TSU-CAFA Architecture Thesis Manual v2019 Bildan, Bildan, Co, Guieb, Advento

TSU-CAFA
Architecture
Thesis Manual v2019

Bildan, Bildan, Co
Guieb, Advento

FOREWORD
Your THESIS is your culminating output in BS Architecture. It justifies your right to
graduate. Come up with a project that is not only feasible, but is also
believable and distinctive.
It begins with a problem, and ends at finding a solution to that problem.

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SUGGESTED PROBLEM AREAS

1. Formulation or development of a project that does not exist yet
2. Generation of useful technical data or technical properties of new
material or process
3. Improvement of existing knowledge
4. Comparative study of two or more entities or development of an
improved version of an existing one
5. Physical development of a research work
6. Documentation

CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING A TOPIC OR PROBLEM

1. The research topic must be on which YOU selected.
2. It must be within your interest
3. It must be within your specialization
4. It must be based on your competence to tackle the necessary work
5. It must be within your financial capability
6. It should have definable limits to suit your available resources
7. It must be a researchable and manageable
8. It must be completed within a reasonable span of time
9. Its solution must require original, critical and reflective thinking
10. It must be significant, important and relevant to the present time and
situation
11. It must contribute to the national development goals for the
improvement of quality of life
12. It must contribute to the Institute‘s ―body of knowledge‖
13. It must not undermine nor compromise the moral and spiritual values of
the people
14. It must advocate changes in the present order of things
15. It must offer some king of return for your efforts
16. It must not involve any hazards such as physical, social or legal.

Sources of Problems:
1. CLUP – Comprehensive Land Use Plan (City / Municipality)
2. Provincial Physical Framework Development Plan

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3. CHED Memos, CMO Recommendations/suggestions

4. Technological & Science Researches (DOST)
5. Trends in Research Studies:
a. MIT Architecture
b. Other Int‘l Universities

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PROBLEM

1. Should be of the interest of the researcher
2. Practical value on the researcher, school & community
3. Current & novel issue
4. Can be finished within the allotted time
5. Not controversial, not carry any moral or legal impendent
6. Data are available
7. Expenses affordable to the researcher

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE SELECTION OF THE PROBLEM

1. Availability of Data
2. Funds
3. Capability of the Writer
4. Attitude & interest of the researcher
5. Interest of the sponsor/benefactor
6. Importance of the issues involved
7. Regency of the issue
8. Cooperation of the respondents/people involved
9. Availability of Facilities & Instruments

RESEARCH TOPICS
The student/s can choose at least three (3) from the given list of
research topics. These topics should provide adequate foundation for
the thesis title/proposal.
1. The Natural Environment
a. Green Architecture
b. Tropical Architecture

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c. Redevelopment or Rehabilitation
d. Architectural Response to Natural Phenomena
2. The Social Implications of Architecture
a. Historical Preservation
b. Urban Design
c. Urban Renewal
d. Filipino Architecture
3. Architectural Technology
a. Intelligent Building Design
b. Indigenous Architecture
c. Interior Architecture
d. High-rise Architecture

Categories of Architectural Concerns

1. Architectural Design
a. Functional zoning
b. Architectural space
c. Circulation and building form
d. Response to context
e. Building envelope
2. Building Sciences
a. Construction methods
b. Structural systems
c. Building materials
d. Utility systems
e. Health and safety systems
f. Energy management
3. Urban Design/Community Architecture
a. Functional zoning and land use
b. Urban spaces
c. Circulation
d. Urban forms/fabric
e. Movement systems
f. Utilities and infrastructure

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4. Site Planning and Tropical Design

a. Environmental control
b. Exterior systems
c. Building forms and landscape
5. Architectural Communications
a. Architectural data management
b. Communication techniques
c. Advanced presentation techniques
d. Marketing strategies
6. Architectural History and Theory
a. Cultural Heritage
b. Historical events and figures concerning architectural issues
c. Social organizations
d. Ideologies and value systems

Note: These criteria are not the only bases for your selection. You may have
some criteria of your own that may help you decide.

