HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Architecture DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE SYLLABUS IN DESIGN7 & DESIGN7D
I. Course Title : Community Architecture and Urban Design
II. Course Description : Design exercises stressing the analysis of space requirements based on organizational structure, functional
set up and human behavior to focus on linkages and interaction to spaces
III. Course Credit : 5 units (1hr. Lecture & 12 hours laboratory) IV. Pre-requisite : DESIGN 6 & DESIGN 6D
V. Course General Objectives :
The student will be able to:
Cognitive:
1)
identify the basics of architectural relationships with the environment2) determine and evaluate more complex architectural forms emphasizing design applications of
basic urban design principles
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 for communities with an understanding of site development and planning
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)
A. The importance of Community in Public Design 1) The Social Construction of Communities
B. Major Plate 1
1) Conceptual Development 2) Analysis of Requirements 3) Presentation of Proposal PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
C. Creating & identifying Senses of Place 1) Physical/Urban Design and communities D. Major Plate 2
1) Conceptual Development
2)
Analysis of Requirements3)
Presentation of Proposal MIDTERM EXAMINATIONE. Co-Design Process and its application to Urban Design F. 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
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
1.0
83 83
2.25
98 98 82 82
97 97 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
Abel, Chris. Architecture And Identity : Responses To Cultural And Technological Change, 2000.
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B.P. 344 – Accessibility Law .
Ching, Francis. Form, Space and Order, latest edition.
Davis, Howard.The Culture of Building,1999.
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.
Ove, Arup and Partners. Building Design For Energy Economy, 1980.
P.D. 1096 The Revised National Building Code of the Philippines.
P.D. 1185 – The Fire Code of the Philippines and its Regulations.
Ramsey and Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards. Latest edition.
Reynolds, John S. Courtyards : aesthetic, social and thermal delight, C2002.
Stimson, Stephen. Ten landscapes, C2002.
The Elements of style : a practical encyclopedia of interior architectural design, C1996.
Thomas, Derek. Architecture And Urban Development : A Vision For The New Age,2002.
Winters, Nathan B. Architecture Is Elementary : Visual Thinking Through Architectural Concepts,1997.
Magazines/Subscriptions
Architecture Asia Architectural Digest Architectural Record Bluprint
