College of Engineering and Architecture

COURSE SYLLABUS

AR 0410 : Architectural. Design 7: Comm. Arch & Urban Design

VISION
An internationally recognized private non-sectarian university committed to academic excellence, transformational
and innovative education.

MISSION
To attain its vision, the University lives-up to the following:

1. Build and embrace a sustainable research culture among students, faculty, and non-teaching staff in support
of its academic programs and community extension thrusts. RESEARCH

2. Develop the talents and potentials of the students towards the practice of professions to be responsive to
the changing local and global industry requirements. INSTRUCTION

3. Capacitate a community guided by the university extension program and be a catalyst for social
transformation. EXTENSION

4. Develop a community of God-centered, nationalistic, and globally competitive professionals with proactive
values and attitudes. VALUES

MISSION
Institutional Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
Few years after graduation, the graduate should:
1. LEADERSKIP SKILL. Work collaboratively and proactively in
multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and take leadership roles √ √ √ √
with a deep sense of integrity, duty and responsibility.
2. ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL. Exhibit entrepreneurial competence by
creating business ideas and manage the functional areas (operation,
√ √ √ √
marketing, finance, human resource) and other business strategies
for economic and social development.
3. ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILL. Exercise critical and
creative thinking in providing strategic solutions and informed √ √ √ √
decisions to creatively tackle discipline-related problems.
4. DIGITAL PROFICIENCY SKILL. Demonstrate literacy, fluency, and
mastery of the digital landscape and of various innovative applications √ √ √ √
of technology for effective professional practice.
5. DATA ANALYTICS SKILL. Apply data-based reasoning in professional
practice by accurately and proficiently translating data into abstract
√ √ √ √
concepts using computing technology tools to optimize industry
operations.
6. COMMUNICATION SKILL. Communicate clearly and effectively using
written, oral, and non-verbal communication through mastery of the √ √ √ √
five-macro skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking viewing).
7. PROACTIVE ATTITUDE SKILL. Adapt positive, reflective, and
respectful professional behavior by recognizing different value
√ √ √ √
systems, undertaking controllable actions, and formulating innovative
solutions to future challenges.
 Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. To keep abreast with the developments in the field of
architecture practice.
2. The ability to effectively communicate orally and in
writing using both English and Filipino.
3. The ability to work effectively and independently in
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. A recognition of professional, social, and ethical
responsibility.
Creation of architectural solutions by applying
5. knowledge in history, theory, planning, building
√ √ √ √
technology and utilities, structural concepts, and
professional practice.
Use of concepts and principles from specialized fields
6.
and allied disciplines into various architectural √
problems.
Preparation of contract documents, technical reports,
7. and other legal documents used in architectural
√
practice adhering to applicable laws, standards, and
regulations.
Interpretation and application of relevant laws,
8.
codes, charters, and standards of architecture and
the built environment.
9. Application of research methods to address
architectural problems.
Use of various information and communication
10. technology media for architectural solutions,
presentation, and techniques in design and
construction.
11. Acquisition of entrepreneurial and business acumen
relevant to Architecture practice.
12. Involvement in the management of the construction
works and Building administration.

1. Course Code
a. Course Title
2. Pre-requisite
3. Co-requisite
4. Credit
COURSE SYLLABUS
: AR 0410
: Architectural Design 7: Comm. Arch & Urban Design
Lecture and Laboratory
: Architectural Design 6: Site Dev. Planning & Landscaping
: None
: Lecture – 1 unit
: Laboratory or Studio – 4 units

5. Course Description: The study of design exercises giving emphasis on the socio-cultural activities of man,
architectural conservation, proxemics, and materials for architecture and designing with nature.

6. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

 Course Outcomes (CO) Program Outcomes*
The student should be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learn more complex architectural forms E E E E E
1 emphasizing design applications of basic
urban design principles.
Interpret and understand architectural E E E E E
2
relationships with the environment.
Assess the design for communities with E E E E E
3 an understanding of site development
and planning.

* Level: I – Introductory
E – Enabling
D – Demonstrating
7. Course Coverage :

Teaching -
Topic Intended Assessment
Week Hours Lessons/Topics Learning CO
Learning Outcome Task
Activity
 Explain and apply
the co-design
process and its
implications to higher
1-5 Plate 01: A
design requirements
Proposed
12 Socialized &  Discuss the different
hours Economic building laws and
Housing regulations into their
 Quiz
CO1
design outputs
Lecture or  Plate
discussion using  Drawing
 Describe and Multimedia Sketches
formulate
architectural
relationships with the
environment and
ecology

 Enumerate
principles, practices,
and culture of design

6 3 hours SUBMISSION OF PLATE NO.01

Long Quiz 1
 Explain the principles
of nature that affect
the architectural
design process

 Describe the
different building
7-10 12
laws and regulations
hours Plate 02: A into their design  Quiz
CO2
Proposed outputs Lecture or  Plate
Memorial Park discussion using  Drawing
Multimedia Sketches
 Explain the proper
circulation of roads
and drainage on their
design solutions

 Demonstrate
principles, practices,
and culture of design

SUBMISSION OF PLATE NO. 02

10 3 hours Long Quiz 2
  Explain and apply
the co-design
process and its
implications to higher
design requirements
12 Plate 03: A
10-15  Discuss the different
hours Proposed building laws and
Sports regulations into their
Recreational
CO3
design outputs;
Complex

 Describe and
formulate  Quiz
architectural Lecture or  Plate
relationships with the discussion using  Drawing
sports programs and Multimedia Sketches
conditions

