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ElysiumaazSAA Z: A Proposed Medical Health Care & Research Facility An Institutional Eacility that Emphasize on Hospital & Research Facility

A Thesis Proposal Presented to the College of Architecture Adamson University

In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of the Degree Bachelor of Science in Architecture

By

Hadrian Paul Nituma Lacaba MARCH 2016

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This section is to give credit to academic staff in your department and in other departments, institutions, organizations or companies, funding bodies, and individuals (Past students, Family *, Friends *) who have been of help during the project, for instance by supporting it financially or by giving feedback on the text during its composition and revising stages.
Acknowledgements contain the following elements: * Full name of all individuals who are being thanked. * A brief statement as to what kind of help the writer has received from each individual, group of people, scholarship, etc. colleague * If you wish to acknowledge the help of family members or friends make sure you restrict the wording of your thanks to a relatively formal register.

ABSTRACT
This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately 12-15 lines), singly spaced and must include at least four (4) keywords. Provide a brief overview of the proposal that gives a reader a basic understanding of your proposal and encourages her or him to read more.

Keywords: architecture, urban design, built environment, sense of place

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE | I | Approval SHEET | II | ENGLISH EDITING CERTIFICATION | IV |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV
ABSTRACT V
TABLE OF CONTENTS VI
LIST OF TABLES VIII
LIST OF FIGURES X
LIST OF GRAPHS XI
THE INTRODUCTION 1 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1 1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2 1.3. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 2 1.4. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 3 1.5. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 3 1.6. PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS 4 1.7. DEFINITION OF TERMS 5
THE LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.1. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 6 2.2. CASE STUDIES 6 2.3. RESEARCH PARADIGM 7 2.4. SYNTHESIS 7
THE RESEARCH METHOD 8 3.1. RESEARCH DESIGN 8 3.2. DATA GATHERING 8 3.3. DATA PROCESSING 9
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 10 4.1. PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS 10 4.1.1. Overview 10 4.1.2. Project Issues 10 4.1.3. Legal Framework 10 4.2. SITE ANALYSIS 11 4.2.1. Site Selection and Justification 11 4.2.2. Regional Profile 11 4.2.3. Site Profile 11 4.3. SPATIAL ANALYSIS 14 4.3.1. User Analysis 14 4.3.2. Definition of Space 14 4.3.3. Building Technology and Utilities 14 4.3.4. Survey Data Analysis 15 4.3.5. Economics of Construction 15 4.3.6. Environmental Condition and Environmental Impact 15 4.4. CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS 15 4.4.1. Architectural Theories and Principles Applied in the Design 15 4.4.2. Design Philosophy 15 4.4.3. Design Concept 15 4.4.4. Correlation of Project Objectives, Design Objectives and Design Considerations 15 4.4.5. Preliminary Study 15
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 16 5.1. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 16 5.2. CONCLUSION 16 5.3. RECOMMENDATION 16
REFERENCES 17
APPENDICES 20 Appendix 1: PHOTO DOCUMENTATION 20 Appendix 2: SURVEY 21 Appendix 3: TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH 22 Appendix 4: BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS 23
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 24

LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1: Influences Criteria for the Selected Case Study Areas 42
Table 2: Blight Factor and Criteria 52
Table 3: Respondents by Age 55
Table 4: Respondents by Gender 56
Table 5: Respondents by Education 58
Table 6: Respondents by Residency 60
Table 7: Perception Symbols used in the Perception Survey 62
Table 8: Frequency and percentage of responses for the perception survey 63
Table 9: Perception Symbol Used in the Visual Survey 70
Table 10: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol LIVELY in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 77
Table 11: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol SAFE in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 79
Table 12: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol PLEASANT in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 81
Table 13: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol CLEAN in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 82
Table 14: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol OLD AND HISTORIC in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 84
Table 15: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol MODERNIZED in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 85
Table 16: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol DEPRESSING in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 87
Table 17: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol UNATTRACTIVE in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 88
Table 18: Frequency and Percentage of Responses based on the Perception Symbol CHAOTIC/ CONFUSING in contrast to the Residency Category of Respondents 88
Table 19: Frequency and percentage of responses based on the positive perception symbols 89
Table 20: Frequency and percentage of responses based on the negative perception symbols 90
Table 21: Comparative Analysis 90
Table 22: Barangay action plan to blight factor. 95

LIST OF FIGURES You can generate the list of figures, RIGHT CLICK AND UPDATE FIELD. Don’t forget to insert a caption for each of the figures and cross-reference within the document.

