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TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City
THESIS MANUAL FOR

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 9
2nd Semester A.Y. 2016 2017
THEME:
Philippine Architecture Adapting Global Standards through Responsive and Innovative Design
CONTENTS:
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General Statement
Admission Requirement
Definition of Terms
Specific Objectives/Goals/Student Outcomes
Thesis Coordinator/Thesis Committee/Thesis Adviser/Thesis Panel
Thesis Consultation Hours
Thesis Guidelines/Requirements for Architectural Design 9
Class Standing/Grading Systems
Miscellaneous and Other Provisions
Thesis Awards

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GENERAL STATEMENT
This thesis manual has been formulated to instill order in the conduct of all thesis preparation and deliberation of the
TIP-Quezon City Architecture Department. Among the parameters considered are:

1.1
1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

CONSENSUS: The guidelines herein stated has been examined, well-understood, approved and accepted
by the TIP-Quezon City Architecture Department;
UNIFORMITY: The set format for the written output, presentation requirements, oral defense, grading
system, and other pertinent requirements leading to a methodical and effective over-all thesis undertaking
has been well-communicated, explained, and clearly exemplified to all concerned who are directly involved
in the process, preparation, reparation and defense of thesis works;
PRUDENCE & EFFICIENCY: The set guidelines have undergone great care, scrutiny, and extensive study
to ensure that the outputs have strictly adhered to the set standards stated herein regarding all aspects
stated above;
INTEGRITY & FAIRNESS: The guidelines herein shall be strictly implemented and monitored to ensure
impartial assessment and reliability of decisions regarding the students final output to promote, encourage,
develop, and facilitate quality, efficient and creative thinking and actual output among the students;
INSTITUTIONALIZATION: This manual shall serve as the OFFICIAL manual for Architecture students
enrolled in Architectural Design 9 and Architectural Design 10.

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2.0

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The section under Admission Requirements shall be strictly implemented starting the 2 nd semester of academic year
2012-2013
2.1

2.2

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Design 9 Pre-Requisites
2.1.1 Only students who are 5th year standing (i.e. those who have successfully completed their 1st to 4th
year courses) are allowed to enroll in Design 9
Design 10 Pre-Requisites
2.2.1 Only students who have successfully passed Design 9 and the Architectural Comprehensive
Course are allowed to enroll in Design 10

DEFINITION OF TERMS
3.1
Acceptability satisfactory representation of the interest of a particular group such as the school
administration, the department, faculty, thesis advisers and students.
3.2
Defense Materials includes the following: presentation, design translations (drawings, etc.)
printed/plotted mounted on hard board and scaled model to be used as visual aids during thesis
deliberations and draft copy of their thesis book.
3.3
Degree of Difficulty a grading system ranking different project types based on complexity and difficulty.
The basis for the establishment of Degree of Difficulty is the Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
Document 202 of the IRR of R.A. 9266.
3.4
Deliberator and Presenter a student of AR 511S4 (Architectural Design 9) and AR521S4 (Architectural
Design 10) enrolled in the current semester with an approved thesis and is also referred to as thesis student
or thesis proponent.
3.5
Draft Proposal an incomplete thesis proposal that is being developed to produce the thesis book.
3.6
Executive Summary an A4 size document that discusses the salient points of the thesis proposal. It
consists of several pages having a format of: two (2)-columned, single-spaced, using Arial Narrow font and
font size of 11.
3.6.1 Executive Summary A a two (2)-page A4 size document for a single proposed thesis topic used
by Design 9 students as part of their initial requirement.
3.6.2 Executive Summary B a five (5)-page A4 document for a single proposed thesis topic used by
Design 9 student as part of his/her 1st Defense (Site and Project Justification Defense or
Architectural Research Problem Defense) requirement.
3.7
Feasibility Study analysis of the proposal/thesis taking into consideration the various elements of
development but not limited to the following: market, technical, institutional, environmental and the economic
and social viability of the project, e.g. supply and demand analysis, forecasting and planning standards,
technical alternatives, institutional and other legal policy, fund sourcing, internal rate of return (ROI), net
present value, benefit-cost analysis, etc.
3.8
Guest Juror an architect from other schools and/or an industry practitioner that will seat as one of the
Panel of Jurors during Thesis Deliberation/Defense.
3.9
Panel of Jurors members are from architecture faculty members of TIP or from other schools and
industry practitioners (as guest juror on case to case basis) tasked with dissecting the thesis works of the
students by asking questions during the oral deliberations.
3.10
Program Chair the head of the TIP QC Architecture Department
3.11
Proper Uniform would mean the official uniform for male and female architecture students.
3.12
Scaled Model a miniature model of the proposed project showing the character, form and volume of the
building and disposition within the site using an appropriate and acceptable scale.
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3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16

3.17

3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21

3.22

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Thesis Adviser a full-time faculty member delegated by the thesis committee to provide assistance and
general advice to thesis students based on their areas of expertise and/or interest.
Thesis Attire the attire of the presenter during thesis presentation prescribed by the thesis committee.
Thesis Book a printed copy on a4 size paper of the thesis that has been approved by the thesis adviser
and the thesis panel with design translation (Chapter 5) on A3 size paper.
Thesis Committee a committee composed of one (1) chairman and six (6) faculty members of the current
semester tasked with the formulation, implementation and revision of the thesis manual; appointment of
Thesis Advisers; scheduling of Thesis events; and computation of Thesis grades.
Thesis Consultants faculty member(s) from TIP or other school and industry practitioners or anybody
who has relevant and extensive knowledge, expertise and experiences that can assist and guide students
on their proposal/thesis.
Thesis Coordinator - a faculty member delegated by the Program Chair that will act as Thesis Committee
Chairman to organize the thesis schedule and other administrative concerns during the thesis year.
Thesis Deliberation/Defense the actual presentation of the deliberators proposal/thesis through oral
defense accompanied by the use of visual aids and the required defense materials.
Thesis manual the guide for TIP Quezon City Architecture Department in the thesis undertaking.
Thesis a terminal project for architectural design 9 and 10 students that contains and/or details the study
or proposal being undertaken such as but not limited to: rationale and background, problem statement,
objectives/hypothesis, scope, methodology, conceptual frameworks, site analysis, feasibility studies, design
issues and design translations, conclusion and recommendations, etc. It is a document that students
presents, defends and submits to the thesis panel as a final requirement for architectural design 9 and 10.
Proposal a brief study on the background and rationale of the project or research topic to ascertain its
potential to be developed into a thesis.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/GOALS/STUDENT OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THE COURSE

4.1

Course Objectives
4.1.1 The objectives of the courses Design 9 (AR511S4) and Design 10 (AR521S4), is to provide
opportunities for innovation and advancement in the field of architecture. The course shall be a
venue for individual and collaborative undertaking in keeping with nation building and the
advancement of the architecture. Course work and activities are designed for a thorough and
deeper understanding and application of architectural design process, project development,
research and participation of an architect in the creation of man-environment setting.
4.1.2 The student should be capable of producing and properly presented quality research, development
project and architectural design solution.
4.1.3 It is also intended to be a close approximation of real life conditions when architects present to the
client.