 Apply principles,
practices, and
culture of design

SUBMISSION OF PLATE NO. 03

15 3 hours Long Quiz 3
16-17  Explain the principles
of passive and active
cooling on the design
process

 Describe the
different rules and
6 hours regulations into their Lecture or Quiz or exam,  CO 1
Rule 07 and Rule design outputs discussion using  CO 2
homework
08 based on the local Multimedia  CO 3
Calculations codes

 Explain the proper

calculations of the
building lots and
constructions with
principles

Explain the
relationship between
the users and the
building envelope
Long Quiz 4
18 3 hours CO1(8%)
Total 54 hours SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
CO2(9%)
FINAL EXAMINATION (Written, Departmental, 25%)
CO3 8%)

Grading System: Reportorial Grade: Averaging Prelim + Midterm + Semi Final + Final = Final Grade
4

Components of Periodic Assessment

The components of Periodic Assessment shall be as follows:
a. General and Professional
Major Written Exams
(prelims, midterms, semi-finals, finals) - 40%
Written Output
(research report/projects/portfolio) - 30%
Progressive Assessment
 (quiz, reporting, role play, homework, others) - 30%
Total 100%
b. Pure Laboratory Subjects
Major Written Exams
(prelims, midterms, semi-finals, finals) - 20%
Practical Assessment - 60%
Progressive Assessment
(quiz, reporting, role play, homework, others) - 20%
Total 100%
c. Subjects with Laboratory
Major Written Exams
(prelims, midterms, semi-finals, finals) - 35%
Practical Assessment - 35%
Progressive Assessment
(quiz, reporting, role play, homework, others) - 30%
Total 100%

Class a. Attendance
room
Polici Regular attendance of classes is required. A student who incurs more than 20% of unexcused
es absences in a semester will be dropped from the rolls. If an absence is foreseeable, the
student is required to advise the instructor on such so that arrangements can be made for any
make up work. Although, attendance per se is not given a grade equivalent, it will have a
bearing on participation in class activities and/or group presentations that will be graded. A
student who miss a class is responsible for the lessons taken up and are not excused on any
work assigned for a particular class session.

b. Submission of Assessment Tasks (Student Outputs)

Should be on time; late submittal of coursework’s will not be accepted, or where there is a
valid justification, its acceptance is upon the faculty discretion subject to reasonable grade
penalties.

c. Major Examination (Long Quiz or Major Exams)

Will be administered as scheduled. No special exam will be given unless with a valid reason
subject to the approval of the Dean of the College.

d. Course Portfolio

Is required and will be collected at the end of the semester. Lost documents will not be given
due credit.

e. Language of Instruction

Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English except in Filipino Subjects.

f. Academic Integrity

Cheating during examination, copying another student’s assignment & report, submission of
reports copied from other sources/ materials (plagiarism) are strictly prohibited. Anyone caught
guilty of any or all of these violations will be sanctioned according to what is provided for in the
Student’s Handbook.

g. Wearing of prescribed uniform and ID/ Dress and Grooming Codes

Wearing of the official prescribed uniform and ID inside the University must be strictly observed
from Monday to Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays are considered wash day, thus, proper dress
code and grooming is a requirement.

h. Grave misconduct

Any form of disrespect to your teacher or to others will not be tolerated and is meted
corresponding sanction.

i. Consultation Schedule

A consultation schedule with the Instructor is posted at the Faculty Office. It is recommended
 that the student avail of these services. By setting an appointment to confirm the instructor’s
availability.

Presc  BP 220 (Socialized Housing Project) and its amended IRR, 2004, National Book Store
ribed Publishing
Textb
ook  PD 1096 (National Building Code of the Philippines and its amended IRR, 2004, National Book
Store Publishing
 RA 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2005) and its implementing Rules and Regulations
Sugg
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and Principles of Urban Retail Gibbs, Robert J. 2012 Taunton Press
Refer Planning and Development
ences Smart Urban and Rural Planning Bedi, Harmit Singh 2016 IWA Publishing
Techniques
Sustainable Housing Projects: Rovers, Ronald; 2008 IWA Publishing
Implementing a Conceptual Klinckenberg
Approach
People of Memorial Park: Stories Stacy Holden 2016 Advantage Media
From Houston's Favorite Trail Group

Journals
Journal Name ISSN Publisher Name
159 Urban Design 1750-712X Ashraf M. Salama
St. Louis Parks and Green Spaces 0031-2215
Jacoby-Garrett, Paula M
Journal of Housing Economics 1051-1377 P.E. Carrillo and H.O. Polakowski

Housing, Care, and Support 1460-8790 Dr. Martin Whiteford

Urban renewal; Housing;
Externalities; Philippines; Other 1752-9638 Almaden, Catherine Roween C and
Community Housing Services Navarro, Kresna D

Web, Database, and Multimedia

Nadiia Oleksiichenko (2018). SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF PARK LANDSCAPE COLOUR. http://www.

researchgate.net/publication/327256911_Theoretical_and_methodological_principles_of_memorial_parks_three-
dimensional_composition_and_ideological_lines_expressing_means_complex

Almaden, Catherine Roween C.(2016). The social cost of upgrading informal settlements in Butuan City.
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AR 0410 1nd Semester June 30, 2021

Architectural Design 7 A.Y. 2021-2022 Arch. Mark A. Bodiongan, AR. ADELINE C. LAURON
Lecture & Laboratory Faculty Chair, CEA