HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Architecture DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE OUTLINE IN DESIGN6
I. Course Title : Site Development Planning
II. Course Description : Design exercises stressing environmental analysis, aesthetic, topographic, geologic, and seismologic
conditions, utilities, circulations, legal considerations and sensitivities of man.
III. Course Credit : 4 units (1hr. Lecture & 9 hours laboratory) IV. Pre-requisite : DESIGN 5 & DESIGN 5D
V. Course General Objectives :
The student will be able to:
Cognitive:
1) identify the basics of site development planning and landscaping
2) determine and evaluate more complex architectural forms emphasizing on the development and manipulation of the site through proper orientation and manipulation
3) distinguish and evaluate the socio-cultural activities of man as the user and the architectural relationships with the environment.
4) translate the user’s needs with technology based solutions to functional and aesthetically appealing spaces.
Psychomotor:
1) design and develop plans and details for the various human behaviors and as per requirements.
2) use various presentation techniques appealing and easily interpreted in the professional environment.
3) display effective communication skills through translation of ideas through oral presentations.
4) compose and illustrate architectural concepts & principles from a given problem 5) 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)
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A. The Natural and the Built Environment as Heritage 1) Pre-Spanish and Spanish Architecture in the Philippines 2) Church Architecture
3) Fundamentals on Architectural Conservation B. Introduction to Adaptive Re-use of Heritage
1) Ocular Visit
2) Research Analysis 3) Site Analysis C. Major Plate 1
1) Conceptual Development 2) Analysis of Requirements 3) Presentation of Proposal PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
D. The Natural and the Built Environment in Tropical Design 1) Fundamentals of Tropical Design and Climatic elements
2) Application of Tropical design elements (Layout, Shading devices, Color, etc.) E. Topographical Considerations in design
F. Green Architecture and Sustainable Architecture
1) Comparison and Contrast on Green Architecture and Sustainable Architecture 2) Site Analysis
3) Prototype in Green Architecture and Sustainable Architecture G. Major Plate 2
1) Conceptual Development 2) Analysis of Requirements 3) Presentation of Proposal MIDTERM EXAMINATION
H. Geological considerations in design I. Seismological considerations in Design J. Design & Disaster Mitigation
1) Design against Flooding 2) Design for Tsunami 3) Design against Landslides K. Major Plate 3
1) Conceptual Development 2) Analysis of Requirements 3) Presentation of Proposal FINAL EXAMINATION VII. Course Requirements
1) 6 Esquisses
2) 3 Research Papers
3) 3 to 6 Minor Plates with 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
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Final Average = 0.50 (Class Standing)
+ 0.50 (Major Exam1 + Major Exam2 + Major Exam3)
3 Class Standing (Esquisses, Research Papers & Minor Oral
Defenses) – 50%
3 Major Exams (Major Plates with Oral Defenses) – 50%
TOTAL (100%)
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
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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.
Galende, Pedro G. O.S.A and Javellana, Rene S.J. Angels In Stones: Churches of the Philippines,1996.
Greer, Nora Richer, Architecture As Response : Preserving The Past, Designing For The Future, 1998.
Joaquin, Nick. Manila, My Manila.
Klassen, Winand. Architecture In The Philippines : Filipino Building In A Cross-Cultural Context, 1986.
Ramsey and Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards. 1988.
Reynolds, John S. Courtyards : aesthetic, social and thermal delight, C2002.
P.D. 1096 The Revised National Building Code of the Philippines.
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P.D. 1185 – The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Regulations.
Perez, Rodrigo III, et al. Folk Architecture, 1989
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Stimson, Stephen. Ten landscapes, C2002.
The Elements of style : a practical encyclopedia of interior architectural design, C1996.
Magazines/Subscriptions Architecture Asia
Architectural Digest Architectural Record Bluprint
