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A Thesis Proposal Presented to the

College of Architecture
Adamson University

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

By
YOUR NAME HERE (FN, MN, LN)
MARCH 2015

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This section is to give credit to academic staff in your
department and in other departments, institutions, organizations
or companies, funding bodies, and individuals (Past students,
Family *, Friends *) who have been of help during the project, for
instance by supporting it financially or by giving feedback on the
text during its composition and revising stages.
Acknowledgements contain the following elements:

Full name of all individuals who are being thanked.

A brief statement as to what kind of help the writer

has received from each individual, group of people,
scholarship,

etc.

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

friends make sure you restrict the wording of your thanks to a
relatively formal register.

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ABSTRACT
This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately
12-15 lines), singly spaced and must include at least four (4)
keywords. Provide a brief overview of the proposal that gives a
reader a basic understanding of your proposal and encourages
her or him to read more.
Keywords: architecture, urban design, built environment,
sense of place

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF GRAPHS
THE INTRODUCTION
1.1.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.2.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.3.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.4.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.5.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
1.6.
PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS &
DELIMITATIONS
1.7.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
THE LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.

REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

CASE STUDIES
RESEARCH PARADIGM
SYNTHESIS

THE RESEARCH METHOD

3.1.
3.2.
3.3.

RESEARCH DESIGN
DATA GATHERING
DATA PROCESSING

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

4.1.
PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS
4.1.1. Overview
4.1.2. Project Issues
4.1.3. Legal Framework
4.2.
SITE ANALYSIS
4.2.1. Site Selection and Justification
4.2.2. Regional Profile

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4.2.3. Site Profile
4.3.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
4.3.1. User Analysis
4.3.2. Definition of Space
4.3.3. Building Technology and Utilities
4.3.4. Survey Data Analysis
4.3.5. Economics of Construction
4.3.6. Environmental Condition and Environmental
Impact
4.4.
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
4.4.1. Architectural Theories and Principles Applied
in the Design
4.4.2. Design Philosophy
4.4.3. Design Concept
4.4.4. Correlation of Project Objectives, Design
Objectives and Design Considerations
4.4.5. Preliminary Study
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION

REFERENCES
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1:
20
APPENDIX 2:
21
APPENDIX 3:
22
APPENDIX 4:
23
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

PHOTO DOCUMENTATION
SURVEY
TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH
BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

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LIST OF TABLES
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TABLE 1: INFLUENCES CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTED

CASE STUDY AREAS
TABLE 2: BLIGHT FACTOR AND CRITERIA
TABLE 3: RESPONDENTS BY AGE
TABLE 4: RESPONDENTS BY GENDER
TABLE 5: RESPONDENTS BY EDUCATION
TABLE 6: RESPONDENTS BY RESIDENCY
TABLE 7: PERCEPTION SYMBOLS USED IN THE
PERCEPTION SURVEY
TABLE 8: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES FOR THE PERCEPTION SURVEY
TABLE 9: PERCEPTION SYMBOL USED IN THE VISUAL
SURVEY
TABLE 10: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
LIVELY IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY CATEGORY
OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 11: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
SAFE IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY CATEGORY
OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 12: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
PLEASANT IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY
CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 13: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL

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CLEAN IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY CATEGORY
OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 14: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
OLD AND HISTORIC IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY
CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 15: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
MODERNIZED IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY
CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 16: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
DEPRESSING IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY
CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 17: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
UNATTRACTIVE IN CONTRAST TO THE RESIDENCY
CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 18: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE PERCEPTION SYMBOL
CHAOTIC/ CONFUSING IN CONTRAST TO THE
RESIDENCY CATEGORY OF RESPONDENTS
TABLE 19: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE POSITIVE PERCEPTION
SYMBOLS
TABLE 20: FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONSES BASED ON THE NEGATIVE PERCEPTION
SYMBOLS
TABLE 21: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
TABLE 22: BARANGAY ACTION PLAN TO BLIGHT
FACTOR.