PROPOSING A TOPIC
1. What are your interests? Do you know of any organizations or groups
that support your interest? They may have possible project.
2. Do you know of any possible proposal by a government agency and
unit which you can further develop?
3. Are you aware of any new concept, new technology or project which
may be tested for feasibility in local application?
4. Other personal bases.
To further assist you in the final decision, you can use a table such as
the one shown in Figure 1.
CRITERIA Topic A Topic B Topic C Rating:
1. Availability of 1 – Poor
data 2 – Fair
2. Personal 3–
interest Good
3. Financial 4- Very

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capability Good
4. Time 5-
requirement Excellent
5. Etc.
6. …
Figure 1. Selection of Topic (Note: not part of the book, for personal use)

Dos and DON’T’s in writing your paper:

1. Don‘t ever copy text from any published works. That is capital criminal
offense in thesis writing. Your comprehension of the things you write an
only be shown by your ability to summarize reports.
2. Don‘t include photocopied texts in your book except as an appendix
3. Do acknowledge and cite your source. This applies to all possible data
sources including personal interviews. This will save you a lot of effort in
explaining some concepts that are not really your own to begin with.
4. Do read and check your work. Checking includes grammar, spelling
and composition. Remember, it‘s always nice to be short and sweet.
5. Do include pictures, graphs, maps, charts and sketches. Architecture is
a visual medium so always reinforce your ideas with figures. Of course,
there should be proper captions. Make you reader understand the
significance of that graph that took you hours to make!
6. Don‘t use abbreviations, and unnecessary acronyms and contractions.
7. Do make the effort to introduce new ideas, new chapters, etc. This will
create a smoother flow of you discussions.
8. Don‘t be afraid of computers. They will facilitate editing and help you
come up with better visual presentations.
9. The IMRaD or APA format will be used as prescribed, but has been
modified to include aspects of Architectural Programming and
Research as the focus of studies will be on physical outcomes of
architectural design.

10. The writing style should be brief and straightforward (all paragraphs,
phrases, words should count). Deliver the goods in the shortest possible
prose.

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11. The whole manuscript should be one flowing narrative. Limit the use of
numberings and bullets to the required chapters and sections of the
manuscript.
12. The academic writer‘s virtues should include seeking of collegial
opinion for both content and prose (avail of an outsider‘s eye) and be
open to editorial/ referee‘s critique (consider these as possibilities
rather than personal attacks).

THESIS MANUSCRIPT OUTLINE

Cover Sheet (not included in the manuscript pagination), with the following
information: Research project title, sub-phrase; Proponent, Affiliation
(course & year); Contact information (mobile phone number and email
address), adviser, date submitted (see sample Attachments to the Thesis
Manuscript\TITLE PAGE (FINAL).doc).

The title should be well crafted in order to measure up to the following

considerations: [a] Comprehensive. Does it capture the essence or give
a complete idea about what the papers? [b] Brief. Is it no longer than
12 substantive words? [c] Catchy. Does it attract interest? [SLU, 2011]

Endorsement Letter (not to be included in the manuscript pagination). The

candidates fill in their names and thesis/research title in the given pro-
forma. Upon the candidate‘s substantial completion of the thesis
requirements, the adviser will endorse the candidates for oral
presentation and deliberation to the Jury Chairman and Secretary.
Acknowledgment
This is intended for those who had a direct contribution to the conduct of
research and the writing of the thesis manuscript: e.g., co-
researchers/research assistants; research sponsors/funding agencies;
contributors of ideas; critics/reviewers; editors. This should be direct and done
in one paragraph.

Abstract

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The abstract is an overview of the significant features of the thesis which

includes a brief description of the proposed project and site in 250 -300 words
or less, in one paragraph. It is self-contained (i.e., publishable on its own),
together with the title and should not include details of the method nor should
this leave references to the literature and to tables and figures (all these
should find their place in the introduction, instead). [SLU, 2011]

An abstract is a condensed version of a longer piece of writing that highlights

the major points covered, concisely describes the content and scope of the
writing, and reviews the writing's contents in abbreviated form. Abstracts are
typically 250 to 300 words and follow set patterns.
i. Key Elements to be included:*
Background: A simple opening sentence or two placing the work in
context;
Aims: One or two sentences giving the purpose of the work;
Method(s): One or two sentences explaining what was (or will) be
done.
Results: One or two sentences indicating the main findings (or what
you hope to accomplish with the project).
Conclusions: One sentence giving the most important consequence
of the work – what do the results mean? How will they be used?

ii. Questions an abstract should answer:

Why did you do this study or project?
o (Or why are you undertaking the project/study?)
What did you do, and how?
o (What will you do? How?)
What did you find?
o (What do you expect to find?)
What do the findings mean?

iii. Helpful tips when writing an abstract:

Reread your article or proposal with the goal of abstracting in mind.

