10.3.1 The proponents are to draw for their deliberation’s slot when
they have submitted the minimum requirements.
10.3.2 Once the student has drawn their slot, he/she has to sign a list
containing the name of the student and the day and time of
deliberation that he/she has drawn.
10.4 The final list of proponents who will undergo oral defense will be
posted on the board. The listing shall be in proper sequence and the
place of deliberations to be indicated if it warrants it or to be
announced (venue).
10.5 Qualification for Deliberation

10.5.1 The student will be allowed to deliberate if he/she has passed
the advisers consultation grade and has satisfied the minimum
submission evaluation. The minimum submission evaluation
will be based on the following:
10.5.1.1 Degree of completeness
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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.
10.6 Deliberations Jury

10.6.1 Composition
10.6.1.1 The jury for the Deliberations shall be composed
of three members.
10.6.1.2 The jury can either be from the CAFA Architecture
Department or invited jury outside of the
university.
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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. DELIBERATION EVALUATION
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. THESIS GRADE
12.1 Pre-Deliberations Grade
12.1.1The pre-deliberations grade shall be the average of all the

consultations made by the student and the Pre-deliberations
minimum submittal.
12.1.2The student must have passed the above before he/she can be
allowed to deliberate.
12.2 Thesis Deliberations Grade
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%
Exams/ Pre-Deliberations Grade (30%) Thesis

Esquisses Consultations Minimum Book Deliberations FG
(15%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Submission (15%) (40%) (100%)
First Grading (30%) Second Grading (70%
12.3.2 ARCH 521

First Grading 20%
Consultations/Preliminary Drawings 20%
Second Grading 80%
Consultations/Pre-deliberations
Submittal 20%
Thesis Deliberations 60%
Final Grade 100%
Pre-Deliberations Grade (40%) Thesis

Consultations Deliberations FG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Minimum (60%) (100%)
Submission
First Grading (20%) Second Grading (80%)
12.4 No final grade of incomplete is to be given. Once the student

undergoes thesis deliberations, the final grade shall only be either
passed (3.0 or higher) or failed (5.0).
12.5 Those who did not pursue the deliberations shall be considered
dropped from the course.
12.6 If the student got a unanimous or majority failing mark from the
three jurors, his Final Grade will also be failing. In this case, the
adviser’s grade will not be considered.
13. THESIS BOOK SUBMISSION
13.1 The thesis book shall be submitted for approval to the Architecture
Department Chairperson and the Dean for 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. BEST THESIS
14.1 There will be a competition for the Best Thesis to be able to achieve a
higher quality of outputs and as an incentive to the student.
14.2 The Best Thesis will be given to the top five thesis projects (1 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.
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Name / Signature of Student
Noted: Date _______
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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.
From the above process, a possible Design Project could be “A Housing

Prototype for a Low-Cost Community for North Rail Settlers” and the Research
Project could be “Derivation of Standards for Low-Cost Housing Components”.
Other example of Thesis Projects that could be similarly undertaken is as

follows:
1. Proposed Marikina Center of Performing Arts (A Neural Network Analysis
of Auditoria Design).
2. The SM Call-Center Complex (An investigation of indoor environmental
factors that may influence comfort and health of workers in office
buildings)
3. School for the Deaf and Blind (Design of technology-based learning
environments)
4. Redevelopment of Tahanang Walang Hagdan (Modeling human expertise
in designing building solutions for homes of persons with disabilities)
5. Proposed Quezon City Jail (An Analysis of the Physical Environment in
Juvenile Justice Facilities: the Physical Environment in a Complex
System)
6. The Intramuros Hotel (Acknowledging and evaluating the social and
aesthetic values of heritage landscapes)
7. The Mactan Meditel (Thermal comfort and hybrid ventilation)
8. Sports Medica Mall (An integrated medical, sports and shopping complex)
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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.
The objective of this integration is to encourage students and develop

excellence in architectural planning and design that integrates environmentally
responsive design strategies.
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TEC Chair’s initial_________
Date_________
Time_________
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
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for your proper evaluation and review before proceeding with the thesis research proper.
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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:
□ Approved □ Resubmit with revisions □ Disapproved
COMMENTS:
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THESIS OUTLINE MANUAL
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
• It could start with a general statement of the study.