LIST OF FIGURE

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FIGURE 1: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK SHOWING THE

AMALGAMATION OF THE THEORIES.
FIGURE 2: ESPAA BOULEVARD CASE STUDY FROM
THE STREETS OF BLEMENTRITT TO P.NOVAL
FIGURE 3: AVENIDA RIZAL CASE STUDY FROM THE
STREETS OF CLARO M. RECTO TO CARRIEDO
FIGURE 4: ESCOLTA CASE STUDY FROM THE STREETS
OF PLAZA SANTA CRUZ TO Q. PAREDES
FIGURE 5: SIX STRATEGIC LOCATIONS USED IN THE
SURVEY DATA SET FOR ESPAA BOULEVARD.
FIGURE 6: SIX STRATEGIC LOCATIONS USED IN THE
SURVEY DATA SET FOR RIZAL AVENUE.
FIGURE 7: SIX STRATEGIC LOCATIONS USED IN THE
SURVEY DATA SET FOR ESCOLTA STREET.
FIGURE 8: ONLINE SURVEY FORMAT

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LIST OF GRAPHS
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GRAPH 1: DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS BY AGE

GRAPH 2: TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS BY
AGE
GRAPH 3: DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS BY
GENDER
GRAPH 4: TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS BY
GENDER
GRAPH 5: DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS BY
EDUCATION
GRAPH 6: TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS BY
EDUCATION
GRAPH 7: DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS BY
RESIDENCY
GRAPH 8: TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS BY
RESIDENCY
GRAPH 9: DISTRIBUTION OF PERCEPTION SURVEY
RESPONSES
GRAPH 10: MANILA IS PERCEIVED BY THE OBSERVER
AS OLD AND HISTORIC (IN PERCENTAGE)
GRAPH 11: MANILA IS PERCEIVED BY THE OBSERVER
AS MODERNIZING (IN PERCENTAGE)
GRAPH 12: MANILA IS PERCEIVED BY THE OBSERVER
AS CLEAN (IN PERCENTAGE)
GRAPH 13: MANILA IS PERCEIVED BY THE OBSERVER
AS SAFE (IN PERCENTAGE)

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GRAPH 14: MANILA IS PERCEIVED BY THE OBSERVER
AS UNATTRACTIVE (IN PERCENTAGE)
GRAPH 15: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS LIVELY
GRAPH 16: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS SAFE
GRAPH 17: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS PLEASANT
GRAPH 18: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS CLEAN
GRAPH 19: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS OLD AND HISTORIC
GRAPH 20: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS MODERNIZED
GRAPH 21: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS DEPRESSING
GRAPH 22: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS UNATTRACTIVE
GRAPH 23: THREE STREETS IN MANILA PERCEIVED
AS CHAOTIC/ CONFUSING
GRAPH 24: DISTRIBUTION OF VISUAL SURVEY
RESPONSES

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CHAPTER 1
THE INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the introduction is to supply the reader with
the history pertinent to the problem being studied; to inform the
reader of the nature of the problem being studied; to inform the
reader the extent literature dealing with the problem; and to
inform the reader of the architectural significance of the problem.
The

introduction

should

communicate

the

authors

comprehensive grasp of the field(s) pertinent to the problem

being investigated.
1.1.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

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

general, broad statement that provides an overview of the area
involving your study. Guiding questions for this area are:
1. Why is this an important area?
2. What has been the historical development of the
topic?
3. Are there different points of view about the topic?
4. Have there been significant investigations, studies,
or reports concerning the topical area?

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5. What is the current status of the area of your
interest?
6. What are the major outstanding concerns in the
general area?

1.2.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Since

the

introduction

has

given

broad,

general

background to the study, this should be very specific in nature.

The statement of the problem might begin with the words, "The
problem of the study is...." or "This study will address the
problem of..." Guiding questions for this area are:
1. Does the problem pose significance to architecture?
2. Will

the

problem

present

data

that

explains

previously unexplained facts?

3. Will the problem serve as a point of departure for the
study that leads to the design solution?
You can start by introducing the Core Problem as a
general

overview.

Provide

MINIMUM

OF

THREE

SPECIFIC statement of the problem.