4.2

Course Goals
The thesis shall have the following goals:
4.2.1 It shall present a new body of knowledge.
4.2.2 It shall be original and not a duplication of previously presented or on-going thesis in TIP or in any
other school.
4.2.3 It shall potentially contribute to all the facets of development in all levels of government and society
in general and more specifically to the study of architecture.

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4.2.4
4.2.5

4.3

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It shall not undermine the moral and spiritual values of the people and must not advocate a change
in the present order of things by means of violence but by peaceful means.
It shall promote the latest technological innovations and initiatives towards the development and
management of the environment in consideration of the global concerns on climate change,
disaster risk management, and environmental impacts; contemporary project development
strategies; and other current development conditions that can be adapted and employed in the field
of architecture.

Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
4.3.1 Communicate effectively in oral and in written English including visual communication;
4.3.2 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of architecture;
4.3.3 Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
4.3.4 Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
4.3.5 Design the built environment in the context of ecological balance and sustainable development and
conservation of cultural and historical heritage;
4.3.6 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of architectural business and organization;
4.3.7 Provide professional services in the realm of the scope of practice of architecture;
4.3.8 Use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for architectural practice;
4.3.9 Create architectural design solutions within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
cultural, social, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability in accordance with architectural design
standards;
4.3.10 Recognize the need for, and prepare to engage in lifelong learning.

THESIS COORDINATOR/THESIS COMMITTEE/THESIS ADVISER/THESIS PANEL

5.1

THESIS COORDINATOR
The Thesis Coordinator shall act as the Chairman of the Thesis Committee and shall perform the following
tasks:
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.1.10
5.1.11
5.1.12
5.1.13

Appoint the Thesis Adviser

Appoint the Thesis deliberation Panel of Jurors
Organize the thesis schedule and other administrative concerns during the thesis year
Strictly implement the standard and uniform thesis template prescribed in the thesis manual for
presentation of both research and design
Identify expertise of faculty members to be recommended for thesis consultations
Monitor the progress of the students thesis
Schedule several lectures and symposia to aid thesis proponents with several techniques and
methods to go about the thesis
Distribute the advance copies of the draft of Thesis Book to the Thesis Adviser and Thesis Panel at
least two (2) working days before the defense week
Announce the order of presenters
Bring out the sentiments, problems and aspirations of the students and refer any concerns that
arise to the Thesis Committee
Announce the award / ranking of thesis presenters
Compute for the grades of the thesis students
Recommend to the Thesis Committee any possible amendments for improvement of the thesis
manual and grading sheets

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5.2

THESIS COMMITTEE
The Thesis Committee shall be composed of TIP Quezon City Architecture Department faculty of the current
semester with six (6) members three (3) members for Architectural Design 9 and three (3) members for
Architectural Design 10 - together with the Thesis Coordinator and Program Chair.
The Thesis Committee shall have the following functions:
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5

5.3

Decide on the thesis theme for the thesis year

During the presentations / deliberations of the students, the thesis committee member sitting as
member of the thesis panel shall ensure the collection of all grading sheets from other panel
members before leaving the deliberation room
During the presentations / deliberations of the students, the thesis committee member sitting as
member of the thesis panel shall ensure the adherence of the proponent and the panel members to
the defense proceedings
Hear and decide on the sentiments, problems, aspirations of the students as well as any concerns
that may arise as referred to them by the Thesis Coordinator
Recommend possible amendments for improvement of the thesis manual and grading sheets.

THESIS ADVISER
The Thesis Adviser shall perform the following tasks:
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8

Guide the student during the preparation of the thesis

Recommend and/or initially approve the proposal for the student to prepare for the Thesis Proposal
Approval
Identify expertise of faculty members to be recommended for thesis consultations
Approve the students thesis together with the other members of the thesis panel
Monitor the progress of the students thesis
Ensure the presence of the thesis panel during the schedule of defense
Endorse presenters to the Thesis Faculty for oral defense upon completion of the requirements
under the endorsement form
Thesis Adviser Assignment
5.3.8.1 The Thesis Coordinator shall compute the number of advisees to be handled by each fulltime faculty member based on the total population of enrolled AR511S4 students and
based on the faculty members field of specialization/expertise (Appendix B).
5.3.8.2 The appointment of Adviser to Thesis Student shall follow the following parameters:
1. All Thesis Students will be grouped initially according to their most preferred adviser.
2. If the number of Thesis Students grouped under one Adviser is less than or equal to
the prescribed number of advisees for that semester, all of said Thesis Students will
be assigned as the faculty members advisee.
3. If the number of Thesis Students grouped under one Adviser is more than the
prescribed number of advisees for that semester, said Adviser will be allowed to
choose from the pool of applicants. To help the Adviser decide, he/she will be
informed of the intended Thesis topics of said students. The unsuccessful applicants
will be assigned to either their 2nd or 3rd preferred advisees following the same
principle.
4. The list of Advisers and Advisee match-up will be posted not later than Week 3.
5. The executive summaries submitted will be forwarded to the respective Thesis
Advisers to serve as their initial guide for consultation. The cover page containing the
list of preferred advisers will be retained by the Thesis Faculty Coordinator.