• Historical citations if there are any. Remember, they must be
historical developments that led to the proposal and not a
comprehensive history of the project location. In cases where
redevelopment is permitted, focus on activities which does not have
facilities provided yet.
• How the problem came into being, its source or origin, and
circumstantial account depicting the reason/s that prompted to
pursue research. Include only historical developments that led to the
proposal of the project. Do not provide a comprehensive history of
the project location.
• Why and how the study was chosen (initial, general justification).
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• Must show the basic importance of the study that promotes research.
• The problem must indicate its timeliness according to its physical;
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.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• Must show the reader the outstanding aspects of the proposal in

terms of impact it could create categorically addressing the items
found in the problem statement. Avoid statements like, “introducing
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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.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
• Goal or goals, Aim or aims are synonymous, therefore, it is or they

are fairly loose statements that set forth a direction for the study. The
statement of goal/s must be generic to the problem and can be in one
to three sentences only. While objectives are more definitive
statements always in reference to the goal that was earlier
established. Preferably, there must be a minimum of three and a
maximum of six objectives only, five is average. The more
objectives, the more the jury would ask for more solutions.
• Always remember that goals and objectives that are formulated
should be workable and attainable. Avoid wishful ones.
• The usual problem about understanding project goals and objectives
is that the students cannot differentiate a program’s goals and
objectives (which are usually non-architectural) with that of
architectural goals and objectives.
• Program’s goals and objectives focuses on the functions the project
may provide while architectural goals and objectives focuses on the
perceived qualities desired for the project.
• With the foregoing it must then be clearly agreed now that the
student may present the two separately or in a more creative
manner, meld them together into cohesive statements, so that the
reader may also clearly establish comprehension of the project’s
agenda.
• In the formulation of the goals and objectives, follow this diagram:
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Main problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -► Goal
Sub-Problem No. 1 ----------► Objective No. 1
Sub-Problem No. 2 - - - - - - - - - -► Objective No. 2
Sub-Problem No. 3 - - - - - - - - - -► Objective No. 3
• The goal should be an answer to your main problem while your

objectives should be answers to your sub-problems.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
• Scope. It is the condensed description of your work’s extent or

coverage. It is important to determine the dimension of difficulty of
your proposed study. Componential (referring to thesis components)
approach maybe considered in order to get a clearer view of the
things that you are going to undertake. Say, the selection procedure
and process investigation of the site environmental systems and the
processes involved, space design and planning theories/ principles to
be applied, cost and budget sources and constraints, etc…
• Delimitations. You do not limit a thesis, you delimit it, and according
to description, “It is not what the project cannot achieve, but it is
what not the project can achieve”. This is so because of some
limitations, and in research, limitations constitute the weakness/s of
the study beyond the control of the researcher. The delimitation
statement should be clearly provided to give the reader the extent of
the study in terms of its comparison with the scope given. In short,
scope and delimitations could be validating complements of each
other.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
• The proponent must precisely state that the present study is not a
duplication of an existing study, though, it may be a replication of
another study provided it must be stressed that the present one is still
essential and intends to establish an investigation to refine lest, affirm
or negate the findings or solutions of other studies done before. This
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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.
DEFINITION OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS
• General Textual Definitions

Define key words used in the title which need further explanation.
The definitions should not be very general but must be specific to the
desired development.
Provide definitions also on the qualities perceived to be achieved in
the project and define as well the type of development approach to
be used.
They are divided into two groups, namely:
A. Contextual Definition
They are words, terms, phrases, concepts, or abbreviations
saliently used in the write-up from which the readers are not too
familiar with. The meanings of them are directly lifted from
source such as, dictionaries, thesaurus, and other sources of
information.
B. Operational Definition
They are terms (standard or colloquial), phrase or concepts
exclusively adopted by the researcher either commonly used or
coined which have different meanings as integrated in the write-
up. They should clearly define the alluded exclusive meaning/s
as utilized for reading comprehension and understanding of
thought.
• Definition of Design Elements
These may come later but should be located on this page/section of
the study. They are spatial nomenclatures as given for a specific
project especially those that are exclusive on them (project).
Example, runabout, porte-cochere, de-molding area, holding space,
frisking point, and other terms which may not find their presence in
any given structure/project ordinarily.
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CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEMS OF RESEARCH/DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES
(METHODOLOGY)
An encounter with architectural research is always a clear and present

