Planning (Site, Community, Urban)
"You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you see." - Tadao Ando
Introduction to Site Analysis
What is the Site Analysis all about?
How can we do it properly?
Research and inventory, the difference between data sets.
SWOT Analysis (Micro, Macro, Mega) and how to use them properly?
Synthesizing the data. Knowing how to come up with the potentials.
"People ignore design that ignores people." – Frank Chimero
Introduction to Site Planning
How can we plan on our site properly?
How can we make the development memorable?
Things to consider to enhance the user's architectural experience.
Correction: The Ping-pong balls are the Facilities not the pebbles.
Introduction to Architectural Thesis
"“An idea is salvation by imagination.” – Frank Lloyd Wright
Introduction to Thesis Title Proposal
What is an Architectural Thesis?
What is Thesis, Anti-Thesis, and Synthesis?
Ways on how to prepare a proper thesis title.
Where you can find inspiration of Thesis Project?
What is innovation?
Blue Ocean Strategy applied in architecture.
SIX (6) STEPS TO IDENTIFY AND DEFINE AN ARCHITECTURE THESIS PROBLEM:
Step 1: Define Your Interests and Identify the Problem
Step 2: Understand the Context
Step 3: Analyze the Problem
Step 4: Develop and Refine Your Proposal
Step 5: Validate and Finalize Your Proposal
Step 6: Plan and Document
Learn the thesis anatomy with our mentor, Ar. Jefferson Babayen-on.
Learn How to:
Design Conceptualization.
Research Development
Form Finding
Define your story
Enhance your communication skills
Find every question about your thesis
Elevate your confidence
Never treat your jury as an enemy
Draw a wonderful conclusion
Soft Skills
Why do we PROCRASTINATE?
How can we achieve PRODUCTIVITY?
Ready, Set, Goal Setting!!!
Tool for Action Prioritization.
Tool for Task Designation.
Bible Principles related to Time.
“Architecture is a very tough profession. Every architect you talk to, no matter man or woman, has it very difficult. I think it is very important to have the commitment to persevere, and you must have a strong belief in yourself..."
-(Starchitect) Zaha Hadid
A-RTS AND SCIENCE OF BUILDING
R-EDEFINING SPACES
C-RAFTING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
H-UMILITY IN EXCELLENCE
I-NSIGHT AND FORESIGHT
T-HREAT MITIGATION & OPPORTUNITY GENERATION
E-DUCATED DECISION-MAKING
C-HARACTER BUILDING
T-REATING NATURE WITH RESPECT
U-NDER COMMIT, OVER DELIVER.
R-ESOURCEFULNESS AND MINDFULNESS
E-NHANSING VISION & BROADENING PERSPECTIVE