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5.4

THESIS PANEL
The Thesis Panel shall be composed of the following:
5.4.1

Design 9 (Architectural Design-Based Proposal/Thesis or

Architectural Research-Based Proposal/Thesis)
5.4.1.1 1st Defense (Site and Project Justification Defense or
Architectural Research Problem Defense)
The thesis panel for Site and Project Justification Defense shall be composed of one (1)
thesis committee member, and two (2) other faculty members, or one (1) faculty member
and one (1) guest juror.
5.4.1.2 2nd Defense (Architectural Programming Defense or
Conceptual Framework and Methodology Defense)
The thesis panel for Architectural Programming Defense shall be composed of the Site
and Project Justification Defense thesis panel. Should any original member of the panel
be absent on the day of defense, the Thesis Coordinator will appoint any faculty member
that is available to seat as one of the panel.
Note: During the 2nd Defense (Architectural Programming Defense or Conceptual
Framework and Methodology Defense), at least two (2) original members of the panel
must be present during the deliberation. Should any two (2) or all members of the panel
are absent, the presentation of the proponent will be rescheduled.

5.4.2

5.5

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Design 10 (Architectural Design and Research-Based Proposal/Thesis)

5.4.2.1 Architectural Design 10 Defense
The thesis panel for Design 10 Defense shall be composed of one (1) thesis committee
member, and two (2) other faculty members, or one (1) faculty member and one (1) guest
juror.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Thesis Panel

The Thesis Panel shall perform the following tasks:
5.5.1 Give full attention while the student is presenting his/her proposal/study
5.5.2 Observe properly the thesis deliberation/presentation proceedings.
5.5.3 Objectively review, probe, critic, fine tune and approve the students proposal/thesis during thesis
deliberations/defense and submissions of the required documents.
5.5.4 Deliberate on the merits of the students proposal/thesis.
5.5.5 Evaluate and give the corresponding rating based on the approved criteria (grading sheet)

THESIS CONSULTATION HOURS

6.1
Each Thesis Adviser is given their respective Thesis Consultation Hours aligned with the class schedule of
AR511S4 and AR521S4. Thesis Students may refer to this schedule for thesis consultation with their
respective advisers. The student may also ask for appointment with his/her Thesis Adviser for consultation
other than the set Thesis Consultation Hours.
6.2
Thesis students must accomplish at least three (3) consultations with his/her adviser prior to the
endorsement period. The Official Department Consultation Slip (Form-2) shall be attached in the
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Endorsement form which will be signed by your Thesis Adviser. Non-compliance of the minimum required
consultation will result to Non-endorsement of the student on his/her 2nd defense for Design 9 and
Architectural Defense for Design 10.
Thesis students are not allowed to consult or set up a consultation appointment with other faculty members
and/or with any Industry Lecturers unless accompanied by a referral slip (Form-3) completely filled-out and
signed by their adviser. The discussion during said consultation shall revolve only on the topics stipulated in
the referral slip.

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7.1

THESIS GUIDELINES/REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 9

Types of Proposal/Thesis
The proposal/thesis shall revolve around the following general areas of architectural study but shall not be
limited to:
7.1.1

Architectural Design-Based Proposal/Thesis

7.1.1.1 Community Architecture and Planning
7.1.1.2 Health-Related Facilities
7.1.1.3 Institutional Facilities
7.1.1.4 Commercial Facilities
7.1.1.5 Tourism-Related Facilities
7.1.1.6 Heritage Preservation and Conservation

7.1.2

Architectural Research-Based Proposals/Thesis

7.1.2.1 Building Utilities and Energy-Related Studies
7.1.2.2 Building Materials, Systems, and Methods of Construction

7.1.3

Other proposal/thesis not listed above shall be subject for approval by the Thesis Committee upon
the recommendation of the thesis adviser.

7.1.4

The proposal/thesis is subject to Degree of Difficulty to balance the inequities, perceived or real, of
awarding higher grades to simpler and less complex project.

7.2

The students shall prepare and present his proposal/thesis individually and/or by collaboration with other
thesis students. Collaborative works consist of two (2) to three (3) students tackling on one (1) Master
Development Plan in which the division of works can cover a separate Thesis. For example, in projects that
would involve very large mixed-use complex, one student may handle the residential section, another
student for the commercial-retail section, and another for the commercial-office section. Although the
premise would be that these sections would work hand-in-hand once completed, for the purposes of Thesis
Defense, each section should stand on its own and can be defended to produce a new body of knowledge
as a requirement for Thesis.

7.3

Two (2) or more students are allowed to present a similar type of proposal/thesis provided that their project
site, objectives, scope and limitation, design and research (conceptual framework) approaches and

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solutions shall not be exactly the same. Likewise, two (2) or more students are allowed to choose the same
site provided that their Thesis projects or topics would not be the same.
7.4

Determining Degree of Difficulty

The purpose of implementing Degree of Difficulty is to institutionalize a system that rewards students who
does greater effort in their thesis. It serves to balance the inequities, perceived or real, of awarding higher
grades to simpler and less complex projects. The basis for the establishment of Degree of Difficulty is the
SPP Document 202 of the IRR of R.A. 9266. The Document classifies different project types based on
complexity of works. The Document serves as a guideline and should not be seen as an absolute.
7.4.1

Use of the Degree of Difficulty. The Degree of Difficulty shall be used only during the Thesis
Deliberation. It shall take the form of a point with a corresponding multiplier, which are as follows:
Degree of Difficulty
Multiplier
1
0.95
2
0.975
3
1.00
4
1.025
5
1.05
After the Thesis Deliberation, the assigned Thesis Committee member in the panel is tasked to
compute for the final grade of the candidate. To determine the Deliberation Grade, the average of
the grades given by the three jurors (average grade) is multiplied by the multiplier corresponding to
the given Degree of Difficulty.

7.4.2

Guidelines for Determining the Degree of Difficulty. These guidelines were derived from SPP
Document 202 of the IRR of R.A. 9266. These should not be seen and perceived as absolute and
final provisions but as a representation of the simplest variation of the building type. In the event
that the Thesis Project combines two or more types, the higher Degree of Difficulty should be used.
If the project is a complex of similar types, then the Degree of Difficulty for this type can be taken
one step higher.
The Project Title, and the proposed Project Scope of Work and Space Programming should be
checked and evaluated for these are the primary bases in determining the Degree of Difficulty of a
Thesis Project.

7.4.3

7.5

List of Project Type and its Degree of Difficulty. (please refer to Appendix A) The heading
Project Type represents a project of a single type. These may be continued to produce a more
complex project.

