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ARCHITECTURE THESIS BOOK

THESIS BOOK
The Architecture Thesis Book is composed of seven (7) chapters:
Title Page
Acknowledgement
Letter to the Dean
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
a. Background and Nature of the Project
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Project Objectives
d. Significance of the Study
e. Scope & Delimitation
f. Site Description and Criteria for Site Delection
2. Research Methodology
a. Research Design
b. Research Instruments
c. Research Participants
3. Review of Related Literature
a. Project Focus
i. Introduction
ii. Overview
iii. Operations
b. Typology
i. Definition and Historical Overview
ii. Architectural Standards and Guidelines
iii. Theories and Case Studies
iv. Safety and Security Measures
v. Green Architecture and Innovations
4. User Behavior Analysis
a. Market/Clientele Analysis
b. Management
i. Form of Management
ii. Organizational Set Up
iii. Functions/Roles and Responsibilities
5. Site Analysis
a. Macro Scale Site Analysis
i. Historical Background of the locality
ii. Socio Economic Development Plan
b. Micro
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iii.

Scale Site Analysis

Location, Site Description, Immediate Neighbourhood
Criteria for Site Selection
Topography (especially for sloped areas), Geology &
Seismicity, Natural Drainage & Flood Control\
iv. Physical Features and Vegetation (existing trees and
plants)
v. Climatic (Solar and Wind Orientation) Analysis

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vi. Utilities (Sources of Power, Telecom, Water Supply &
Sewerage)
vii. Traffic and Transportation, Vehicular and Traffic
Analysis
viii. Environmental Impact Analysis (Pollution, Water
Management, Garbage Disposal)
ix. Present and Future Development (include Existing
Facilities)
x. SWOT Analysis
6. Spatial Analysis
a. Zoning
b. Space Inter Relation Matrix
c. Bubble Diagram
d. Room Data Sheet
7. Conceptual Analysis
a. Design Philosophy
b. Design Concept
c. Design Objectives
d. Design Considerations
Bibliography