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o Look specifically for these main parts of the article or proposal:

purpose, methods, scope, results, conclusions and recommendations.
o Use the headings and table of contents as a guide to writing your
abstract.
After you've finished rereading the article or proposal, write a rough
draft without looking back at what you're abstracting.
o Don't merely copy key sentences – you'll put in too much or too little
information.
o Don't rely on the way material was phrased – summarize information in
a new way.

Keywords
Keywords are words that capture the essence of your paper. Keywords make
your paper searchable and ensure that you get more citations. Therefore, it is
important to include the most relevant keywords that will help other authors
find your paper.

Highlight words/phrases which are central to the work but are not reflected in
the title and the field/s where your article may be situated (e.g., patient care,
axis, building height, sense of place, indigenous materials, etc.) Present not
more than seven words/phrases. [SLU, 2011] Do not define the keywords,
simply enumerate them.

MANUSCRIPT MAIN BODY CONTENTS

a. Title
b. Abstract
c. Keywords
I. Introduction
1. Background of the study
a. Review of Related Literature
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Theoretical Framework/Conceptual Framework
4. Scope and Limitations
5. Significance of the Study

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6. Assumptions
7. Definition of Terms
II. Methods
1. Method of Research
2. Respondents of the Study
3. Sources of data and instruments used
4. Procedures
5. Statistical Techniques
III. Results and Findings
IV. Architectural Program
V. Discussion and Conclusion
VI. Recommendations
VII. Bibliography/References
VIII. Appendices
IX. Curriculum Vitae

NOTES IN WRITING THE THESIS MANUSCRIPT BODY

I. Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Background of the study
a. Introduce the present condition. From general to specific
b. The need, Supplement with relevant readily available
statistical data or photos
c. Review of Related Literature (min. of 10) (min. of 3 local) and
Related studies (min. of 10) (min. 5 local); (within 10 yrs only);
in your own words:
 Discuss common considerations of all RLs, explain each
common consideration
 Discuss the unique concept/innovation of each RL
 The Gap – the determined missing consideration from all
the RLs and RSs, in which must be considered by your
study
2. Statement of the Problem
a. Enumerate 3-5 questions/problems you wish to answer

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 Present an explicit statement of the architectural

problem, as a single statement followed by a brief
elaboration of it. The problem statement must be clear
and concise in the candidate‘s own words.
 Answer the question ―What is the problem that needs to
be solved?‖
 The answer to this question may be in a statement or
question form that will yield specific results
 Limit the areas or variables that will be addressed in your
proposal
 Consider the SMART rule in formulating your problem
statement:
1. Specific
2. Measurable
3. Attainable
4. Realistic
5. Time based
 A problem statement is a description of the critical
conditions and design premises that become the starting
point for schematic design [Peña, 2001]; hence, this can
be done only after a thorough information gathering and
analysis by the candidate. Come up with statements
identifying and clarifying the necessity of the project
within the context of the needs of the client, the users,
the community, the region or the country, as the case
may be [Groat, 2002]; or statements on the functional
program of form, function, economy and time [Peña,
2001]; or identification of values and concerns that may
have a profound effect on building form [Hershberger,
2000].
b. Objectives of the Study
 Having identified the problem, state clearly what you
want to accomplish in order to address, answer or
illuminate the problem. What do you intend to do and

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how is this going to contribute towards the resolution of

the problem? Develop specific project goals in
congruence with programmatic and design concepts
that were uncovered in literature review and will be
tested in the design process. The objectives should be
achievable and can be equated into architectural
solutions.