Site and Project Justification (for Architectural Design-Based) is the brief description of what, why and
how the thesis proponent has chosen the proposal/thesis with in depth and logical study on the proposed
site/location based on the principles and objectives of highest and best use for the site. The highest and
best use considers only the uses that are legally permissible (meeting zoning, health and public
restrictions), physically possible (has adequate size, soil conditions, and accessibility), and is
economically feasible (income and/or socio-economic benefits are anticipated). The application and/or
employment of alternative and viable project development strategies/initiatives are highly encouraged.

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7.5.1

Chapter 1: Introduction
7.5.1.1 Background of the Study
Comprehensive discussion to explain to the reader what the study is all about, by
funneling the topic from general to specific, highlighting the existing conditions in the area
of study.
7.5.1.2 Problem Setting
1. Statement of the Problem
Clear itemization of existing problems observed in the area that would justify the need
for the project being proposed.
2. Scope and Limitations of the Study
Brief discussion on the exact coverage of the study, emphasizing what is included
and not included, to avoid any ambiguities. This may include, but is not limited to, the
detailed project classification (e.g. tertiary-level hospital, socialized housing, BPO
building for graphics/animation and CSR, TechVoc educational facilities for Industrial
Arts, etc.); and the target market classification (e.g. mobility-impaired users, informal
settlers living along the Citys waterways, public high school students, foreign/local
tourists, etc.)
3. Assumptions
Discussion of items or facts that are related to the project or area and are assumed to
be true or will push through in support of the feasibility of the proposed project. This
may include, but is not limited to, future government plans (e.g. a government plan to
construct an airport could be the basis for the assumption that the number of tourists
in the area will increase once the airport is constructed, hence, will justify a proposed
hotel).
4. Project Goals
Goals are broad statements applied to a project. Goals are the "what" of the process.
Goals are desired outcomes whilst Objectives are a set of activities for achieving
goals.
5. Objectives of the Study
Must be 3-5 statements, in bullet form, of intended ideal conditions or outcomes that
will be achieved once the project has been completed. Objectives need to be
SMART - Specific: clearly stated with specific outcomes. Measurable: so the end of
each objective can be identified and measured against success criteria. Achievable:
attainable given the available resources, time, and technology in accordance with
required quality. Realistic: sensible, pragmatic, and prioritized activities for achieving
set goals. Timely: planned and attained tasks according to base line and
prioritization of hierarchy of needs.

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6. Significance of the Study
Discussion of the possible benefit that will be gained once the project is completed,
particularly to its immediate users (i.e. the people who will actually be using the
structures / spaces in the project); the community (i.e. the area where the project will
be located regardless of whether its residents are the intended users or not); and to
the field of architecture (i.e. contribution of the project to the existing knowledge-base
about the particular architectural project / structure proposed)
7. Definition of Terms, Acronyms & Abbreviations
List of terminologies used in the study with their operative definition or how the term
was used in context of the study, instead of dictionary definition, to avoid any
ambiguities with other possible meanings of the particular terminology and to
minimize excessive verbiage (e.g. disabled visually and/or auditory-impaired
persons; students students enrolled in Grades 11 and 12; etc.)
7.5.2

Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework

The proponents personal review of various topics on how it is connected or related to the project
background, requirements and problem statement that is essential in understanding the topic
further to come up with a possible solution to the problem statement.
7.5.2.1 Review of Related Foreign Literature and Case Studies
Minimum of 3 research works / studies and 3 similar projects located outside of the
country. Discussion should be composed of :
1.
a brief summary of the literature and/or case study;
2.
emphasis on its salient points and features (e.g. methodology used for the study
and its findings for the literature; lot size, spatial relationships and
computations, etc. for case studies);
3.
relatedness / significance of the literature and/or case study to the problems
being solved by the proposal.
7.5.2.2 Review of Related Local Literature and Case Studies
Minimum of 3 research works / studies and 3 similar projects located in the country.
Discussion contents are the same as the ones specified in the previous section.
7.5.2.3 Hypothesis
A premise of worth and validity and/or summary of your findings based from the
evaluation of the review of related literature and studies.
7.5.2.4 Research Paradigm
Listing of (1) Input data needed for the project; (2) Process how the student will use
these data in the thesis; and (3) Output drawings, presentation, papers, etc. resulting
from the process conducted.

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7.5.3

Chapter 3: Site Justification

7.5.3.1 Site/Development Selection Criteria
Listing of the general and specific characteristics of a site needed by the proposed
project, with its corresponding weights. General characteristics are those that are
common to all architectural projects (e.g. presence of utilities, distance from natural
hazards, accessibility, etc.), while specific characteristics are those that are applicable
only to the particular project (e.g. proximity to tourism sites for hotels intended to
accommodate tourists, compatibility of soil type for agriculture-related projects, etc.). The
rubrics shall indicate clearly when a particular characteristic is met or not. Proposed
measures to address the characteristics that are not met shall be indicated and
discussed.
7.5.3.2 Macro-Meso Site Analysis: Region/Province/City/Town
Discussion of the characteristics of the chosen location at the regional, provincial, city,
and town level. The discussion should be aimed towards (1) familiarizing the reader with
the location, and (2) justifying the score given based on the rubrics set in the previous
section. All discussions should be aligned with the proposed project, and should be
supported by maps and photo-documentations.
7.5.3.3 Micro Site Analysis: The Site and its Immediate Environs
Discussion of the characteristics of the actual lot in relation to its immediate environs.
Same with the previous section, discussion should be aimed towards (1) familiarizing the
reader with the actual lot, and (2) justifying the score given based on the rubrics set in the
criteria. All discussions should be aligned with the proposed project, and should be
supported by maps and photo-documentations.
7.5.3.4 Initial Schematic Design
Initial Site Development Plan that will emphasize the best possible layout in the site based
on all the learnings from the previous sections. This should include, but is not limited to,
(1) zoning of site for various uses and levels of privacy for users; (2) best access points
for different user types, (3) proper location and orientation of buildings based on user flow
and site characteristics, (4) appropriate massing of proposed structures in relation to lot
size, project demands, and massing of neighboring developments, and (5) special
features of site that could be advantageous or disadvantageous to a particular aspect of
the proposed project.