task among architects and architecture students elsewhere and it should be,
simply because it is a mandatory aspect in every phase of the design process.
Firstly, a research paradigm must be formulated. It is presenting the
essence of the research process in a diagrammatic format. This is to expound in
a graphic manner what the conceptual framework of the study desires to convey.
This framework is the focal point of research, the central theme or the main thrust
of the research study. It serves as guide in the conduct of research investigation
or very similarly to a research plan.
The research method is an amplification of the research paradigm. It tries
to itemize the different components of the research activity to be undertaken.
This can also be your research design. It includes unit of activity analysis
including the sub-items related to it which is critical in the research process, work
plan, instruments for sampling (if needed), and timeframe (Ghana Chart).
Methodology in research may vary from one project to another (according
to uniqueness or exclusivity of purpose) depending on the needs and
requirements a study may possess. Therefore it is presumed that the design of
which could have some similarities on its generic nature but not in its totality.
Population sampling and its instrument may be included if there is a
quantitative requirement to establish credibility a researcher may lay claim to the
study to be conducted.
This chapter evoke the extent the study is taking, it exemplifies the
organization of what it the research study-tasking is all about, and thus, it gain
the foothold known as the “legwork” or “dirty job” part of research. Techniques in
architectural research vary from each phase of the design process, therefore, the
intention of which is to undergo through the various views of the design process
and help to identify the appropriate research design tools and techniques
applicable in the various steps of the process.
Examples of Research Methods:
FIVE-STEP DESIGN PROCESS

• Initiation
• Preparation
• Proposal-Making
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• Evaluation
• Action
EIGHT-STEP DESIGN PROCESS

• Recognition
• Delineation
• Preparation
• Analysis
• Synthesis
• Evaluation
• Execution
• Re-evaluation
H. RITTLE’S SUMMARY OF DESIGN PROCESS

• Identify the problem
• Collect information
• Analyze information
• Creative leap
• Work out solution
• Test solution
• Communicate and implement
J.C. JONES DESIGN METHOD

• Idea
• Information
• Analysis
• Synthesis
• Evaluation
• Optimization
A.I.A. BASIC AND SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES

• Pre-Design services
• Schematic design
• Design development
• Contract documents
• Bidding administration of contract
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• Post design services
GUENTER AND CORKILL SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
• Basic definition
• Preliminary program
• Investigation/analysis
• Program abstraction
• Synthesis and development
• Volumetric design proposal
• Re-evaluation and modification
G.T. MOORE’S DESIGN PROCESS

• Problem identification
• Analysis of users needs
• Programming
• Design synthesis
• Selecting from alternatives
• Implementation
• Post occupancy evaluation
UAP DESIGN DOCUMENTS

• Schematic Stage
• Design Development Stage
• Design Stage
• Contract Document Stage
• Construction Stage
• Post-Construction Stage
These are just samples of certain processes/methodologies in the

research/design process, however, the student-proponent is given the liberty to
design his/her own concept for a research design/methodology they would desire
doing so, as long as the relevance of such is clearly established for the benefit of
the proposed project and to their advantage in dealing with data/information
processing.
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COMMENTS
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CHAPTER 3 – TERMS OF REFERENCES
A. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Related literature readings in research is a very informative and relevant

undertaking for the proponent to have a knowledge of his research work in terms
of similarities or parallelisms that may occur. From here the student-candidate
may gain comprehension about the scope or extent of his work. Summaries of
previous studies, researches conducted, and other thesis works should be
reviewed as well as relative articles, write-ups or treatises that would lend
additional information for the research. These data/information can be
architectural or non-architectural depending on their relevance to the
understanding of the proposal by the students. The key phrase here is, the
more you read, the better, for in doing so, there could be no other recourse for
the candidate not to understand his/her proposal more than it could take. If it
happens that there is a closely similar study that was undertaken before, then the
candidate could explore and analyze the whole situation and find meanings
about his proposal regarding the previous study’s appropriateness or applicability
in terms of its concepts and solutions. These readings (materials) when
incorporated could be three to five separates, which should be precisely, and
concisely stated/presented in the book.
This part of the study gives the student a myriad of references that can be
utilized in elaborating or expounding his/her work in all the units of his research
deemed necessary for application. More so, the research should have sources
of refereed information so it can gain additional credibility of purpose.
The review should be the proponents own opinion regarding the article on
the following:
a) What the article is all about?
b) What relevant information does the article give?
c) What are the things/subjects discussed in the article which will be of
use in your study?
Include only topics that are architecturally significant and would contribute
much in your architectural translation of your study.
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B. CASE STUDIES
In this part, the student should present case studies of previous

