Chapter 1

Project Background
Selected Sections from the Capstone Manual
Section 10.5.1 – Design Project Study Outline
Site and Project Justification
I. CHAPTER I : PROJECT BACKGROUND
A. The Project
B. Project Objectives
C. The Client
D. Project Scope and Limitations
E. Project Development
II. CHAPTER II : SITE JUSTIFICATION
A. Site Selection Criteria
B. Macro-Meso Site Analysis : Region / Province / Town
C. Micro Site Analysis : The Site and its Immediate Environs
D. Initial Site Schematic Diagram
Site and Project Justification
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A. THE PROJECT
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
Site and Project Justification
Ch1. Project Background
B. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
List of intended ideal conditions or outcomes that will be
achieved once the project has been completed
Site and Project Justification
Ch1. Project Background
C. THE CLIENT
Brief discussion about the person or company or organization
requiring the aid of technical professionals for the project
proposal
Site and Project Justification
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D. PROJECT SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
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, Tech-Voc educational
facilities for Industrial Arts, etc.); and the target market
classification (e.g., mobility-impaired users, informal settlers
living along the City’s waterways, public high school students,
foreign/local tourists, etc.)
Site and Project Justification
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E. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The process that takes place from the conceptual up to the design
development phase of the project
Chapter 1
Project Background
Selected Sections from the Capstone Manual