7.6

Architectural Research Problem (for Architectural Research-Based)- is brief description of what, why
and how the thesis proponent has chosen the proposal/thesis together with the in depth and logical
presentation of its conceptual framework, detailing significantly the related literature and studies, research
paradigm, hypothesis, assumptions, definition of terms and the initial methodology.
7.6.1

Chapter 1: The Problem and its Background

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7.6.1.1
7.6.1.2
7.6.1.3
7.6.1.4
7.6.1.5
7.6.2

Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework

The proponents personal review of various topics on how it is connected or related to the
background of the problem, requirements and problem statement that is essential in understanding
the topic further to come up with a possible solution to the problem statement.
7.6.2.1
7.6.2.2
7.6.2.3
7.6.2.4
7.6.2.5

7.6.3

7.7

Introduction
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem/Objectives of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitations of the Study

Related Literature and Studies

Research Paradigm
Hypothesis
Assumptions
Definition of Terms

Degree of Difficulty for Architectural Research Problem

The Degree of Difficulty for Architectural Research Problem shall be five (5) considering that the
student is undertaking a more comprehensive, in-depth and logical study as compared to
Architectural Design-Based Proposal/Thesis.

APPROVAL PROCESS
7.7.1

INITIAL APPROVAL: Site and Project Justification/Architectural Research Problem (Week 2)

The Proponent must submit and/or present three (3) Thesis proposals under consideration to
his/her Thesis Adviser for Initial Approval on the feasibility of these Thesis proposals. The Adviser,
together with the student, will agree on the order or ranking of these Thesis proposals based on (1)
students preference, (2) completeness and quality of data that will establish the feasibility of the
project, and (3) the likelihood of the student getting access to other data that might be needed
throughout the duration of the Thesis. Once the ranking has been decided, the student shall then
prepare these Thesis proposals for final approval of the Thesis Panel.
7.7.1.1 Initial Approval Requirement
Each Thesis Student shall submit to the Thesis Coordinator a sealed long brown envelope
containing the following:
1.

Adviser Application Form clearly indicating the name of the student, general
area of intended architectural study (refer to 7.1), title of three (3) initial topics
ranked in order of preference, and names of three (3) full-time faculty
members whom the student wished to be his/her adviser, ranked in order of
preference. (refer to Appendix 2.0)

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7.8

2.

Executive Summary A (2-page, 2-column, single-spaced, A4 size document

using Arial Narrow font and font size of 11) used for each topic proposal
containing:
- Name of student
- Title / Location
- abstract or rationale or brief introduction
- statement of the problem
- goal of the project and project objectives, and
- proposed area where the project will be located (include location map)

3.

Acknowledgement Receipt of the Thesis Manual Signed by the student and

his/her parent/guardian. (see form at the last page of this manual)

1ST DEFENSE : Site and Project Justification/Architectural Research Problem (Week 8)

The Proponent must present the three (3) Thesis proposals recommended by the Thesis Adviser. The
order of the presentation of the Thesis proposals shall be according to the ranking decided by the Thesis
Adviser and the Proponent, in which the Thesis with the highest ranking is presented first, followed by the
two (2) back-up or reserved Thesis proposals. The back-up or reserved Thesis proposals are
considered by the Thesis Panel in instances where (1) the student was not able to completely justify
the feasibility of the first Thesis proposal, (2) the capability of the student being able to complete the
study within the one year thesis period is questionable, or (3) it will be a duplication of another
Thesis.
7.8.1

Defense Schedule
The proposal/thesis defense shall be scheduled every second week after the prelims period (week
8). The order of presenters will be through drawings lots or by the thesis committees prerogative
based on the students proposal/study and the availability of the thesis panel members whose field
of expertise and/or interest is in line with the students proposal/study. The proposal/thesis defense
proceedings shall be within a 30-minute period for every proponent.

7.8.2

Timetable for Defense Proceedings

The defense proceedings shall be within a 30-minute period for every proponent.
Perusal of Executive Summary
10 minutes
Discussion / Defense Proper
5 minutes
Panel Deliberations
10 minutes
Grading / Announcement of Results
5 minutes

7.8.3

Defense Requirements
Absence of any of the following items is considered as failure to comply with the Defense
Requirements and shall merit a grade of zero (0) for this particular defense.
7.8.3.1 Executive Summary B - Executive Summary of Thesis Book Chapters I III
in Journal Format

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A 5-page, 2-column, single-spaced, A4-sized document that discusses the salient points
from the Chapters I-III of each proposal, using Arial Narrow font with font size of 11.
Submission of the Executive Summary to the Thesis Faculty Coordinator is required on
the last Wednesday before the start of the defense week, not later than 6pm.
7.8.3.2 Maps, Photo-Documentations, and Initial Schematic Design
This shall serve as supporting documents to the discussions given in the Executive
Summary. These supporting documents shall be printed in A4 or A3-sized paper,
whichever is best suited to communicate the data being shown, and shall be submitted
together with the Executive Summary as its attachment.
7.8.3.3 Additional Defense Requirements
The Thesis student should have all pertinent data relating to his/her thesis, well-labeled,
organized, and at hand both in electronic file and in hardcopy, to help him/her answer
whatever clarifications and inquiries that the Thesis Panel may raise during the Defense
Proper.

7.9

7.8.4

The students shall follow a prescribed proposal/thesis format. Failure to follow the prescribe format
would mean unacceptability of the proposal/thesis and failure of this thesis requirements.

7.8.5

The approved proposal/thesis is final and no changes or revision shall be done by the student
without the approval of the thesis panel.

7.8.6

In case of revision or changes on the approved proposal/study, the student must inform and advise
the thesis adviser within one (1) week after the approval of the topic provided there is a sufficient
reason for the change of proposal/study.

7.8.7

In case the student decided not to pursue the approved proposal/study after the midterm period,
the student will be advised to drop the subject due to lack of time.

7.8.8

The approved proposal/thesis must be carried and continued in Design 10 (AR521S4). In case the
student decided not to pursue the approved proposal/thesis after passing Design 9 (AR511S4), the
student will not be allowed to enroll in Design 10. Instead, the student must work on the
requirements of the new proposal/thesis in Design 9.