Figure 1: Conceptual Framework showing the amalgamation of the theories. 8
Figure 2: España Boulevard case study from the streets of Blementritt to P.Noval 10
Figure 3: Avenida Rizal case study from the streets of Claro M. Recto to Carriedo 10
Figure 4: Escolta case study from the streets of Plaza Santa Cruz to Q. Paredes 11
Figure 5: Six strategic locations used in the survey data set for España Boulevard. 72
Figure 6: Six strategic locations used in the survey data set for Rizal Avenue. 73
Figure 7: Six strategic locations used in the survey data set for Escolta Street. 74
Figure 8: Online Survey Format 75

LIST OF GRAPHS
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Graph 1: Distribution of Respondents by Age 55
Graph 2: Total Percentage of Respondents by Age 56
Graph 3: Distribution of Respondents by Gender 57
Graph 4: Total Percentage of Respondents by Gender 57
Graph 5: Distribution of Respondents by Education 59
Graph 6: Total Percentage of Respondents by Education 59
Graph 7: Distribution of Respondents by Residency 61
Graph 8: Total Percentage of Respondents by Residency 61
Graph 9: Distribution of Perception Survey Responses 64
Graph 10: Manila is perceived by the observer as old and historic (in percentage) 65
Graph 11: Manila is perceived by the observer as modernizing (in percentage) 66
Graph 12: Manila is perceived by the observer as clean (in percentage) 67
Graph 13: Manila is perceived by the observer as safe (in percentage) 68
Graph 14: Manila is perceived by the observer as unattractive (in percentage) 69
Graph 15: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as LIVELY 78
Graph 16: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as SAFE 80
Graph 17: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as PLEASANT 81
Graph 18: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as CLEAN 83
Graph 19: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as OLD AND HISTORIC 85
Graph 20: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as MODERNIZED 86
Graph 21: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as DEPRESSING 87
Graph 22: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as UNATTRACTIVE 88
Graph 23: Three Streets in Manila Perceived as CHAOTIC/ CONFUSING 89
Graph 24: Distribution of Visual Survey Responses 90

Chapter 1
THE INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the introduction is to supply the reader with the history pertinent to the problem being studied; to inform the reader the nature of the problem being studied; to inform the reader the extent literature dealing with the problem; and to inform the reader of the architectural significance of the problem. The introduction should communicate the author’s comprehensive grasp of the field(s) pertinent to the problem being investigated.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
This is a general introduction to the topical area. It is a general, broad statement that provides an overview of the area involving your study. Guiding questions for this area are: 1. Why is this an important area? 2. What has been the historical development of the topic? 3. Are there different points of view about the topic? 4. Have there been significant investigations, studies, or reports concerning the topical area? 5. What is the current status of the area of your interest? 6. What are the major outstanding concerns in the general area?

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Since the introduction has given a broad, general background to the study, this should be very specific in nature. The statement of the problem might begin with the words, "The problem of the study is...." or "This study will address the problem of..." Guiding questions for this area are: 1. Does the problem pose significance to architecture? 2. Will the problem present data that explains previously unexplained facts? 3. Will the problem serve as a point of departure for the study that leads to the design solution?
You can start by introducing the Core Problem as a general overview. Provide a MINIMUM OF THREE SPECIFIC statement of the problem.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This section provides you with an opportunity to tell the reader the overall purpose of your study. The focus of the study should be stated here in the form of Goal(s) or Aim(s) and the objectives of how to achieve the goal(s) must be stated. For a thesis, include research questions to be answered and/or hypotheses. Guiding questions are:
Is the question directly related to the review of the literature? 1. Does the question help clarify the problem statement? 2. Does the question project a bias? 3. Is it possible to misinterpret the question? 4. Is the objective specific and clearly stated? 5. Is the objective directly related to the review of the literature? 6. Is each hypothesis clearly stated? 7. Are the hypotheses testable?
Provide a MINIMUM OF THREE objectives.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This section provides answers as to what the study will contribute. It should specifically state the value of the study. Why is this study important?
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK A conceptual framework occurs when a researcher “links” concepts from literature to “establish” evidence (which represent self-perceived solutions/approaches) to support the need for the research question (which is/are yet to be validated thru applicable tests). In the Architecture Thesis program, these research questions are the STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM/S. The conceptual framework can be in any format like I-P-O (input-process-output, different from RESEARCH PARADIGM), simplified organigram or any representational diagrams.
Input
Process
Output

