HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Architecture DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE COURSE OUTLINE IN DESIGN 4 & DESIGN 4D I. Course Title : Space Planning 1
II. Course Description : Design exercises relating architecture with ethical, political, and cultural concerns
III. Course Credit : 3 units (1hr. Lecture & 6 hours laboratory) IV. Pre-requisite : DESIGN 3 & DESIGN 3D
V. Course General Objectives : The student will be able to:
Cognitive:
1. Develop perception in space planning and design
2. Understand, appreciate, and creatively integrate the functional component and spatial dimensions of design
3. Develop skills and ability to analyze and relate user activity, functional and spatial dimensions as parameters of design
4. Distinguish and evaluate the socio-cultural activities of man as the user 5. Comprehend gender spatial differences and their implication to design 6. Translate the user’s needs with technology based solutions to functional and
aesthetically appealing spaces.
7. Compose and illustrate architectural concepts & principles from a given problem Psychomotor:
1. design and develop plans and details as per requirements.
2. use various presentation techniques appealing and easily interpreted in the professional environment.
3. display effective communication skills.
4. apply current architectural trends with the solutions and presentations.
Affective:
1. complete the requirements and display interest and acceptance on the challenges posted by a multi-tasking activity.
2. participate and cooperate effectively amongst the groups of people with diverse background.
3. recognize the importance in abiding the building laws and policies by applying them in his/her design.
4. demonstrate the value of sharing one’s ideas to improve others’ design approach and concepts.
5. show humility in accepting his/her mistakes in the expected output.
6. demonstrate willingness to improve in his/her work.
VI. Course Outline (Content)
A. Human Dimensions for Residences and Offices 1. Dimensions and clearances for children
2. Dimensions and clearances for adults B. Dining Room Planning
1. Planning considerations
2. Furniture sizes and clearances 3. Combined dining and kitchen C. Bedroom Planning
1. Planning considerations
2. Furniture sizes and clearances 3. Typical unit arrangements 4. Combined living-sleeping areas D. Living Room Planning
1. Planning considerations
2. Furniture sizes and clearances 3. Combined living and dining E. Bath Room Planning 1. Planning considerations 2. Bathroom arrangement
3. Bathroom fixtures and accessories F. Major Plate 1
1. Conceptual development 2. Analysis of requirements 3. Presentation of proposal PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
G. Human Dimensions for Educational Institutions
1. Dimensions and clearances for nursery students 2. Dimensions and clearances for elementary students 3. Dimensions and clearances for secondary students 4. Dimensions and clearances for tertiary students H. Nursery Schools
1. Planning considerations 2. General space requirements 3. Space organization
I. Elementary Schools 1. Planning considerations 2. General space requirements 3. Space organization
J. Secondary Schools 1. Planning considerations 2. General space requirements 3. Space organization
K. Colleges and Universities 1. Planning considerations 2. General space requirements 3. Space organization
L. Major Plate 2
1. Conceptual development 2. Analysis of requirements 3. Presentation of proposal MIDTERM EXAMINATION
M. Kitchen and Food Services
1. General planning considerations for kitchen 2. General planning considerations for food services N. Kitchen for Residential Buildings
1. Planning considerations 2. Kitchen arrangement 3. Critical dimensions
4. Basic work areas
O. Food services for schools 1. Planning considerations
2. Systems for a school lunch program
3. Dining Rooms, Seating and Plan Arrangements P. Restaurants
1. Planning considerations 2. General space requirements 3. Space organization
Q. Safety/Fire Code of the Philippines
1. General provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines
2. Specific provisions of the Fire Code relating to kitchen and food services R. Major Plate 3
1. Conceptual development 2. Analysis of requirements 3. Presentation of proposal FINAL EXAMINATION
VII. Course Requirements 1. 3 Esquisses
2. 3 Research Papers
3. 3 to 6 Minor Oral Defenses (during Development Phases) 4. 3 Major Plates with Oral Defenses (Major Exams)
VIII. Grading System (studio)
Midterm Average = 0.50 (Class Standing)
+ 0.50 (Major Exam 1 + Major Exam 2)
2 Final Average = 0.50 (Class
Standing)
+ 0.50 (Major Exam1 + Major Exam2 + Major Exam3)
3 Class Standing (Esquisses, Research Papers & Minor
Oral Defenses) – 50% TOTAL (100%)
3 Major Exams (Major Plates with Oral Defenses) – 50%
Passing Raw Score (70%) –STUDIO course
Transmutation Table:
Raw Score Equivalent Grade Raw Score Equivalent Grade
100 100 84 84
99 99 83 83
98 98 82 82
2.25
97 97
1.0
81 81
96 96 79-80 80
95 95 77-78 79
2.50
94 94
1.25
75-76 78
93 93 73-74 77
92 92 71-72 76
2.75
91 91
1.50
70 75 3.00
90 90 69 and below 74 and below 5.00
89 89 6.0 F.A.
88 88
1.75
8.0 U.W.
87 87 9.0 DRP
86 86
85 85
2.00
IX. References Books
Allen, Edward. Fundamentals of Residential Construction, C2002.
B.P. 344 – Accessibility Law .
De Chiara, Joseph, et. al. Time-Saver Standards for Housing and Residential Development. 2nd. Ed. C1995.
De Chiara, Joseph, et al. Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, C2001.
Guthrie, Pat. The Architect's portable handbook : first step rules of thumb for Building, C1998.
Meiss, Pierre Van. Elements of Architecture from Form to Place. London: Van Nostrand Reinhold, C1990.
Ramsey and Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards. 1988.
P.D. 1096 The Revised National Building Code of the Philippines.
P.D. 1185 – The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Regulations.
Smith, Peter F. The Dynamics of delight: architecture and aesthetics, C2003.
The Elements of style : a practical encyclopedia of interior architectural design, C1996.
Weidhaas, Ernest R. Architectural Drafting and Design. 4th ed., 1981.
Magazines/Subscriptions Architecture Asia
Architectural Digest Architectural Record Bluprint