2ND DEFENSE: Architectural Programming Defense

(Final Examination of Design 9: Architectural Design-Based)
7.9.1
7.9.2
7.9.3

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework
Chapter 3: Site Justification
NOTE: The proponent shall include the revised Chapters 1 3 based on the comments by the
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7.9.4

Chapter 4: Architectural Programming

7.9.4.1 Architectural Design Development
1. Site Planning and Site Programming
Establishment of site requirements and/or regulations in relation to the project being
proposed and location of the chosen site. Items to be studied shall include, but is not
limited to, the Open Space Ratio, Floor Area Ratio, Permeability Ratio, Parking Ratio, Site
Zoning, Density, and other provisions stipulated in the Rule 7 and 8 of the National
Building Code of the Philippines (PD1096).
2. Building Space Program
Establishment of building space requirements in relation to the computed user demand;
furniture, fixture, and equipment space requirements; and expected flow of movement of
various user types depending on the project type. Items to be studied shall include, but is
not limited to, the Organizational Chart, Space Analysis, User Analysis, Space Adjacency
Matrix, Bubble Diagrams / Block Plans, Gross and Net Floor Area, Floor Efficiency Ratio,
Space Program Matrix, Building Massing, etc.
3. Building Laws
Establishment of conformity of the proposed project to pertinent laws. Items to be studied
shall include, but is not limited to the provisions in the National Building Code of the
Philippines (PD1096) that was not covered in the Site Planning and Site Programming
section, Accessibility Law (BP344), Fire Code of the Philippines (RA9514), Plumbing
Code of the Philippines (RA1378), etc; as well as other laws, regulations, and/or codes
specific to the project (e.g. BP220 for Socialized and Economic Housing Projects, DOH
Guidelines for Hospital Design for Health-related projects, etc.)
4. Initial Design Translation
Discussion of theories, concepts, philosophies, and considerations that shall be applied to
the proposed project. This shall include, but is not limited to the overall philosophy to be
applied to the design and the translation of this philosophy to specific design
considerations and techniques to achieve these considerations; the planning theory to be
applied to organize the site; the structural system best suited to the project; the form
concept to be applied to the structures themselves including its translation from the idea
and/or original form to the final form of the structure; and the finishes to be used to
achieve the desired design character.

7.10

Conceptual Framework and Methodology Defense

(Final Examination of Design 9: Architectural Research-Based)
7.10.1 Chapter 1: Introduction
7.10.2 Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework
NOTE: The proponent shall include the revised Chapters 1 2 based on the comments by the
thesis panel during the Architectural Research Problem proposal/thesis proposal defense.
7.10.3 Chapter 3: Methodology

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7.10.3.1 Project Design
7.10.3.2 Project Development
7.10.3.3 Operation and Testing Procedure
7.10.3.4 Evaluation Procedure
7.10.3.5 Statistical Techniques Used (if applicable)
7.10.4 Defense Schedule
The architectural programming (for architectural design-based) and the conceptual framework and
methodology (for architectural research-based) defense shall be scheduled on Week fifteen (13) of
the Semesters school calendar. The order of presenters will be through drawing lots or by the
thesis committees prerogative based on the students proposal/study and the availability of the
thesis panel members whose field of expertise and/or interest is in line with the students
proposal/study.
7.10.5 Timetable for Defense Proceedings
The defense proceedings shall be within a 75-minute period for every proponent.
Mobilization
5 minutes
Presentation
20 minutes
Discussion/Defense Proper
30 minutes
Panel Deliberations
10 minutes
Announcement of Results
5 minutes
Demobilization
5 minutes
7.10.6 Defense Requirements
Architectural Programming (Architectural Design-Based)/Conceptual and
Methodology (Architectural Research-Based)
Absence of any of the following items is considered as failure to comply with the Defense
Requirements and shall merit a grade of zero (0) for this particular defense.
7.10.6.1

Thesis Book Chapters 1 4 (Architectural Design-Based)

Thesis Book Chapter 1-3 (Architectural Research-Based)
Discussions in the thesis book should be more substantial than the key points
covered in the power point presentation. Submission of the Thesis Book to the
Thesis Faculty Coordinator is required on the last Wednesday before the start of
the defense week, not later than 6pm. Failure to submit the thesis book within the
prescribed deadline will result to removal of the student from the list of presenters.

7.10.6.2

Power point Presentation

The power point presentation shall be comprised of bulleted phrases together with
ample illustrations/images. Script may be prepared prior to the presentation to be
used hand-in-hand with the power point.

7.10.6.3

Architectural Design Development Boards

(Architectural Design-Based)

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These shall comprise the concept boards, site characterization and analysis (macro
and micro), architectural program, and all other pertinent architectural design
presentations on 30x40 boards. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and
rendering software are allowed but manually drafted drawings are encouraged.
Submission of the Architectural Design Development Boards to the Thesis Faculty
Coordinator is required on the last Friday before the start of the defense week,
not later than 6pm.
7.10.6.4

Architectural Research Development Boards

(Architectural Research-Based)
These shall comprise the research development boards to include the following but
not limited to: the presentation of the problem (rationale and historical background),
study locale, background of the study, problem statement/objectives of the study
(general and specific), significance and the scope and delimitations of the study
paradigm (theories and architectural design principles that justifies the rationale of the
study), hypotheses, assumptions and definition of terms. The methodology and all
other pertinent research-based presentations shall now be included on 30x40
boards. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and rendering software to
visually aid the presentation.

7.10.6.5

Additional Defense Requirements

The Thesis student should have all pertinent data relating to his/her thesis, welllabeled, organized, and at hand both in electronic file and in hardcopy, to help
him/her answer whatever clarifications and inquiries that the Thesis Panel may raise
during the Defense Proper.

7.10.7 The students shall follow a prescribed thesis format. Failure to follow the prescribed format would
mean unacceptability of the thesis and failure to comply with the Thesis Requirements.

8.0

CLASS STANDING/GRADING SYSTEMS

The highest grade that an Architectural Design 9 student may receive from his thesis deliberation is one hundred
percent (100%) and the lowest passing grade is seventy five percent (50%). The grade is computed as average of
the grades given by the three thesis jurors.
8.1

Architectural Design 9:
8.1.1 Prelim Grade
8.1.2 Midterm Grade
8.1.3

Final Grade

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Same as Midterm Grade

Average of the grade given by the thesis panel during the 1ST Defense
(Site and Project Justification/Architectural Research Problem Defense)
1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 Final Requirements
Computation for Final Requirements:
Average of the grade given by the thesis panel during the 2nd Defense
(Architectural Programming/Conceptual Framework & Methodology
Defense)

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8.1.4

The computation for Final Grade shall apply only when the student successfully passed the
Architectural Programming/Conceptual Framework & Methodology Defense (Final Examination of
Architectural Design 9: Design and Research-Based)

8.1.5

Application of Degree of Difficulty to Barely Passing Grade

Should the student receive barely passing grade of fifty-three, fifty-two, fifty-one or fifty percent
(53%, 52%, 51% or 50%), and the equivalent Degree of Difficulty of the thesis proposal is two or
one (2 or 1), the Degree of Difficulty will be waved and the proponent will receive a grade fifty
(50%).