As can be seen in the figure above, the fundamental components of systems theory are the: (a) identification of the system, (b) inputs (concepts), process (often called throughput), output definitions, and a feedback loop.
If somebody else has already and linked these concepts with valid previous research and studies, they made a theoretical framework which can be used as a "ready made map" for other future scientists/researchers to guide their own research questions. A theoretical framework also shows how the current researcher links the different concepts, theories, principles, findings from previous existing valid studies (based from a thorough REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE) in order to support his/her research questions. A theoretical framework can also give the reader a summary of the researcher’s comprehensive review of related literature.
PROJECT SCOPE, LIMITATIONS & DELIMITATIONS
Project Scope – explains the project component included in the project. The spaces are described and determined by their hierarchal importance: principal activity, progression spaces and auxiliary areas.
Limitations – these are constraints to the study that are beyond your control but that may influence the data. Limitations may emerge at any time during your study.
Delimitations – deliberately self-imposed constraints on the research. You define the boundaries in the problem area within which the study will be done, and the population or situation to which the findings may apply.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The First Part should include the TECHNICAL DEFINITION OF THE PROPOSED TITLE. The Second Part should include IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS USED IN THE STUDY are adequately analyzed and defined. Assign a precise meaning to commonplace words of importance. You could also INCLUDE THE ABBREVIATIONS used within the research work.

Chapter 2
THE LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter includes all types of materials reviewed, conceptual literature which came from books. Related studies both local and foreign consisting mainly of peer reviewed journals. Your aim is to show how the present study relates to the existing knowledge and previous studies in terms of both similarities and differences. The formal sub-sections for this chapter are;
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Must be comprehensive in the light of the chosen variables with a view to surfacing the research blankspots (unexplored area) and blindspots (conflicting areas in the literature). You can present this section in a thematic manner or sequential manner.
CASE STUDIES
Research familiarization and graphic documentation of selected design or work already executed related to the proposed project. A descriptive narrative about the sample study should consist of the following: description of the scenario, background of the place, previous and existing conditions, implications, impact, outstanding qualities and conclusion. In architecture, the most important things to analyze in any Case Study consist of the following: * Environment and micro-climate * User behavior and requirements * Utility and space enhancement * Form and Function * Horizontal and vertical circulation * Site Planning and Landscape detailing * Structural details such as Column and Beam Design, Steel and Composite structures * Building Services such as Fire Alarm system, HVAC, Water supply systems * Design detailing considering the Barrier-free environment * Socio-economic profile of user group * Parking details and standards
RESEARCH PARADIGM
(simulacrum or hypothesized model…if applicable)
SYNTHESIS
A synthesis that describes the relevance of the reviewed scholarly works/literature and case study scenarios is presented clearly and is sensibly related to the problem area.

CHAPTER 3
THE RESEARCH METHOD
This chapter must include details of your experimental methodology. The methods and procedure can be entitled descriptively according to the specific research and publication project. This section must outline in detail the methods and procedure by which the design decisions were accomplished. An adequate methods and procedures section should indicate what criteria were employed in data collection, how the data were analyzed and reduced, e.t.c.
The purpose of the methods and procedures section is to place the entire research and publication process in public domain so that others can attempt to replicate the process if they so choose, or so that others can systematically vary from his procedure to test the effects of alternative approaches to the same problem.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Used Methodology: The Sample, Measure and Design Procedures
Let the reader know the type of design you are using and why that research design was chosen.
Population/Sample/(Participants, if qualitative) - carefully identify the sample and describe in detail the manner in which it was chosen. Naturally, if you are including all possible subjects, you are dealing with a population. In this case, you describe the characteristics of the population.
Describe each and every step taken to do your study. It is a type of "road map" that others must follow if they choose to replicate your study. Include the steps you took to contact the population/sample in your study, how you obtained their cooperation, how the instruments(s) were administered, how the data was handled as it was returned, how follow-ups were handled, etc. Copies of all letters, instruction sheets, etc. should be placed in the appendices.
DATA GATHERING
Tools/Instruments of Research, Sources
Instrument (Data Collection, if qualitative) - identify each instrument you will use to measure the variables in your study. There should be a separate subsection for each instrument. Information should be provided regarding the development of the instrument, the history of its use, data regarding its validity and reliability, data regarding how the instrument is administered and scored and anything else that will give insight into its appropriateness. Additionally, provide a rationale for the selection of your instruments. Generally, a copy of the instrument should be included in the appendix (for the proposal and the final thesis). If you are conducting qualitative inquiry, explain your data collection procedures.
Example (taken from Marishirl Tropicales, 2010):
A semi-structured interview guide consisting of in-depth descriptive questions (see Appendix VI) will be formulated concerning the wise leadership behaviors of the principals. Teachers will also be interviewed on the extent to which their principal employs wisdom in their leadership. A permit (see Appendix II) to conduct the interview will be properly secured in order to maximize the time allotted for the interview…
3.1.5.1 Interview Protocol (example)
The researcher will inform the interviewees of the nature and relevance of the research which they will be part of. They will also be requested to sign the consent form (see Appendix II). A semi-structured interview will be used to guide the interview process. According to Cooper and Schindler (2003)…
DATA PROCESSING
Synthesis, Data Analysis or Mode of Analysis
Discuss how the data will be analyzed and include any statistical treatments.
Example (taken from Belinda Castro, 2010):
Using SPSS version 17, Cronbach Alpha revealed the instrument’s reliability and internal consistency to be 93.5%, indicating that items measuring the constructs were reliable and internally consistent. Delineation of existing market segments within the shadow education marketplace called for two market segmentation methods, namely: the a priori market segmentation using binary logistic regression (Monahan, McHonrney, Stump & Perkins, 2007; Goldstein & Perin, 2008) and the posteriori segmentation using factor analysis…