1.3.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

This section provides you with an opportunity to tell the

reader the overall purpose of your study. The focus of the study

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should be stated here in the form of Goal(s) or Aim(s) and the
objectives of how to achieve the goal(s) must be stated. For a
thesis, include research questions to be answered and/or
hypotheses. Guiding questions are:
Is the question directly related to the review of the
literature?
1. Does

the

question

help

clarify

the

problem

statement?
2. Does the question project a bias?
3. Is it possible to misinterpret the question?
4. Is the objective specific and clearly stated?
5. Is the objective directly related to the review of the
literature?
6. Is each hypothesis clearly stated?
7. Are the hypotheses testable?
Provide a MINIMUM OF THREE objectives.
1.4.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This section provides answers as to what the study will

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

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1.5.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A conceptual framework occurs when a researcher
links concepts from literature to establish evidence (which
represent self-perceived solutions/approaches) to support the
need for the research question (which is/are yet to be validated
thru applicable tests). In the Architecture Thesis program, these
research questions are the STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/S. The
conceptual framework can be in any format like I-P-O (inputprocess-output, different from RESEARCH PARADIGM), simplified
organigram or any representational diagrams.

Inpu
t

Proce
ss

Outp
ut

As can be seen in the figure above, the fundamental

components of systems theory are the:
(a) identification of the system,
(b)inputs (concepts), process (often called throughput),
output definitions, and a feedback loop.
If somebody else has already and linked these concepts
with

valid

previous

research

and

studies,

they

made

theoretical framework which can be used as a "ready made

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

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research questions. A theoretical framework also shows how the
current

researcher

links

the

different

concepts,

theories,

principles, findings from previous existing valid studies (based

from a thorough REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE) in order to
support his/her research questions. A theoretical framework can
also

give

the

reader

summary

of

the

researchers

comprehensive review of related literature.

1.6.

PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS

Project Scope explains the project component included

in the project. The spaces are described and determined by their
hierarchal importance: principal activity, progression spaces and
auxiliary areas.
Limitations these are constraints to the study that are
beyond your control but that may influence the data. Limitations
may emerge at any time during your study.
Delimitations deliberately self-imposed constraints on
the research. You define the boundaries in the problem area
within which the study will be done, and the population or
situation to which the findings may apply.
1.7.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

The First Part should include the TECHNICAL DEFINITION

OF THE PROPOSED TITLE. The Second Part should include

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IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS USED IN THE STUDY
are adequately analyzed and defined. Assign a precise meaning
to commonplace words of importance. You could also INCLUDE
THE ABBREVIATIONS used within the research work.

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CHAPTER 2
THE LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter includes all types of materials reviewed,
conceptual literature which came from books. Related studies
both local and foreign consisting mainly of peer reviewed
journals. Your aim is to show how the present study relates to
the existing knowledge and previous studies in terms of both
similarities and differences. The formal sub-sections for this
chapter are;
2.1.

REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Must be comprehensive in the light of the chosen

variables with a view to surfacing the research blankspots
(unexplored area) and blindspots

(conflicting areas in the

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

or sequential manner.
2.2.

CASE STUDIES

Research familiarization and graphic documentation of

selected design or work already executed related to the
proposed project. A descriptive narrative about the sample study
should consist of the following: description of the scenario,
background of the place, previous and existing conditions,

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implications, impact, outstanding qualities and conclusion. In
architecture, the most important things to analyze in any Case
Study consist of the following:

Environment and micro-climate

User behavior and requirements

Utility and space enhancement

Form and Function

Horizontal and vertical circulation

Site Planning and Landscape detailing

Structural details such as Column and Beam Design,

Steel and Composite structures

Building Services such as Fire Alarm system, HVAC,

Water supply systems

Design

detailing

considering

the

Barrier-free

environment

Socio-economic profile of user group

Parking details and standards

2.3.

RESEARCH PARADIGM

(simulacrum or hypothesized modelif applicable)

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2.4.
SYNTHESIS
A synthesis that describes the relevance of the reviewed
scholarly works/literature and case study scenarios is presented
clearly and is sensibly related to the problem area.

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CHAPTER 3
THE RESEARCH METHOD
This chapter must include details of your experimental
methodology. The methods and procedure can be entitled
descriptively according to the specific research and publication
project. This section must outline in detail the methods and
procedure by which the design decisions were accomplished. An
adequate methods and procedures section should indicate what
criteria were employed in data collection, how the data were
analyzed and reduced, e.t.c.
The purpose of the methods and procedures section is to
place the entire research and publication process in public
domain so that others can attempt to replicate the process if
they so choose, or so that others can systematically vary from
his procedure to test the effects of alternative approaches to the
same problem.
3.1. RESEARCH DESIGN
Used

Methodology:

The

Sample,

Measure

and

Design Procedures
Let the reader know the type of design you are using and
why that research design was chosen.