 Objectives are more SPECIFIC targets which eventually

lead to the attainment of your architectural goal. You
may want to group them by certain categories as
determined by your goal, or arrange them according to
importance. Objectives are statements that specify what
is to be achieved toward the success of the project—
what the client wants to accomplish and why [Peña,
2001]. These must be practical, based on facts and can
be implemented through the design concepts. Specific
goals may be obtained from the considerations of
(Peña‘s) function, form, economy and time or from
(Hershberger‘s) values in architectural programming. In
this process, the objectives must be tested for integrity,
usefulness and relevance to the architectural design
problem.

3. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
a. The theory or research process that will guide your study.
b. Discuss the theories, architectural concepts, methodological
approaches, and variables that are important in the study. The
framework for the design of the project is initially based on the
definition of the problem and followed by the identification of its
critical elements. These critical elements may be presented
through a conceptual diagram or illustration that will describe in
non-verbal terms the thesis concept. Develop a research

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strategy (research design, research methods), specifically, a

research and programming plan;

c. This will be the part where you will inform your readers if there is
a theory you want to prove e.g. a limited area can affect the
behavior of a drug dependent, or a concept you want to test
say, a moving space is best suited for the healing mind. You
might wonder what the difference between a theory and a
concept is. According to Homans (1967), a THEORY has three
basic components (1) conceptual scheme (2) set of proposition
stating relationships between properties or variables and (3)
context for verification. Your Architectural Theory of Design
subjects clearly state this as a relation between two properties,
in the given example, space and behavior. Theories have been
subjected to further studies by various people and yet they are
still something that can be verified. Your thesis can be a
supportive study and a test if the theories presented are really
true. A theory is something which already has a proponent. It
means that a person before you had already proposed this
theory and other people have been verifying this as well.
Therefore, your framework should be based from a proponent
and the consolidation of studies made as well to see the extent
of verification done. CONCEPTS on the other hand are just ideas
or concrete expression of terms (see chapter on concept).
These may be based on your OWN ideas and NOT coming from
another researcher or proponent. If your research topic will be
working on this type of a framework, then you have to state so.

d. schematic diagram which shows the variables included in the

study;
e. arrows or line should be properly placed and connected
between boxes to show the relationship between the
independent and dependent variables;

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f. Independent and dependent variables should be clearly

discussed and explained as to how these would influence the
results of the study.
*http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/urco/guidelines/Guidelines.do
4. Scope and Limitations
a. State in the clearest manner possible the coverage of your
study and project.
b. Most researchers make the mistake of using this part of the
paper to state simply what their project will NOT be about.
Make this a statement of the constraints or limiting factors that
might affect your research, and therefore, the final output.
Some examples would be budgetary limits, unavailability or
inaccessibility of data, and our favorite excuse: time constraints.
These limitations are determined only to keep your study at a
realistic level and in no way should be used as an excuse for
personal shortcomings or blocks in the outcome of the project
5. Significance of the Study
a. Briefly explain why the study is important and its significance to
the client, the society in general and the researcher as well.
(Explain who might be interested in the output of the project
study and how this can be properly utilized by these interested
groups. Include the limitations of uses, legal or ethical, of the
project output.)

b. Who will benefit from your studies? How can this study be of
any help in fostering a better architecture? These are few of the
questions you have to take into consideration in writing the
significance of your thesis. This may deal with the social,
economic or cultural aspects of the project. You can even
combine or address all of the aspects if you like. Always keep in
mind that you are an architect, not a psychologist, sociologist,
physician nor a politician. And so you must always direct your
discussions on the ARCHITECTURAL aspect of your work.
Oftentimes, you are carried away by the description drawn from

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the client‘s project proposals and thereby forgetting the