architectural studies, whether proposed or existing. This serves as a tool
for the proponent to know more about the project through investigation of
existing structures or otherwise which are related to the one he is doing.
The student should not be solely dependent on references found in
textbooks but more likely, a hands-on experience of case studies in local
scene. Important point of observations then would not necessarily be
intrinsically architectural but more often than not, they are architectural
ones or relative thereto. It maybe views on organizational structure,
activities, movements, and idiosyncrasies of users, atmosphere and other
relationships of observation. In short, critiquing is an important aspect of
this chapter. Case studies to be presented shall be a composite of local
and foreign cases (preferably a set of two foreign and local apiece or two
foreign and one local)). It is advisable for the student to search for
meanings or inspirations from them not necessarily copying them.
Plagiarism is a serious offense in research
Case Studies Presentation Form :
• 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
4.1.1 Site Selection
Site Selection is quite a tedious process, for it entails certain

mandatory steps to follow and must be followed by heart. It also
requires much legwork and coordination with authorities concerned.
The number of sites to be considered must be no less than three
and should be describe briefly
and shown through a location map. The basis of the site selection
criterion should be supported with discussion on the review of
related literature.
4.1.1.1 Site Selection Criteria
• The proponent shall formulate a site selection criteria suited for

the project.
• It is broken down into two sets of criteria to be considered – the
major (specific) and the minor (general) criteria.
• The major site selection criteria that are to be formulated shall be
comprised of criterion that are considered specifically for your
project. These are factors which would make the site preferable
not only because of the usual utility and accessibility
considerations but must consist of considerations that establishes
site values highly compatible with the requirements of the specific
project. They must be formulated with care and logical thinking
bringing to mind the essence of these criteria in selecting the
most appropriate site for the proposal. They are considered as the
more potent ones in creating the tone for site selection
• The minor site selection criteria refers to factors that are usually
considered and is generally applicable to most type of projects,
say, utility systems, accessibility, and he like. However, land use
though may appear applicable to all must be a major criterion.
• The student must fully understand that site selection is divided
into a progressive process as follows:
a. GROSS SITE SELECTION
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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…
b. DISCRETE SITE SELECTION

It is the selected site itself within the locale identified in
the gross site selection process. It must be shown in a location
and vicinity maps so that the reader could see the community to
where the site belongs. It is also in here that the foregoing site
selection criteria have been utilized.
c. FUNCTIONAL SITE SELECTION

A chosen site maybe larger than what the project needs.
Therefore, the proponent should make a “best use analysis”
within the site to determine the most appropriate spot to where
the concentration of development should be confined.
• In presenting the site selection criteria in tabulated form,

the Likert scale system with adjectival equivalency rating
can be adopted. Each criterion should be given with a
corresponding weight. Major criteria shall have higher
weight than the minor criteria.
Sample of a Likert Scale System
Criteria Weight site

A B C
Ratings Pts. Ratings Pts. Ratings Pts.
Major Criteria (60%)
1. 30% 3 0.9 2 0.6 1 0.3
2. 30% 1 0.3 4 1.2 2 0.6
Minor Criteria (40%)
1. 20% 2 0.4 1 0.2 1 0.2
2. 20% 2 0.4 3 0.6 3 0.6
Total 2.0 2.6 1.7
Rating shall be as follows:

5 - highly preferable/desirable
4 - very preferable/desirable
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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.
4.1.1.2 Site Justification

The chosen site must be fully fully justified in terms of
methodical and scientific approach through analysis of a matrix
resulting from a 5-point rating or other rating system applied of
the criteria adopted which should be the basis of site selection.
It should expound further and validate the site selection. It
should also state the reasons why the site was chosen over the
other sites considered. However, other facts about the site
must be fully presented in order for the reader/evaluators to fully
comprehend the reason/s for the site’s justifiable selection in its
totality.
4.1.2 Site Data
4.1.2.1 Macro Site Data