8.1.6

A student may receive a remark of Conditional Pass / Subject for Re-Defense if:
8.1.6.1 The student received a failing grade between 40.00% 49.99% from his/her 2nd Defense
(1/3 midterm grade+2/3 final defense grade) and upon the advice of the Thesis Panel and
Thesis Adviser.
8.1.6.2 The student need to write a letter of intent for re-defense addressed to the Program Chair
thru the Thesis Coordinator for him/her to be given a re-defense schedule.
8.1.6.3 Application for Re-defense must be accomplished not later than two (2) days after the
students first defense and he/she will be given seven (7) days only to work on the thesis.
8.1.6.4 Grading system for Re-Defense:
1.
The student who took the re-defense and passed the defense will get a passing
grade of 50% (3.0) only.
2.
The student who took the re-defense and still fail the defense will receive a failing
grade (5.0).

8.1.7

A student may receive a grade of Incomplete (INC) if:

8.1.7.1 The student has a passing Midterm Grade and he/she passed the 2nd Defense but he/she
was not able to accomplish the post-defense requirements (e.g. he/she did not participate
in the Thesis Exhibit and/or failed to submit the Thesis Book within the deadline stipulated
in the Thesis Calendar at the start of the semester)
8.1.7.2 The student has a passing Midterm Grade but he/she did not received a passing grade in
the 2nd Defense
8.1.7.2.1.1 If the student received a grade of Incomplete (INC) because he/she received
a Conditional Pass in the 2nd Defense but he/she was not able to
accomplish the conditions set forth by the Thesis Panel within 1 week from
the date of defense, said student may be allowed to enroll in Architectural
Design 10 (AR521S4) for the succeeding semester, PROVIDED that said
student was able to accomplish pending requirements during the interval
between semesters (i.e. semester break for those who took AR511S4 in the
1st semester; and summer break for those who took AR511S4 in the 2nd
semester)
8.1.7.2.1.2 No student with a grade of Incomplete (INC) in Design 9 shall be
allowed to enroll in Design 10 (AR521S4) prior to the completion of
his/her pending requirements. This provision shall be strictly implemented
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of a sequence of steps and procedure starting from the Site and Project
Justification in Design 9 up to the Final Defense in Design 10

8.1.8

No student under the Re-defense consideration shall be allowed to enroll in Design 10

(AR521S4) prior to the completion of his/her pending requirements. This provision shall be
strictly implemented to ensure continuity and correctness of thesis since the thesis is composed of
a sequence of steps and procedure starting from the Site and Project Justification in Design 9 up to
the Final Defense in Design 10.

8.1.9

A student may receive a grade of No Credit (NC) if:

8.1.9.1 The student endorsed by the Thesis Adviser for defense received a failing grade from the
Thesis Panel
8.1.9.2 The student not endorsed by the Thesis Adviser decided to follow his/her advisers
recommendation and deferred his/her presentation to the following semester

8.1.10 A students may receive a failing grade (5.0) if:

8.1.10.1 The student not endorsed by the Thesis Adviser decided not to follow his/her advisers
recommendation and proceeded with the defense but received a failing grade from the
Thesis Panel
8.1.10.2 The student endorsed by the Thesis Adviser who did not show up for defense except
during emergency cases (death or accidents), official suspension of classes due to bad
weather, calamity, fire, earthquake and other reason that might be significantly
importance, subject to approval of the thesis committee and / or the department chairman
8.1.10.3 The student endorsed by the Thesis Adviser who show up late for defense
8.1.10.4 The student not endorsed by the Thesis Adviser with the intent to present and show up
late for defense
8.1.10.5 The student who took the re-defense and still fail it.

9.0

MISCELLANEAOUS AND OTHER PROVISIONS

9.1

9.2
9.3

RULING FOR LATECOMERS

Students are required to be within the vicinity of the deliberation rooms (Bldg. 3 3 rd floor of TIP QC) at least
one (1) hour prior to defense schedule. Students should be acknowledged by the Thesis Coordinator or any
member of the Thesis Committee and must log his/her arrival in the log sheet provided at the faculty room
within the time allotted for him/her to arrive on time. Arrival of beyond fifteen (15) minutes from the
scheduled time of defense will automatically get a failing grade (5.0). Standard time to be observed is
the official time of TIP QC which is synchronized with the time in the DOST website.
THESIS ATTIRE
The prescribed attire in thesis presentation will be the TIP proper uniform as per school policy.
The thesis panel schedule shall be posted at least three (3) working days before the thesis defense
schedule. The thesis adviser should not inform his/her advisee regarding the composition of the proponents
thesis panel. The thesis panel should also not inform the proponents about their assigned schedule. The
thesis panel shall be announced during the schedule of the thesis deliberations.

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9.4
9.5

9.6

9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
9.12

9.13

9.14

10.0

The thesis defense shall be continuous and may be simultaneous with other thesis defense schedule.
Scheduled presenter during the day must be ready in advance.
Students are required to bring their own laptop or desktop and other equipment needed for the
proposal/thesis defense. The student will not be allowed to use any school computer or equipment other
than the LCD projector during their proposal/thesis defense.
All students must secure permit from the office of student affairs (OSA) in bringing to the school the
following:
9.6.1 Laptop / Desktop / mouse / speakers/ etc.
9.6.2 Audio-visual equipment needed in the oral defense.
9.6.3 Other things requiring permit from OSA / Security Office.
9.6.4 There will be no re-schedule of oral defense upon failure of the computer (laptop or desktop).
The students shall be allowed to bring only two (2) assistants inside the defense room during the
mobilization and demobilization periods.
Question during the deliberation shall be in verbal or written form and shall be asked by the thesis panel
ONLY during the thesis discussion/deliberations. All questions must be within the scope of the thesis work.
Voice Recording will only be allowed upon the knowledge of the adviser and permission of the panel.
The criteria for grading during the thesis defense shall follow the items listed in the grading sheets prepared
and provided by the thesis committee for all the thesis defense schedule.
The presenter shall be asked to leave the room for the thesis panel deliberation of grade and shall be called
back into the defense room to receive his/her thesis defense grade.
Comments, correction and revision of the thesis book by the thesis panel shall be written directly on the
unbound copy of the thesis book to be received by the presenter one (1) day after the thesis defense
through his/her thesis adviser. The presenter must comply with all comments, corrections and revisions
submitted by the thesis panel prior to the signing/approval of the thesis book as part of the course
completion requirements.
The grade of the students as computed by the thesis committee shall be announced during the thesis
awarding ceremony (thesis exhibit). The grades announced may still be changed to a grade of Incomplete
(INC) if they failed to comply with all the remaining course completion requirements.
The lowest passing grade shall be fifty percent (50%) while the highest grade possible shall be one hundred
percent (100%)