architectural contributions you want your project to have.
Example, if you are working on a Rehabilitation Center for Drug
Dependents, you will not say that your thesis can actually heal
these addicts. Instead, you can state your possible contributions,
as a future architect, to meet this concern.
6. Assumptions
a. The thesis, though a theoretical exercise which need no
immediate application, should however be as REALISTIC and
ACHIEVABLE as possible. It would only mean that you will be
dealing with assumptions which will support your study and give
substance to your work. (ECV, 2015)
b. These may be conditions where you base your study that needs
some validation through key informants you have interviewed.
Your client‘s name, the possible funding source, the
organization that will run the proposal and the likes are
examples of these. (ECV, 2015)
c. Your assumptions can be of great help when dealing with
programming and cost analysis. Further, it can bring your project
into a more realistic sense and create a more formidable
framework for the design. (ECV, 2015)
7. Definition of Terms
a. One caution in doing this: This is NOT a mini-dictionary. And so
you are reminded that you will just write words that you believe
are TOO TECHNICAL for your readers. Do not include terms
which are only unfamiliar to you. You might end up doing a list
of terms for you and not your readers.
b. The following are some guidelines in writing an effective
definition of terms:
i. Only terms, words or phrases which have special or
unique meanings in the study are defined. Example:
Learning areas may be defined as a classroom, but may
take another meaning as to what your study is all about,
say a laboratory or a drafting room.

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ii. Terms should be defined operationally, that is, how they

are used in your study. For instance the study is about
accessibility. What do you mean by accessibility? To
make the meaning clear you have to define what covers
the term, essential for a clearer understanding of your
study. You may develop your own definition from the
characteristics of the term defined. Thus, a house made
of light materials may be defined as one made of
bamboo, nipa, buri, etc. This is also an operational
definition.
iii. These terms clarifies the context of the word/terminology
as used in the research
iv. Definitions may be taken from valid sources.
Encyclopedias, reference books, magazines and
newspapers are samples of these. Because these are
printed and published materials, you need to
acknowledge them in any form possible. Definitions taken
from these kinds of materials are called conceptual or
theoretical definitions.
v. Acronyms should always be spelled out especially they
are not commonly known or if they were used for the first
time. You may be using and typing the same long
meaning of Department of Environment and Natural
Resources for a hundred times or even more along your
work.
vi. Use simple words in defining your terms. It would be more
complicated if you will not, and therefore building
another bulk of things to be defined.
vii. Definitions should be as brief, clear and direct as possible.

II. Chapter 2: Methods

1. Method of Research
 Describe how the study was conducted, including the activities and
procedures that were undertaken to attain objectives, the specific
methods of inquiry that were used, and how design data and project

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outcomes were analyzed or evaluated. Relate the discussions to the

conceptual diagram and the design data that emerged from the
research.
 An effective methodology section should:
1) Introduce the overall methodological approach for each problem or
question; (Research design)
o Is your study qualitative or quantitative?
o Are you going to take a special approach, such as action research, or
use case studies?

2) Indicate how the approach fits the overall research design;

o Your methods should have a clear connection with your research

questions and/or hypotheses. In other words, make sure that your methods
will actually answer your questions.

3) Describe the specific methods of data collection you are going to

use—e.g. surveys, interviews, questionnaires, observation, archival or
traditional library research. (Data gathering/procedure)

4) Explain how you intend to analyze and interpret your results

o Will you use statistical analysis?
o Will you use specific theoretical perspectives to help you analyze a text
or explain observed behaviors?

2. Respondents of the Study (enumerate only)

3. Sources of data and instruments used
 Enumerate only but supplement with images.
4. Procedures
 Step 1 (show photo evidence of execution of each step)
 Step 2 Interviews
 Step 3 Surveys
 Step …
 Step …
5. Statistical Techniques

III. Chapter 3: Results and Findings

1. Results: Tables, Charts, etc.
2. Site Photos
3. Site Selection Result

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SITE SELECTION CRITERIA From Landscape Architecture: A

Manual for Site Planning and Design By John Ormsbee Simonds;
New York: Mc-Graw Hill, 1998

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4. Site Inventory/Site Conditions

CHECKLIST OF SITE DATA From Site Planning by Kevin Lynch; M.I.T.
Press, Massachusetts. 1979

INITIAL PERSONAL RECONNAISSANCE – observation of the site‘s

apparent
character, problem and possibilities presented through notes,
sketches, photographs, etc.