Macro site data and analysis would give considerations
on the factors outside of the specific project site (i.e. on a larger
scale than the project site) that would have effects on your
development strategies.
4.1.2.1.1 Physical profile
• This would include location, vicinity map; general
climatological data; geological/geomorphic data;
soil data and other environmental data, which
would be common to your specific site or lot and
the surrounding areas.
• Land use and zoning map is required to pinpoint
the actual land use patterns to where the site is,
whether it is the existing or proposed land use
prepared by the local government planning office.
• Image map of catchment area (3 km. radius) will
show the development patterns in the vicinity of
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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.
4.1.2.1.2 Socio-Economic Profile

The socio-economic profile environment and its
relative studies must be presented as deemed important
and various demographic data and social structures must
be included to come up with a thorough analysis, include
demographic data of the smallest government unit
possible where your site is located.
Sample:
1995 2000 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.
4.1.2.2 Micro Site Data
Micro site data and analysis would study the environmental

factors within or inside the specific site. Completeness of micro site
data and analysis is very essential since this would give a clearer
picture of development potentials and constraints of your site.
• Map of the lot showing its topography is important.
• A slope map and slope profile is necessary to show the
slope categories and slope characteristics of the site.
The slope profile or section of site could influence
building patterns and will show areas which are buildable
and which are not (for very steep slope).
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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.
4.2 Site Analysis
4.2.1 SWOT Analysis

• The SWOT analysis would be easier to understand if
indicated on map.
• It is preferable if one map will be allotted each for
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
• Strengths and Weaknesses will refer to conditions of the
site that will have an impact on the project.
• Opportunities and Strengths will refer to conditions
outside of the site that will affect the project.
4.2.2 Summary of Site Analysis
• This is one map where all the site conditions are

summarized and shown to indicate development
possibilities.
• Constraints shall also be indicated and state what kind of
intervention will be done to remove/alleviate these
constraints.
4.3 User Analysis
4.3.1 Demographic Data of Expected Users

• Should show statistical data of major users/clients/visitors of the
proposed facilities.
• Statistical data coverage will depend on your projected users.
Is the project covers municipal, provincial, regional or national?
• What specific sector of population are you targeting? Is it the
students? Tourists (foreign or local)? The economically
disadvantaged? Or anybody?
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• Are you going to target the whole population mentioned or are
you only a percentage of it?
4.3.2 Organizational Structure

• The organizational structure will show hierarchy of the people
who shall manage the site project after the project is finished.
• Indicate the source of the organizational chart/structure that was
adopted.
4.3.3 Behavioral Patterns

• Could be in graphical form but should show the necessary
facilities/equipment for such type of activity.
• Behavioral flow diagram could also be done.
• Each behavioral pattern should show which ones are major
activities and which are minor activities. It would then be easier
to identify adjacency requirements.
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CHAPTER 5 - ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
5.1 Spatial Organization
Spatial or design elements must be determined and its identification must be

known according to what the project requires. This must be done through
considering the extent of what the other sections of research has already
achieved at this point in time. Spaces maybe generic or specific, the proponent
must understand this. For example, a certain space like a lobby maybe
claimed to exist in any structure, but a scrub-up area/suite is only exclusive to a
certain section of a health facility.
5.1.1 Spatial Identification
5.1.1.1 Staffing Requirements
• Should show the number of staff in every
office/department.
• Should also state the source of the staffing requirements,
say, from DECS/CHED for projects concerning
educational facilities; DILG for Government
centers/municipality halls; DOTC for transport and
communications project, etc…
• Staffing requirements should be consistent with projected
target users/clients of the project.
5.1.1.2 Space Identification
• It could be incorporated with staffing requirements.
• It could be presented in table form.
5.1.2 Definition of Spatial Elements
• Qualitative Analysis
It should state the quality of spaces desired as to color,
ambiance, planning, lighting, etc…
Describe also the functions of each major spaces provided.
• Quantitative Analysis
It should show space parameters derived from standards such
as the NBC, Local Standards or Time Saver Standards.
It could calculate the approximate area required for the space
based on the space parameters and number of users.
• circulation/access is approximately 30% of work area
• other data such as equipment/facilities required can be
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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
5.2 Graphical Spatial Translations