Chapter 4
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Tell the reader how you have organized the findings. Typically, you would organize them around your study's research questions or hypotheses. There should be an analysis of each section and tables/charts included.
PROJECT PROFILE AND ANALYSIS
Overview
Project Issues 4.1.2. 1: Trends
(e.g. design trends, environmental trends, etc.) 4.1.2. 2: Current Issues
(e.g. environmental issues, technological issues, etc.)
Legal Framework
(e.g. environmental laws, financing regulations, legal documents, taxation, etc.) 4.1.3. 1: Legal Considerations 4.1.3. 2: National Codes/Laws 4.1.3. 3: Specific Code Requirement for the Project 4.1.3. 4: Local Code and Ordinances 4.1.3. 5: Zoning Requirements 4.1.3. 6: Height Limitation
SITE ANALYSIS
Site Selection and Justification 4.2.1.1: Criteria for Site Selection 4.2.1.2: Site Selection Justification
Regional Profile 4.2.2.1: Location and Area 4.2.2.2: Historical Background
Site Profile 4.2.3.1: Physical Profile 4.2.3.1.1. Geology and Soil * Geotechnical Problems * Earthquake Hazard/Seismic Shaking * Faulting * Soil Liquefaction * Slope Stability * Groundwater Problems/Flood * Environmental Hazard 4.2.3.1.2. Water 4.2.3.1.3. Topography 4.2.3.1.4. Climate * Solar Orientation * Temperature * Prevailing Wind * Precipitation & Hydrology 4.2.3.1.5. Ecology * Vegetation & natural features 4.2.3.1.6. Man Made Structures/Geographical Distance of Related Areas 4.2.3.1.7. Availability of Utilities 4.2.3.1.8. Land Use and Zoning 4.2.3.1.9. Site Analysis * Vicinity Map * Location Plan * Site Photo and Analysis 4.2.3.1.10. Prominent Vision lines / Visual linkages 4.2.3.1.11. Sensuous Qualities * Air Quality * Land Quality * Water Quality * Landmarks 4.2.3.1.12. Traffic Factors * Restriction due to traffic congestion * Mass transit accessibility 4.2.3.2: Cultural Profile 4.2.3.2.1. Residents and User Population * Demography * Social Structure * Economic Structure * Political Structure 4.2.3.2.2. On Adjacent Site Behavior Setting 4.2.3.2.3. Site Values, Rights and Restraints 4.2.3.3: Data Correlation 4.2.3.3.1. Classification of Site: * By areas * By quality * By problems