COLLATION OF EXISTING DATA such as contour maps, aerial

photos, geological soil and water surveys, climate records,
ecological studies, engineering reports, boring tests, census
materials, histories, social studies, market reports, traffic studies,
legal and public control documents, official proposals, records
and current controversies

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE OFF-SITE CONTEXT AND ITS

CHANGES – geographic location, surrounding populations,
social and political structure, general economy, ecological and
hydrographic system, land use patterns, access system,
principal off-site destinations and facilities

DATA ON THE SITE AND ITS IMMEDIATE CONTEXT

A. PHYSICAL DATA
1. Geology and soil
• Underlying geology, rock character and depth
• Soil type and depth, value as engineering material and
as plant medium
• Fill, ledge, slide and subsidence
2. Water
• Existing water bodies - variation and purity
• Natural and man-made drainage channels - flow,
capacity, purity
• Surface drainage patterns, amounts, blockages,
undrained depressions
• Water table - elevation and fluctuation, springs
• Water supply - quantity and quality
3. Topography
• Pattern of landforms
• Contours
• Slope analysis
• Visibility analysis
• Circulation analysis
• Unique features
4. Climate
• Regional data on variation of temperature,
precipitation, humidity, solar angle, cloudiness, wind
direction and force

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• Local microclimates: warm and cool slopes, air

drainage, wind deflection and local breeze, shade, heat
reflection and storage, plant indicators
• Sound level, atmospheric quality, smells
5. Ecology
• Dominant plant/animal communities - location and
relative stability
• Their dependence on existing factors, self-regulation,
sensitivity to change
• Mapping of general plant cover, including wooded
areas
• Specimen trees to be retained: their location, spread,
species and elevation at base
6. Man-made structures
• Existing buildings: outline, location, floor elevations,
type, condition, us
• Circulation facilities (roads, paths, rails, transit, etc.):
location, capacity, condition
• Utilities (storm and sanitary sewers, water, gas,
electricity, telephone, steam, etc.): location, elevation,
capacity
7. Sensuous Qualities
• Character and relation of visual spaces
• Viewpoints, vistas and visual focal points
• Character and rhythm of visual sequences
• Quality and variation of light, sound, smell and feel
B. CULTURAL DATA
1. Resident and using population
• Number and composition
• Social structures and institution
• Economic structure
• Political structure
• Current changes and problems

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2. On-site and adjacent behavior settings: nature, location,

rhythm, stability, participants, conflicts
3. Site values, rights and restraints
• Ownerships, easements, and other rights
• Legal controls: zoning and other regulations
• Economic values
• Accepted ―territories‖
• Political jurisdictions
4. Past and future
• Site history and its traces
• Public and private intentions for future use of site,
conflicts
5. Images
• Group and individual identification and organization of
site
• Meanings attached to the site, symbolic expression
• Hopes, fears, wishes, preferences

5. Relevant Factor and Issues

6. Design Parameters/Standards

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IV. Chapter 4: Architectural Program

1. Site Analysis (legal, physical, etc)
2. SWOT Analysis
3. Existing VS Standards (if applicable)
4. Activity Flow Diagrams, Behavioral Analysis
5. Calculations (parking, exits, occupant loads, elevators, plumbing
fixtures, etc.) (NBCP Rule VII and Rule VIII)
6. Justification of Spaces
7. Interrelationship Diagram
8. Environmental Impact Statements (brief statements)
i. Category (ECP/ECA)
ii. Project‘s Impact and Risks to the Environment
iii. Mitigation Concepts
iv. Benefits vs Negative
9. Financial Feasibility
 Estimated Project Cost
Lot acquisition, construction cost, furniture, equipment,
other investments for the project to operate
 Operational Costs
Electric consumption, Water consumption, Maintenance
and repair, Manpower/personnel, consummables
 Return of Investment

V. Chapter 5: Synthesis (Discussion and Conclusion)

1. Design Philosophy
2. Design Goals and Objectives
3. Design Concept Strategies and Solutions

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Answer to the statement of the problems