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Population/Sample/(Participants, if qualitative) - carefully
identify the sample and describe in detail the manner in which it
was chosen. Naturally, if you are including all possible subjects,
you are dealing with a population. In this case, you describe the
characteristics of the population.
Describe each and every step taken to do your study. It is a
type of "road map" that others must follow if they choose to
replicate your study. Include the steps you took to contact the
population/sample in your study, how you obtained their
cooperation, how the instruments(s) were administered, how the
data was handled as it was returned, how follow-ups were
handled, etc. Copies of all letters, instruction sheets, etc. should
be placed in the appendices.
3.2. DATA GATHERING
Tools/Instruments of Research, Sources
Instrument (Data Collection, if qualitative) - identify each
instrument you will use to measure the variables in your study.
There should be a separate subsection for each instrument.
Information should be provided regarding the development of the
instrument, the history of its use, data regarding its validity and
reliability, data regarding how the instrument is administered
and scored and anything else that will give insight into its

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appropriateness. Additionally, provide a rationale for the
selection

of

your

instruments.

Generally,

copy

of

the

instrument should be included in the appendix (for the proposal

and the final thesis). If you are conducting qualitative inquiry,
explain your data collection procedures.
Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):
A semi-structured interview guide consisting of in-depth
descriptive questions (see Appendix VI) will be formulated
concerning the wise leadership behaviors of the principals.
Teachers will also be interviewed on the extent to which their
principal employs wisdom in their leadership.

A permit (see

Appendix II) to conduct the interview will be properly secured in

order to maximize the time allotted for the interview
3.1.5.1 Interview Protocol (example)
The researcher will inform the interviewees of the nature
and relevance of the research which they will be part of. They
will also be requested to sign the consent form (see Appendix II).
A semi-structured interview will be used to guide the interview
process. According to Cooper and Schindler (2003)
3.3. DATA PROCESSING
Synthesis, Data Analysis or Mode of Analysis

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Discuss how the data will be analyzed and include any
statistical treatments.
Example (taken from Belinda Castro, 2010):
Using SPSS version 17, Cronbach Alpha revealed the
instruments reliability and internal consistency to be 93.5%,
indicating that items measuring the constructs were reliable and
internally consistent.

Delineation of existing market segments

within the shadow education marketplace called for two market

segmentation

methods,

segmentation

using

namely:

binary

logistic

the

priori

regression

market

(Monahan,

McHonrney, Stump & Perkins, 2007; Goldstein & Perin, 2008) and
the posteriori segmentation using factor analysis

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CHAPTER 4
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Tell the reader how you have organized the findings.
Typically, you would organize them around your study's research
questions or hypotheses. There should be an analysis of each
section and tables/charts included.
4.1.

PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS

4.1.2. 1:

4.1.1.

Overview

4.1.2.

Project Issues

Trends

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

4.1.2. 2:

Current Issues

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

4.1.3.

Legal Framework

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

documents, taxation, etc.)
4.1.3. 1:

Legal Considerations

4.1.3. 2:

National Codes/Laws

4.1.3. 3:

Specific Code Requirement for

the Project
4.1.3. 4:

Local Code and Ordinances

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4.1.3. 5: Zoning Requirements
4.1.3. 6:
4.2.

Height Limitation

SITE ANALYSIS
4.2.1.

Site

Selection

and

Justification
4.2.1.1:

Criteria for Site Selection

4.2.1.2:

Site Selection Justification

4.2.2.

Regional Profile

4.2.2.1:

Location and Area

4.2.2.2:

Historical Background
4.2.3.

4.2.3.1:

Physical Profile

4.2.3.1.1.

Site Profile

Geology and Soil

Geotechnical Problems
o Earthquake

Hazard/Seismic

Shaking
o Faulting
o Soil Liquefaction
o Slope Stability
o Groundwater Problems/Flood
o Environmental Hazard

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4.2.3.1.2.
Water
4.2.3.1.3.

Topography

4.2.3.1.4.

Climate

Solar Orientation

Temperature

Prevailing Wind

Precipitation & Hydrology

4.2.3.1.5.

Ecology

Vegetation & natural features

4.2.3.1.6.

Man

Made

Structures/Geographical Distance of
Related Areas
4.2.3.1.7.

Availability of Utilities

4.2.3.1.8.

