Topics

1. Introduction to the Course

a. Definitions of Theory
b. Basic Definition and scope of
Architecture
c. Types of Theory
2. Architectural Design Process and
Methodologies
3. Conceptualization Techniques in
Architectural Design.
– Definitions of concept.
– Role of concept in design problem solving
– The need to conceptualize in designing.
4. Reasons behind why conceptualization is neglected during
the during the design process and Conditions that
prevented the process of conceptualization in designing
5. Categories of concern and issues of a building where
conceptualization is important.
• Functional Zoning
• Architectural Space
• Circulation and building form
• Response to context
• Building envelope
6. Concept in relation to design process; Basic characteristics
of concept useful in generating and identifying them
7. Concept scales
8. Context for concept getting
9. Concept hierarchies
10.Design vocabularies
– Functional concepts and the interior
environment
Vocabulary of ideas on Functional Grouping and
Zoning
Vocabulary of ideas on Architectural Space
11. Masters of Architecture
a. Styles and Movements of architecture from
classicism to the present day modern and
contemporary designs
b. Famous architects and buildings
12. Environmental concepts of Architectural
Design
– Design vocabularies addressing building and design
context
– Green design and architecture
– Activity analysis and linkages for efficiency in
shelter
13. Energy Conservation and the Design Process
a. Energy Efficient building materials and
construction methods.
b. Energy efficient practices
 REFERENCES

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– Salvan, George S. (latest edition). “Architectural Theories of
Design”. Quezon City, Philippines; JMC Press, Inc.
– Ching, Francis D. K. (latest edition). “Architecture – Form, Space,
and Order”. New York, New York; Van Nostrand Reinhold,
International Thomson Publishing, Inc.
– White, Edward T. “Concept Sourcebook”. University of Arizona.
– John Lang, “Creating Architectural Theory”
– Lawson, Bryan, “How Designers Think”, Elsevier C2006