5.2.1 General Spatial Elements
• Should show the relationships between the major spaces or major
structures within the site
5.2.1.1 General Matrix Diagram. Analysis on how the diagram
came about should be provide for.
5.2.1.2 General Bubble or Balloon Diagram
It should show the intensity of adjacency by using
holder lines for required adjacent spaces. This is to
highlight further the adjacency requirements.
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CHAPTER 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
6.1 Structural Systems

• it should state the main and corollary structural concept/s
adopted.
• It could also explore new structural technologies and concept.
• It should the structural methods to be used in construction of the
project, say, post and lintel, trabeated or columnar, types of
foundation, footings and new technologies in structural systems
such as spaces framing, modular coordination, etc. . . .
• it could also state the materials to be used in the structural
system, say, steel, concrete or combination of them, etc…
• it should also state why such method is used/adopted.
• Consult the structural Code of the Philippines.
6.2 Electrical Systems

• Is the power to be tapped from the main power supply?
• If no power is available within the vicinity, where and how are you
going to source power?
• Will you propose alternative source for power generation?
• Is there a need for standby emergency power supply or UPS
system?
• What will be your power conservation schemes?
• What will be your general and/or detailed electrical system
configurations? Show them in diagrammatic form.
• Consult the Electrical code of the Philippines.
6.3 Mechanical Systems

• Is there a need for air-conditioning? If yes, what type of air-
conditioning system are you going to utilize?
• What will be your alternative ventilation scheme? Will you be
using “forced ventilation system”?
• What about exhaust/expending system for fumes, odor, heat,
etc.?
• Consult the Mechanical Code Of the Philippines.
6.4 Fire-Fighting 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.
6.5 Sanitary Systems

6.5.1 Water Supply
• Are you going to tap water from the main supply lines?
• If there is no available local water work system main
supply line, where and how are you going to source
water?
• Do you need a water tank (elevated or below grade) for
storage of water? Where are you going to locate the
water tank if ever?
• What will be your system of supply in building? Down
feed or up feed?
• What about auxiliary water supply system for fire
protection and for aesthetic use if there are?
6.5.2 Sanitary Drainage
• Is there a sewer line available near the site? if yes, there
is no need for septic tanks. However, few areas in Metro
Manila have sewer lines and none in other areas except
for new towns and new communities development like
Clark, Subic, Rockwell Center, The Fort, Ayala Alabang
and in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
• If you’re going to use septic tanks, what type will they be?
Two-chambered, three-chambered or other types?
Three-chambered is being recommended nowadays. A
holding pond preferably with natural purifying features
and aerators is recommended before water from the
three-chambered septic tank could be disposed off in
drainage canals, or waterways.
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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
6.6 Waste Management

6.6.1 Solid Waste Management
• If no garbage collection is available, consider other
methods, other methods such as waste segregation,
composting for bio-degradable and alternative methods
such as re-use if buying is not applicable.
6.6.2 Industrial Waste Management
• For projects that will involve some industrial processes,
state how are you going to dispose liquid waste –
contaminated by chemicals, hazardous/toxic or not.
• Find ways to check other industrial waste such as fumes
particles, ash fillies, and other air-borne contaminants.
6.6.3 Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management
• If toxic and hazardous chemical/substances will be
involved in the process, what will be the disposal
system?
6.6.4 Hospital Waste
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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.
6.7 Landscape Systems

6.7.1 Plantscaping
• State how plants would be used to enhance your site.
• Inventory of endemic softscape materials usable
• Incorporate how plantscaping can harmonize with
hardscapes
6.7.2 Accessibility
• State how access between structures within your sites
could be done. Consider pedestrian, car and services
access systems.
• Incorporate BP 344, exterior mobility and access
systems provisions.
6.7.3 Way-finding
• State system of pathways connecting different
structures
• State signage’s/ graphical to be incorporated
• What about textural surface treatments as conveyors to
the senses for navigation by sight-impaired person?
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CHAPTER 7 – DESIGN FRAMEWORK
7.1 Design Philosophy

• A design philosophy should be adopted by the student culled from
established philosophies of those considered as masters of
Architecture. They are time-tested and [proven design statements that
served as anchors in formulating concepts by the proponents.
• Although this is usually a general statement or quoted phrase,
philosophy must have something to do with design/architecture; or
man’s activities (social/cultural/economic activities); or environment
and nature; or Filipino values.
7.2 Design Concept