4.2.3.3.2. Analysis of Current and Future Change and The Dynamic Aspect of the Site 4.2.3.3.3. Identification of Significant Problems and Possibilities 4.2.3.4: Technical Description 4.2.3.5: Synthesis * SWOT Analysis
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
(Functional Components, Spatial Relationship and Space Requirements)
User Analysis 4.3.1.1. Organizational Profile of Users 4.3.1.2. Functional Charts 4.3.1.3. User Behavior Analysis
Definition of Space 4.3.2.1. Summary of Spaces 4.3.2.2. Activity Flow 4.3.2.3. Space Program 4.3.2.4. Accessibility Matrices
Building Technology and Utilities 4.3.3.1. Type of Construction 4.3.3.2. Method of Construction * Architectural Solution * Structural Solution 4.3.3.3. Utilities * Electrical Requirements * Sanitary Requirements * Mechanical Requirements * Acoustics and Lighting Requirements
Survey Data Analysis
Economics of Construction 4.3.5.1. Building Construction Cost 4.3.5.2. Land Development Cost 4.3.5.3. Cost of Property/Lot 4.3.5.4. Amortization Schemes/ Financial Schemes/Activity Schemes
Environmental Condition and Environmental Impact
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
Architectural Theories and Principles Applied in the Design
Design Philosophy
Design Concept
Correlation of Project Objectives, Design Objectives and Design Considerations
Preliminary Study
(Prototype Sketches/Creative Influences)

Chapter 5
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
This is an overview of the study and not a summary of your findings. Restate the problem, research questions, hypotheses and a short summary of the procedures you followed in conducting your study.
CONCLUSION
Conclusions - these are the conclusions you draw from your findings. Number the conclusions. The conclusions must relate directly to the findings.
RECOMMENDATION
These should be based on the conclusions. A DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE and PRESENTATION OF FINAL DRAWING/ DESIGN SOLUTION (design output) are presented. Number the Recommendations. Guiding questions are: 1. Are the summary, conclusions and recommendations concisely and precisely stated? 2. Are the conclusions and recommendations justified by the data gathered? 3. Does the study suggest related problems that need to be investigated? 4. Are your recommendations data-based and stem directly from the data and the conclusions?

REFERENCES
Arrange all literature actually cited in chapters 1 to 3, arrange them ALPHABETICALLY (NOT NUMBERED)and strictly use APA style entries. Sample entries for books, journals, book edition and internet source are shown below in that order;
"Aesthetics". (2010, April). In Oxford English Dictionary online. Retrieved February 2013, from http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/american _english/aesthetics
Andersen, H. S. (2002, August). Excluded Places: the Interaction Between Segregation, Urban Decay and Deprived Neighbourhoods. Housing, Theory & Society, 19(3/4), 153-169. doi:10.1080/140360902321122860
Appleyard, D. (1970). Notes on Urban Perception and Knowledge. In Edra two: proceedings of the second annual Environmental Design Research Association conference (pp. 97-101). Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Bab, H. J., & Kamlet, M. (1968, July). Property Taxes Cause Urban Decay. Appraisal Journal, 36(3), 419-428.
Breger, G. E. (1967, November). The Concept and Causes of Urban Blight. Land Economics, 43(4), 369-376.
Cowan, R. (2005). The Dictionary of Urbanism. Streetwise Press Limited.
Cuthbert, ,. A. (2011). Understanding Cities: Method in Urban Design. London; New York: Routledge. de Jesus, R. A. (1991). The history of Urban Planning in Metropolitan Manila: 1946-1986 (Master's Thesis, University of Santo Thomas). Manila, Philippines.
Duldulao, M. D. (1988). Images of Manila. Philippines: Oro Books.
Ellis, C. (2010). History Of Cities And City Planning. Retrieved December 2012, from http://www.art.net/~hopkins/Don/simcity/manual/history.html
Gordon, C. (2004, January). Blighting the Way: Urban Renewal, Economic Development, and the Elusive Definition of Blight. Fordham Urban Law Journal, 31(2), 305-337.
Hasanin, A. A. (2007). Urban Legibility and Shaping the Image of Doha: Visual Analysis of the Environmental Graphics of the 15th Asian Games. ArchNet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, 1(3), 37-54.
Ho, D. C., Yau, Y., Law, C. K., Poon, S. W., Yip, H. K., & Liusman, E. (2012). Social sustainability in urban renewal: An assessment of community aspirations. Urbani izziv, 23(1), 125-139. doi:10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2012-23-01-005
Murakami, A., Zain, A. M., Takeuchi, K., Tsunekawa, A., Yokota, S., & lee, j. (2005, February). Trends in urbanization and patterns of land use in the Asian mega cities Jakarta, Bangkok, and Metro Manila. Landscape and Urban Planning, Volume 70(Issue 3 - 4), 251–259. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2003.10.021
Saving Manila. (2013, February 03). BusinessMirror. Retrieved February 2013, from http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/opinion/8693-saving-manila
Shokouhi, M. (2003). Legible cities: the role of visual clues and pathway configuration in legibility of cities. 4th International Space Syntax Symposium (pp. 71.01 - 71.14). London, United Kingdom: Space Syntax Limited. Retrieved January 2014, from http://www.spacesyntax.net/symposia/4th-international-space-syntax-symposium/
Soliven, M. J., Villaquer, K. F., & Zozobrado, D. J. (2004). Changes in the Philippine Structure: Input-Output Analysis. 9th National Convention on Statistics (NCS). Mandaluyong City.
Steinberg, F., & Asian_Development_Bank. (2008). Revitalization of historic inner-city areas in Asia : the potential for urban renewal in Ha Noi, Jakarta, and Manila. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank.

