Zaytoona University of Jordan Graduation Project 1

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Department of Architecture
Graduation Project 1
CHECKLIST SHEET
Chapter Title Comments/ Remarks

1. Introduction/ Background
1.1. Project Description (Executive Summary)
1.1.1. Basic information (What is the Project?)
25- 50- 50
1.1.2. Significance of the Project (Why is the Project?)
85- 85- 80
1.2. Theoretical Background
50- 80
1.2.1. History of the scientific/theoretical field related to the
project x x 40
1.2.2. Significant facts/theories and their impact on universal
culture x x 45
1.2.3. Status of that field in the local community
X x 50
1.3. Project Implementation Development
25- 70
1.3.1. History of establishing this building type Mention historical background about
25- 70- Mention approaches and philosophies that affected that type
1.3.2. Local need of such a project Provide historical local equivalences, statistics, diagrams, charts, lines
80- 45- 50 of influence, impact on society (science, culture, economy… etc.) and
pictures.
1.4. Project (average) Organization Refer to strategic studies, business case,
1.4.1. User Organization, Objective and Goals
70- 60- 45
1.4.2. Detailed activities List them with brief descriptions
50- 45- 25
1.4.3. Detailed processes Describe providing flow diagrams and charts
50- 40- 25
1.4.4. Brief structure of the project x-x 25 Organization chart(s), with significant comments
1.5. Philosophical Forces
1.5.1. Vision and Mission x x 45 Vision is about far target.
70- 70 Mission is about the role and the close objectives to work for the vision
1.5.2. Approaches Method to achieve the vision and mission components.
1.6. Conclusion to Part #1
40- 70

2. Analysis
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Case Studies
2.2.1. Selection Criteria of the Case Studies
2.2.2. Total Case Studies (for each case) Submit 3-5 cases/examples at least
2.2.2.1. Basic Data Name, location, architect, built area, construction date…
2.2.2.2. History of the project Mention forces behind the project, client needs, architect’s vision and
approaches
2.2.2.3. Site Area, context (urban, rural... ), traffic, topography, …
2.2.2.4. Components of the project It may be presented as organization structure with comments and
explanations
2.2.2.5. Concept (big idea) Trace back the driving forces behind the design (urban, philosophical,
economic…) and how the it was directed by the architect to introduce
its big idea and significant details
2.2.2.6. Zoning and circulation historical, vertical, plans, sections, adjacencies (discuss)
2.2.2.7. Massing elevations, finishing material, layers… (discuss)
2.2.2.8. Special Issues symbolism, sustainability, style, systems… (discuss)
2.2.2.9. Conclusions
2.2.3. Special Contributions Mention cases or examples of special issues you want to emphasize
2.2.3.1. Project background
2.2.3.2. Significance point and discussions
2.2.4. Case Studies Conclusion

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 Zaytoona University of Jordan Graduation Project 1
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Department of Architecture
2.3. Site Analysis
2.3.1. Site Selection Criteria
2.3.2. Sites Description 3 sites
2.3.2.1. Evaluation Criteria
2.3.3. Site Analysis (for all sites)
2.3.3.1. Micro Analysis (qualitative) Climate, Topography, …
You may use comparison tools and/or utilize SWOT
2.3.3.2. Macro Analysis (qualitative) Urban Context, Accessibility, Economy, …
2.3.3.3. Quantitative Evaluation
2.3.4. Site Selection
2.3.5. Site Analysis Conclusion

2.4. Related Literature bonus

2.4.1. Standards
2.4.2. Codes
2.4.3. Special Issues Examples: sustainability, current approaches, styles…
2.5. Conclusion to Part #2

3. Conclusions
3.1. Organization Assumed 5 depts.
3.1.1. Organization Structure Partial for depts. + overall
3.1.2. Activities flowcharts Partial for depts. + overall
3.2. Areas and furniture layout Partial for depts.
3.3. Relations
3.3.1. Relationship/adjacency Matrices Partial for depts. + overall
3.3.2. Bubble diagrams Partial for depts. + overall
3.4. Zoning and orientation
3.4.1. Horizontal Zoning (options) Partial for depts. + overall
3.4.2. Vertical Zoning (options) overall
3.4.3. Zoning/orientation Conclusion
3.5. Conclusion to Part #3 ??

4. Resources
5. Appendices
5.1. Supporting literature
5.2. Plates
5.3. Detailed calculations If required

6. General / Editing
6.1. Cover Page
6.1.1. Design
6.1.2. Components
6.2. Title Page
6.3. Dividers
6.4. Text format
6.5. Page editing
6.6. Preface (mention the course requirements)
6.7. Table of Contents
6.8. Editing of Resources and References
6.9. Editing of Appendices
6.10. Language
6.10.1. Spelling
6.10.2. Grammar
6.11. Graphics utilization in the report

IMPORTANT: This is a draft document for guidelines; always consult your supervisor and
find good examples.
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