DES 425: ARCHITECTURAL DEFENSE PRESENTATION GUIDELINES:

Introduction

• Start with a brief introduction of yourself and your project.

• Clearly state the purpose of your presentation and what you aim to achieve.

Project Overview

• Provide a concise overview of your architectural project.

• Highlight the key objectives, design principles, and target audience.

Design Concept

• Present your design concept and the underlying inspiration or theme.

• Explain how your concept addresses the project requirements and responds to the context.

Design Development

• Walk through the development of your design, focusing on key milestones and iterations.
• Highlight any challenges faced during the design process and how you overcame them.

Key Features and Innovations

• Showcase the most significant features and innovations of your design.

• Explain how these elements contribute to the overall functionality, aesthetics, and
sustainability of the project.

Visual Presentation

• Utilize visual aids such as slides, sketches, renderings, or models to support your
presentation.
• Ensure that visuals are clear, concise, and effectively communicate your design ideas.

Conclusion

• Summarize the main points of your presentation.

• Reinforce the strengths and uniqueness of your design.
• Thank the audience for their attention and invite any questions.

WALKTHROUGH VIDEO PRESENTATION

*Maximum duration of 10 minutes for the presentation, excluding the walkthrough video.
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DES 425: ARCHITECTURAL DEFENSE RUBRIC DES 425: ARCHITECTURAL DEFENSE RUBRIC
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION RATING CRITERIA DESCRIPTION RATING
CONTENT Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of architectural CONTENT Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of architectural
KNOWLEDGE: principles, theories, and concepts. KNOWLEDGE: principles, theories, and concepts.
Clearly articulates the project's objectives, design rationale, and Clearly articulates the project's objectives, design rationale, and
architectural solutions. architectural solutions.
Integrates relevant research, case studies, and precedents to support Integrates relevant research, case studies, and precedents to support
design decisions. design decisions.
DESIGN PROCESS: Presents a clear and logical progression of the design process from DESIGN PROCESS: Presents a clear and logical progression of the design process from
conception to execution. conception to execution.
Describes how initial concepts evolved, addressing challenges and Describes how initial concepts evolved, addressing challenges and
iterations. iterations.
Provides evidence of critical thinking, creativity, and innovation in Provides evidence of critical thinking, creativity, and innovation in
problem-solving. problem-solving.
TECHNICAL Shows proficiency in architectural drawing, modeling, and visualization TECHNICAL Shows proficiency in architectural drawing, modeling, and visualization
PROFICIENCY: techniques. PROFICIENCY: techniques.
Utilizes appropriate software tools effectively to communicate design Utilizes appropriate software tools effectively to communicate design
ideas. ideas.
Demonstrates an understanding of structural, environmental, and Demonstrates an understanding of structural, environmental, and
technological considerations in design. technological considerations in design.
PRESENTATION Engages the audience with clear, organized, and professional verbal PRESENTATION Engages the audience with clear, organized, and professional verbal
SKILLS: communication. SKILLS: communication.
Utilizes visual aids (e.g., slides, sketches, models) effectively to Utilizes visual aids (e.g., slides, sketches, models) effectively to
enhance understanding. enhance understanding.
Demonstrates confident and persuasive delivery, maintaining eye Demonstrates confident and persuasive delivery, maintaining eye
contact and vocal clarity. contact and vocal clarity.
TIMELINESS: Submits all required materials and documentation on time, adhering to TIMELINESS: Submits all required materials and documentation on time, adhering to
deadlines set by the evaluation committee. deadlines set by the evaluation committee.
Shows respect for scheduling constraints and demonstrates Shows respect for scheduling constraints and demonstrates
punctuality in presentation delivery. punctuality in presentation delivery.
CONTEXTUAL Considers the social, cultural, historical, and environmental context of CONTEXTUAL Considers the social, cultural, historical, and environmental context of
UNDERSTANDING: the project site. UNDERSTANDING: the project site.
Addresses sustainability, accessibility, and community impact in Addresses sustainability, accessibility, and community impact in
design decisions. design decisions.
Reflects on how the project responds to contemporary architectural Reflects on how the project responds to contemporary architectural
discourse and trends. discourse and trends.
CRITICAL Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the design solution CRITICAL Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the design solution
ANALYSIS: critically. ANALYSIS: critically.
Responds thoughtfully to feedback and questions, demonstrating Responds thoughtfully to feedback and questions, demonstrating
reflective practice. reflective practice.
Identifies areas for further development or refinement in future Identifies areas for further development or refinement in future
iterations. iterations.
PROFESSIONALISM Demonstrates professionalism in demeanor, attire, and interaction with PROFESSIONALISM Demonstrates professionalism in demeanor, attire, and interaction with
AND ETHICAL peers and evaluators. AND ETHICAL peers and evaluators.
CONSIDERATIONS: Adheres to ethical standards in design, respecting intellectual property CONSIDERATIONS: Adheres to ethical standards in design, respecting intellectual property
rights and cultural sensitivity. rights and cultural sensitivity.
Acknowledges contributions from collaborators and sources Acknowledges contributions from collaborators and sources
appropriately. appropriately.
OVERALL Summarizes the strengths and merits of the architectural proposal. OVERALL Summarizes the strengths and merits of the architectural proposal.
IMPRESSION: Provides constructive feedback for improvement, focusing on IMPRESSION: Provides constructive feedback for improvement, focusing on
actionable recommendations. actionable recommendations.
Concludes with a fair and balanced assessment of the presentation's Concludes with a fair and balanced assessment of the presentation's
effectiveness and impact. effectiveness and impact.
REMARKS: TOTAL: REMARKS: TOTAL:

INSTRUCTOR: AR. KAREN MAE G. MARAVILLA, UAP,RMP INSTRUCTOR: AR. KAREN MAE G. MARAVILLA, UAP,RMP