Land Use and Zoning

4.2.3.1.9.

Site Analysis

Vicinity Map

Location Plan

Site Photo and Analysis

4.2.3.1.10.

Prominent Vision lines /

Visual linkages
4.2.3.1.11.

Sensuous Qualities

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Air Quality

Land Quality

Water Quality

Landmarks

4.2.3.1.12.

Traffic Factors

Restriction due to traffic congestion

Mass transit accessibility

4.2.3.2:

Cultural Profile

4.2.3.2.1.

Residents

and

User

Population

Demography

Social Structure

Economic Structure

Political Structure

4.2.3.2.2.

On Adjacent Site Behavior

Setting
4.2.3.2.3.

Site Values, Rights and

Restraints
4.2.3.3:

Data Correlation

4.2.3.3.1.

By areas

Classification of Site:

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By quality

By problems

4.2.3.3.2.
Future

Analysis of Current and

Change

and

The

Dynamic

Aspect of the Site

4.2.3.3.3.

Identification

Significant

Problems

of
and

Possibilities
4.2.3.4:

Technical Description

4.2.3.5:

Synthesis

4.3.

SWOT Analysis

SPATIAL ANALYSIS

(Functional Components, Spatial Relationship and Space

Requirements)
4.3.1.

4.3.2.

User Analysis
4.3.1.1.

Organizational Profile of Users

4.3.1.2.

Functional Charts

4.3.1.3.

User Behavior Analysis

Definition of Space
4.3.2.1.

Summary of Spaces

4.3.2.2.

Activity Flow

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4.3.2.3.
Space Program
4.3.2.4.
4.3.3.

Accessibility Matrices

Building Technology and Utilities

4.3.3.1.

Type of Construction

4.3.3.2.

Method of Construction

Architectural Solution

Structural Solution

4.3.3.3.

Utilities

Electrical Requirements

Sanitary Requirements

Mechanical Requirements

Acoustics

and

Lighting

Requirements
4.3.4.

Survey Data Analysis

4.3.5.

Economics of Construction
4.3.5.1.

Building Construction Cost

4.3.5.2.

Land Development Cost

4.3.5.3.

Cost of Property/Lot

4.3.5.4.

Amortization

Schemes/

Financial Schemes/Activity Schemes

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4.3.6.
Environmental
Condition
and
Environmental Impact
4.4.

CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
4.4.1.

Architectural

Theories

and Principles Applied in the

Design
4.4.2.

Design Philosophy

4.4.3.

Design Concept

4.4.4.

Correlation

of

Project

Objectives, Design Objectives

and Design Considerations
4.4.5.

Preliminary Study

(Prototype Sketches/Creative Influences)

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CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

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

findings. Restate the problem, research questions, hypotheses
and a short summary of the procedures you followed in
conducting your study.
5.2.

CONCLUSION

Conclusions - these are the conclusions you draw from

your findings. Number the conclusions. The conclusions must
relate directly to the findings.
5.3.
These

RECOMMENDATION
should

be

based

on

the

conclusions.

DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE and PRESENTATION OF FINAL

DRAWING/ DESIGN SOLUTION (design output) are presented.
Number the Recommendations. Guiding questions are:
1. Are the summary, conclusions and recommendations
concisely and precisely stated?
2. Are the conclusions and recommendations justified by
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3. Does the study suggest related problems that need to
be investigated?
4. Are

your

recommendations

data-based

directly from the data and the conclusions?

and

stem

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

them

ALPHABETICALLY

(NOT

NUMBERED)and

strictly use APA style entries. Sample entries for books,

journals, book edition and internet source are shown below
in that order;
"Aesthetics". (2010, April). In Oxford English Dictionary online.
Retrieved

February

2013,

from

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/american
_english/aesthetics
Andersen, H. S. (2002, August). Excluded Places: the Interaction
Between

Segregation,

Urban

Decay

and

Deprived

Neighbourhoods. Housing, Theory & Society, 19(3/4), 153-169.

doi:10.1080/140360902321122860
Appleyard, D. (1970). Notes on Urban Perception and Knowledge.
In Edra two: proceedings of the second annual Environmental
Design

Research

Association

conference

(pp.

97-101).

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Bab, H. J., & Kamlet, M. (1968, July). Property Taxes Cause Urban
Decay. Appraisal Journal, 36(3), 419-428.
Breger, G. E. (1967, November). The Concept and Causes of
Urban Blight. Land Economics, 43(4), 369-376.