• It is a general statement of a concept in design formulated by the
student in reference to the design philosophy adopted earlier. They
must be. Complementary of each other in terms of thought sequence
as used in defining the design intention of the proponent.
• The design concept should relate architecture with a general factor of
consideration in your project, say architecture and nature or
environment, or architecture and man and mans’ activities, or
architecture and culture or Filipino values.
• All other sub-concepts should follow the line of thought of the general
design concept.
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.
7.4 Style guiding Principles

Style guiding is a new term and a novel tool to delineate the proponents’
roots of
Thinking in terms of how the project’s form, silhouette and design
character should take. They are more of graphical representations giving
definition to styles that are to be adopted and the manner to which they
can be inputted in the design of the structures. They are design inspiration
expressed graphically with accompanying textual explanation regarding
how the student fitted out such styles and why.
This shall serve as the basis for the external character of your building
when you do the translation of the design concepts.
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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
This portion of research can be an elaboration of the concept on economy

that was created earlier. In here, the researcher will be able to tackle in detail the
manner to which the financial requirement of the project can be conceptually met
and in a manner that can be adopted in reality.
8.1 Source of Funding

• This is where the student should tackle the challenge of identifying who
would finance the project or the possible financiers of the project. The
student should source out entities and/or individuals who may get
interested in having a capital exposure to the project. Basically, the
funds are for purpose of construction and other accompanying
requirements. If government project, state the specific government
agency involved.
• If private, state the company that will underwrite the cost of the project
or what company will be the project proponent.
• Take note that no NGO will be involved in projects that are not within
their specific programs.
8.2 Probable Project Construction Cost

• A probable project construction cost should be computed based on
cost-area parameters prevailing at the period covered by the study.
The student should provide basic data on how he/she arrived at the
project’s cost. They maybe presented accordingly in the following
manner of cost exposition:
1. Land Acquisition
2. Land Development
3. Building Cost
4. Furnishings and Equipment
• The proponent may elect to expound more on the costing of the project
by including other cost-related aspects such as permits and licenses,
professional fees and other incidentals.
• Get total number of floor area for the projects (from your space
programming, total offices floor area + 30% for inter-office
circulation/hallways) and multiply by cost or construction per sq. (say
the range is P10, 000 to P15, 000).
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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.
8.3 Return on Investment/maintenance sustainability

• A Project’s feasibility and viability grossly lies on how soon the project
could the proponent’s recoup the investments poured into it. Financiers
should know how and when, and it is responsibility to consider the
business side of the projects including studies on how to maximize
profit or how to source it in the project. Maintenance sustainability of
the project lies on the project’s design efficacy. The buzz phrase for
this is, the less maintenance, the better.
• If project is by the government, there is no need to calculate
investment returns. However, maintenance sustainability programs
should be proposed. These are extra money generating schemes to
augment for budget of project.
• Operations realty in government sends privatization to surface,
however, at the outset, a government project should find means to
accrue for maintenance & operation sustainability to ensure
maximization of resources.
CHAPTER 9 – FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION
A research summary is needed here so that the statement of findings

about the research project could reach its finale. This is ‘looking back’ period
where the student could be able to make the final assessment of the project
proposal and how he/she can best expound on its outcome. After this has been
done with, the researcher makes the conclusion and how it would come out is a
matter exposing the student’s research capability, design attitude and conduct
belief an architectural problem.
CHAPTER 10 – RECOMMENDATIONS
▪ The recommendations that may be arrived at by the researcher
shall constitute the proponents grasp of the research project and
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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
The bibliography should indicate citation of printed sources of information

whether published or unpublished references. These shall include the following:
▪ 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
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Sta. Mesa, Manila
Guidelines on Comprehensive Examination for

AR511: Architectural Design 9
A. SCOPE AND PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) program of the Department of

Architecture College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA)must ensure that all its
graduates posses the necessary skills knowledge in the field of architecture that are
necessary for a progressive and productive architecture career. The Department of
Architecture intends to establish a formal evaluation process for assessing student
achievement in the level of acquired knowledge in the field of architecture through a
comprehensive examination.
This comprehensive examination is a written and design examination to be taken

concurrently with Architectural Design 9: Thesis 1 and to be administered by their
respective Thesis Advisers.
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.
B. PREPARING TO TAKE THE EXAM
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 comprehensive examination is given as part of the mid-semester requirement of the

subject Architectural Design 9. Administration of the examination is to be handled by their
respective Thesis Adviser in coordination with the Architecture Department
Head/Chairperson.
In general, the examination is closed-notes, closed-book examination. The total time a

student spends in taking the examination is normally not more than ten (10) hours
distributed as follows:
8:00 am – 8:45 am - Orientation