THESIS AWARDS
10.1
Outstanding presenters and thesis shall be commended. Awards shall be categorized in the following
manner:
10.1.1 Top Five (5) Thesis
10.1.2 Special Awards
10.1.2.1
Best Presenter
10.1.2.2
Best Architectural Boards
10.1.3 Other Awards
10.2
The Top Five (5) Thesis Awards shall be based on the computed grades of the students by the Thesis
Committee.
10.3
Special awards shall be given by the Guest Speaker for the Thesis Exhibit based on the separate
scoring/rating card prepared by the Thesis Committee.

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10.4

11.0

Should there be a disagreement on the choice of awardees; the thesis committee shall have the final
decision.

EFFECTIVITY AND AMMENDMENTS

11.1
11.2

These guidelines shall take effect for 1st Semester of Academic Year 2016 2017.
These guidelines may be modified, amended or updated by the Thesis Committee with the approval of the
Program Chair and College Dean.

Prepared by:
___________________________________
Ar. Lawrence B. Dolores II, UAP
Chairman, Thesis Committee/Thesis Faculty Coordinator
____________________________________
Ar. Marvin Rimando, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

____________________________________
Ar. Rhoel Samson, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

____________________________________
Ar. Billie Jean Cruz, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

____________________________________
Ar. Dominador Cendaa, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

____________________________________
Ar. Adrian Toisa, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

____________________________________
Ar. Raul Pablo, UAP
Member, Thesis Committee 2016-2017

Approved by:

_______________________________________
Dr. Jesusa N. Padilla
Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

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Appendix A
Project Type
Degree of Difficulty
Agricultural Facility/Building
1
Airport-Domestic
4
Airport-International
5
Aquaculture Farm Facility
3
Aquarium
4
Art Gallery
1
Atomic/Nuclear Facility
5
Auditorium
3
Bank and other Financial Institutions
2
Bath, Therapeutic Resort/Facility
3
Botanical/Horticultural Facility
1
Broadcasting Center/Studio
5
Camp (Adventure, Recreational)
2
Casino
3
Capitol Building, Provincial
2
Church, Ecclesiastical/Religious Facility
2
Cinema Complex/Movie House
2
City/Municipal Hall
2
College/University Building
2
Commercial Center/Department Store
2
Communications Building/Facility
5
Community Center
1
Convent, Monastery, Seminary
2
Convention Hall/Center
4
Correctional and Detention Institution/Prison 2
Courthouse, Hall of Justice
2
Dormitory/Apartment/Residential Complex 1
Embassy Building
3
Exhibition Hall and Display Structure
3
Exposition and Trade/Fair Building
4
Film and Music Studio
4
Government Office/Building
2
Handicapped Center/Facility
4
Health Resort
4
Historical Landmark Facility/Center
4
Hospital and Medical Building
5
Hotel
4

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Project Type
Degree of Difficulty
Hostel, Lodge, Inn
2
Housing Project
4
Laboratory Facility
4
Library
2
Local Government Civic Center
3
Marina/Yacht Club
4
Mausoleum and Monument
4
Medical Office Facility/ Medical Arts Bldg
3
Mental Institution
5
Military Installation/Building
2
Mixed-Use Residential, Commercial, Office 3
Museum
4
Nature Center/Camp
2
Nursing Home
2
Observatory/Planetarium
4
Orphanage/Childrens Center
2
Port (Seaport) Facility/Harbour Building
4
Private Club (Golf, Country, Sports, etc)
2
Public Utility Building
2
Race Track Facility
1
Recycling Center
2
Reformatory/Rehabilitation Center
2
Resort
2
Research Facility/Center
3
Residential Building/Condominium
1
Restoration/Architectural Heritage Project 4
School
2
Science Center/Institute
3
Shopping Mall
3
Showroom and Service Center
1
Specialized Decorative Building
4
Sports Arena
3
Stadium
3
Theatre, Opera House, Concert Hall
4
Transportation Terminal/Station
2
Welfare Building
1
Wet and Dry Markets/Supermarket
1
Zoological and Botanical Garden/Park
3

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Appendix B
List of Thesis Advisers and their Field of Specialization/Expertise
Thesis Advisers:

Field of Studies:

Ar. Gregory Guevara

Ar. Adrian R. Toisa

Community Architecture and Planning

Ar. Nicasio Fernando

Ar. Mark Joseph Mercado

HealthRelated Facilities

Ar. Marvin Rimando

Ar. Gregory Guevara
Ar. Mark Joseph Mercado

Institutional Facilities

Ar. Jerome Olos

Ar. Adrian Toisa

Commercial Facilities

Ar. Ana Tazula Ubaldo

Ar. Gregory Guevara
Ar. Adrian Toisa

Tourism-Related Facilities

Ar. Ana Tazula Ubaldo

Ar. Nicasio Fernando
Ar. Jerome Olos

Heritage Preservation and Conservation

Ar. Marvin Rimando

Researched-Based

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT

I acknowledged that I have received a copy of the Thesis Manual, which contains important information about the
rules, guidelines and requirements of the course Architectural Design 9.
I understand and agree that I will read and comply with the policies contained in this Manual and in any revisions, I
am bound by the provisions contained therein.

_______________________________
Students Name

_______________________________
Parent/Guardians Name

_______________________________
Students Signature

_______________________________
Parent/Guardians Signature
________________________
Date

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