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Cowan, R. (2005). The Dictionary of Urbanism. Streetwise Press
Limited.
Cuthbert, ,. A. (2011). Understanding Cities: Method in Urban
Design. London; New York: Routledge.
de Jesus, R. A. (1991). The history of Urban Planning in
Metropolitan Manila: 1946-1986 (Master's Thesis, University
of Santo Thomas). Manila, Philippines.
Duldulao, M. D. (1988). Images of Manila. Philippines: Oro Books.
Ellis, C. (2010). History Of Cities And City Planning. Retrieved
December

2012,

from

http://www.art.net/~hopkins/Don/simcity/manual/history.html
Gordon, C. (2004, January). Blighting the Way: Urban Renewal,
Economic Development, and the Elusive Definition of Blight.
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Hasanin, A. A. (2007). Urban Legibility and Shaping the Image of
Doha: Visual Analysis of the Environmental Graphics of the
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(2012). Social sustainability in urban renewal: An assessment
of community aspirations. Urbani izziv, 23(1), 125-139.
doi:10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2012-23-01-005

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Murakami, A., Zain, A. M., Takeuchi, K., Tsunekawa, A., Yokota, S.,
& lee, j. (2005, February). Trends in urbanization and patterns
of land use in the Asian mega cities Jakarta, Bangkok, and
Metro

Manila.

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doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2003.10.021
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from

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/opinion/86
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Shokouhi, M. (2003). Legible cities: the role of visual clues and
pathway configuration in legibility of cities. 4th International
Space Syntax Symposium (pp. 71.01 - 71.14). London, United
Kingdom: Space Syntax Limited. Retrieved January 2014, from
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Soliven, M. J., Villaquer, K. F., & Zozobrado, D. J. (2004). Changes
in the Philippine Structure: Input-Output Analysis. 9th National
Convention on Statistics (NCS). Mandaluyong City.
Steinberg, F., & Asian_Development_Bank. (2008). Revitalization
of historic inner-city areas in Asia : the potential for urban

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renewal in Ha Noi, Jakarta, and Manila. Mandaluyong City,
Philippines: Asian Development Bank.

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APPENDICES
Appendix 1:

PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

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Appendix 2:
SURVEY

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APPENDIX 3:
TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH
The research project should contain a carefully thought out
plan to complete the research in

a specified amount of time.

Include a bar chart (where applicable).

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

JUNE
2 3

JULY
2 3

AUG
2 3

SEPT
2 3

OCT
2 3

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

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

B. Second Semester
ACTIVITIES
I. Structural Details
A. Structural Framework
1. Floor Slab Plans
and Details
2. Fixture Layout
a. Lighting
Fixtures
b. Plumbing
Fixtures
3. Electrical Layout
4. Plumbing Layout
5. Detail and
Specifications
B. Detail Section
1. Longitudinal
Section
2. Cross Section
3. Detail and
Specifications
a. Column Detail
b. Wall Detail

OCT
1

NOV
4

DEC
4

JAN
4

FEB
4

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c. Beam Detail
C. Ceiling and Roof Detail
1. Ceiling Plan
a. Lighting
Layout
b. Ceiling Design
2. Roof Detail
a. Truss Detail
b. Roof Deck
Detail
D. Engineering Detail
1. Electrical
2. Mechanical
3. Plumbing
Sanitary
II. Design Detail
A. Detailed Perspective
1. Exterior
2. Interior
B. Detailed Floor Plans
C. Detailed Sections
D. Detailed Site
Development
E. Vicinity Map
F. Landscape Detail
G. Specifications
H. Rendering
III. Consulation
IV. Practice of Deliberation
1. Production of
Brochures
2. Props and
Scripts
3. Costume
Effects
4. Final Rehearsal
V. Final Deliberation

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APPENDIX 4:
BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
Provision of a budget, which should include a detailed
estimate of the expected cost of the proposed research work.
This, however, should exclude details of the manpower involved,
the cost of equipment to be used, allowances, research
assistants and secretarial supporting staff, as funds available are
limited. It is assumed that researchers will take advantage of the
human resources and equipment on the ground for the purpose.
Details of the cost of consumables could however be included.
SOURCES OF EXPENSES

Total

Quantit
y

Amount
(PhP)

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