9:00 am – 10:30 am - History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture
Professional Practice
10:30 am – 12:00 pm - Structural Design

Building Materials and Methods of Construction
Building Utilities
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm - Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Planning

Architectural Design
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
THESIS EVELUATION SHEET (ARCH 511)
Name of Student: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________

Thesis Title: ____________________________________________ Time: __________________
____________________________________________ Adviser:________________
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
Total
Average: Total / 14
________ Passed _______ Failed
_________________________________ _____________
Name and Signature of Juror Date
Note:
94 to 100 - Excellent
88 – 93 - Very Good
82 – 87 – Good
7 – 79 – Satisfactory
75 – Passing
60 – 74 - Failure
Note: Comments should be written on a separate sheet attached to this evaluation sheet
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Sta. Mesa, Manila
JURORS’ COMMENTS SHEET (ARCH 511)

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Sta. Mesa, Manila
THESIS EVELUATION SHEET (ARCH 521)

____________________________________________ Adviser:________________
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%)
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?
Total
Average: Total / 23
________ Passed _______ Failed
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Note:
94 to 100 - Excellent
88 – 93 - Very Good
82 – 87 – Good
7 – 79 – Satisfactory
75 – Passing
60 – 74 - Failure
Note: Comments should be written on a separate sheet attached to this evaluation sheet
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

THESIS GUIDELINES AND OUTLINE MANUAL

for the Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Arch. Ted Villamor G. Inocencio, M. Architecture

Arch./EnP. Rey S. Gabitan, Dip in Urban and Regional Planning

2.2 Student Qualifications

2.3 Student Responsibilities

4. THESIS EVALUATION COMMITTEE

7. APPROVAL OF THESIS PROPOSAL

7.2 Deadline for Approval of Resubmitted and New Proposals

8. RESEARCH AND BOOK WRITING

10.2 Schedule of Deliberations

10.3 Drawing for Deliberations Slot

10.5 Qualification for Deliberation

10.6 Deliberations Jury

11. DELIBERATION EVALUATION

12. THESIS GRADE

12.1 Pre-Deliberations Grade

12.1.1The pre-deliberations grade shall be the average of all the

12.2 Thesis Deliberations Grade

Exams/ Pre-Deliberations Grade (30%) Thesis

First Grading (30%) Second Grading (70%

12.3.2 ARCH 521

Pre-Deliberations Grade (40%) Thesis

12.4 No final grade of incomplete is to be given. Once the student

13. THESIS BOOK SUBMISSION

14. BEST THESIS

From the above process, a possible Design Project could be “A Housing

Other example of Thesis Projects that could be similarly undertaken is as

The objective of this integration is to encourage students and develop

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

I have the honor to submit my thesis proposal entitled:

(Design Project) ______________________________________________________

□ Approved □ Resubmit with revisions □ Disapproved

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

• It could start with a general statement of the study.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

• Must show the reader the outstanding aspects of the proposal in

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Goal or goals, Aim or aims are synonymous, therefore, it is or they

Sub-Problem No. 1 ----------► Objective No. 1

Sub-Problem No. 2 - - - - - - - - - -► Objective No. 2

Sub-Problem No. 3 - - - - - - - - - -► Objective No. 3

• The goal should be an answer to your main problem while your

SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

• Scope. It is the condensed description of your work’s extent or

JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY

DEFINITION OF TERMS, ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS

• General Textual Definitions

An encounter with architectural research is always a clear and present

Examples of Research Methods:

FIVE-STEP DESIGN PROCESS

EIGHT-STEP DESIGN PROCESS

H. RITTLE’S SUMMARY OF DESIGN PROCESS

J.C. JONES DESIGN METHOD

A.I.A. BASIC AND SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES

GUENTER AND CORKILL SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO

G.T. MOORE’S DESIGN PROCESS

UAP DESIGN DOCUMENTS