VI. Recommendations
a. indicates statements that suggest the need for further Studies.
What else can be done relevant to your research problem and
what other related problems should be addressed?
b. Based on the findings of the study what can you recommend?
statements should be addressed towards the
persons/entities mentioned in the significance of the
study
what other things can be done by those who are
beneficiaries of the study for improvement/
development?
VII. Bibliography/References
a. List the materials that are cited in the thesis and ensure that all
bibliographical entries are complete.
b. Published materials
- Books / monographs: Author. Year. Book. Place of
Publication: Publisher.
- Journals: Author. Year. Title of Article. Journal, volume
(issue), pages.
- Books / monographs: Author. Year. Book. Place of
Publication: Publisher.
Journals: Author. Year. Title of Article. Journal, volume
(issue), pages.
c. Electronic sources
for a formerly published material that has been posted in
the net, follow the above guide:
1. (A) but identify it as an electronic version
 e.g.: Author. Year. Title of Article [Electronic
Version]. Journal, volume (issue), pages
2. for stand-alone document in the net, indicate the
author or organization that has posted the
material plus the website address and the exact
date when you accessed this

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3. for stand-alone document in the net that has no

author, date or place of publication, use the
article title to identify this, together with the
website address and the date of access
 - e.g.: GVU‘s 8th WWW user survey. (n.d)
Retrieved August 8, 2000, from
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/uerservey1
997-10/ [this is the Universal Resource
Locator or URL]
 Note: Always provide URLs that work and
link directly to the article. If a URL does not
work, remove it lest it affects the integrity of
your manuscript.
d. Personal communication
This is not listed under ‗Reference‘ (as this belongs to the
so-called non-retrievable data) but cited instead in main
text itself, much like in-text citations.
1. e.g. (H.J. Simpson, personal communication,
September 29, 1999)
VIII. Appendices
a. Interview Transcript
Actual Translation
Your 1st Question: (English) 1st Question: (English)
Respondent‘s Answer: (Taglish) (note Respondent‘s Answer: (Now
manner or emotions, gestures, may translated in english)
include explicit content)
Your 2nd Question: (might be in 2nd Question: (English)
Tagalog) Respondent‘s Answer: (Now
Respondent‘s Answer: (Tagalog or translated in english)
Ilocano) (note manner or emotions,
gestures, may include explicit content)
Your nth Question: Nth…

Have the interviewee sign Interview Transcript document

for validity.
b. Attach supplemental data (not included in the manuscript
pagination), e.g. lot plan, photographs, owner‘s consent,

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calculations, questionnaire, behavioral map, survey results,

etc… used in the preparation of the thesis together with other
pertinent information. Fit documents in A4 or A3 paper sizes.
IX. Curriculum Vitae
a. The candidate will attach his updated curriculum vitae to
include a brief description (maximum of 50 words) of his
thesis/research project.
References:
Robert Hershberger. 1999. ―Architectural Programming and Pre-design Manager,‖
Mc-Graw Hill.
William M. Peña and Steven A. Parshall. 2001. ―Problem Seeking: An Architectural
Programming Primer,‖ John Wiley & Sons.
Linda Groat and David Wang. 2002. ―Architectural Research Methods,‖ John Wiley
and Sons, Inc.
Robert Hershberger. 2000. ―Programming,‖ Excerpt from the Architects‘ Handbook of
Professional Practice, 13th Edition.
Boston Architectural College Master of Architecture Thesis Handbook, Fall 2011,
retrieved July 22, 2014, from http://www.the-
bac.edu/Documents/Departments/ Thesis/
2011/MArch_Thesis_Handbook.pdf
Philippine Architecture College Notes from – UST, FEU, UE, SLU, and UP Diliman -
College of Architecture, retrieved on July 24, 2014, from
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1492059724357643/permalink/
1493494777547471/
Architecture Thesis Manual by EMCVillanueva, GRLajom
Saint Louis University Research Guidelines 2011
Saint Louis University Architectural Research Guideline for 2017-2018.
Thesis Manual.2006 University of the Philippines Masters of Architecture Guide for
Thesis-writing
Draft of Far Eastern University Architecture Thesis Manual

Prepared by:

Ar. JEREMIAH MARCO A. BILDAN Ar./EnP. RAYMOND T. CO Ar. MARCO F. BILDAN

Thesis Adviser Thesis Adviser Thesis Adviser

Endorsed by:

Ar. ARLEN M. GUIEB

Chairman, Panel of Thesis Advisers
Chairman, Department of Architecture

Approved by:

Ar./EnP. GARRY M. ADVENTO

Dean, College of Architecture and Fine Arts
Tarlac State University

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