APPENDICES
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

SURVEY

TIMETABLE FOR RESEARCH
The research project should contain a carefully thought out plan to complete the research in a specified amount of time. Include a bar chart (where applicable). A. First Semster | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | ACTIVITIES | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | >Choosing a topic | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Title Defense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 1: Introduction to thesis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Submission/Consultation >Proposed thesis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Chapter 1: >Project Objectives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Introduction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Background and Nature of the Study | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Statement of the Problem | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Significance of the Project | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Review of Related Literature | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Submission of final draft of Part 1 Chapter 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 2: Chapter 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Submission/Consultation >Project Scope of Work | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Site Criteria and Description | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Proposed thesis outline | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Proposed time frame and schedule | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Tentative Bibliography | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Tentative Appendices | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Site Investigation >Preliminary Interview | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Gathering of Preliminary Data (Maps and Demographies) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Investigation of rehabilitation programs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | f. Further researches/submission/consultation of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Review of Related Literature | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Site Criteria and Description | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >S.W.O.T. Analysis of the Site | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | g. Revision of chapter 1 &2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | i. Submission of Volume 1, Part 1: Chapter 1&2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Chapter 3: Methodology | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 1: Chapter 4 Project Profile and Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Site Investigation > Maps and other related materials | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Interview with the locals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > History of the Place | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Case Studies and Investigation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Legal Issues (rules, regulations, building programs and government codes) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Submission/Consultation of chapter3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Further reserches and interviews | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | e. Finalized SWOT Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 2: Chapter 4 Site Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Site Investigation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Further Researches | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Submission/Consultation of : | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Location and Area | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | >Geographical and environmental | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Utilities and Infrastrusture | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Microclimate Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Environment Condition | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. SWOT Analysis of the Site | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | e. Revised Chapter 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | f. Review of Related Literature | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | g. Submission of final draft of part 1: chapter4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 3 : Chapter 4 Spatial Programming | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Preliminary Site Development | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Functional Analysis of the Project | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. User Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Spatial Requiremnts Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | e. Space Programming | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Organizational Analysis and set-up | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Role of the Staff | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Room Data Sheet | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > User Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Bubble Diagram | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | f. Further researches | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | g. Submission of final draft of part 1: chapter 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | h. Revision of Chapter 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 4: Chapter 4 Conceptual Analysis | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Consultation of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Design Goals and Objectives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Design Philosophy and Concepts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Design Strategies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Utility and Structural Concepts and Systems | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > Design Solution | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Revision of Part 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Preliminary Floor Plan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | d. Preliminary Elevation and Section | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | e. Massing and Perspectives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Part 1: Chapter 5 Summary, Conclusion and Consultation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Consultation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Design Strategies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Final Submission | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Thesis Book Deliberation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

B. Second Semester | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | ACTIVITIES | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | I. Structural Details | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A. Structural Framework | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Floor Slab Plans and Details | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Fixture Layout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Lighting Fixtures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Plumbing Fixtures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Electrical Layout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. Plumbing Layout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5. Detail and Specifications | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B. Detail Section | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Longitudinal Section | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Cross Section | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Detail and Specifications | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Column Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Wall Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | c. Beam Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | C. Ceiling and Roof Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Ceiling Plan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Lighting Layout | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Ceiling Design | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Roof Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | a. Truss Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | b. Roof Deck Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | D. Engineering Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Electrical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Mechanical | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Plumbing Sanitary | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | II. Design Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A. Detailed Perspective | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Exterior | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Interior | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B. Detailed Floor Plans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | C. Detailed Sections | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | D. Detailed Site Development | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | E. Vicinity Map | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | F. Landscape Detail | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | G. Specifications | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | H. Rendering | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | III. Consulation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | IV. Practice of Deliberation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Production of Brochures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Props and Scripts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Costume Effects | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. Final Rehearsal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | V. Final Deliberation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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