By now the students should have a complete document with well described and comprehensive program and a conclusion which will help in developing a project brief. Project brief is developed with all necessary spaces, existing literature and precedents should be analyzed well and relate to the program development. Types of users, accessibility requirements for each zone of the building should be very well described. A suggestion of 3 sites should be considered with a total area of the building which matches well with the area of the selected site.A suggestion of all facilities needed as according to the project brief should be grouped well.main zone are well balanced considering the total area of the building.Under each main facility/zone all relevant spaces are listed in detail, with nr of users, nr of units, required areas and services. Circulation areas are added to the program according to the nature of the building with appropriate percentages.All service units are well considered.
ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT Course Name: Capstone Research / Course Code: ARCH 5201/ Section: 1 & 2 Semester: FALL Assignment: Pre-Final Due Date: 14th December ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: By now the students should have a complete document with well described and comprehensive program and a conclusion which will help in developing a project brief. Project brief is developed with all necessary spaces, existing literature and precedents should be analyzed well and relate to the program development. Types of users, accessibility requirements for each zone of the building should be very well described. A suggestion of 3 sites should be considered with a total area of the building which matches well with the area of the selected site. A suggestion of all facilities needed as according to the project brief should be grouped well. main zone are well balanced considering the total area of the building. Under each main facility/zone all relevant spaces are listed in detail, with nr of users, nr of units, required areas and services. Circulation areas are added to the program according to the nature of the building with appropriate percentages. All service units are well considered. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course broadly addresses the following three program-level learning outcomes: • Inquiry and analysis • Critical thinking • Written communication Upon completion of this course, students are expected to: A. Evaluate the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in scholarly research including selecting an achievable topic, methods of research, managing library and other resources, building an argument and the ethics of research. [Inquiry and analysis / Knowledge of scholarly research] B. Develop a methodology or theoretical framework to guide the exploration of the issues, ultimately resulting in a conclusion that is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; and which clearly identifies related consequences and implications. [Critical thinking] C. Comparatively evaluate relevant information within architectural coursework and design processes. [NAAB: Investigative skills] D. Identify the role of research in evidence-based design in areas such as human behavior and building sciences. [NAAB: Research] E. Create a research proposal, using appropriate, relevant and compelling content to develop a thoughtful argument or thesis that offers new insights into aspects of design, technology and professional practice. [NAAB: Written communication] PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Knowledge 1.2. Recognize the role of cultural, religious, economic, environmental and global contexts in architectural design and practice (Knowledge of cultural, religious, economic, environmental and global contexts in architectural design and practice) 2. Cognitive skills 2.2. Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills 2.3. Apply research-based knowledge to tackle design problems (Design thinking) 2.4. Collect and examine data and compare and contrast multiple situations and / or various propositions (Inquiry and analysis) 3. Interpersonal skills and Responsibility 3.1. Engage in civic activities of communities and develop the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation that are both individually life-enriching and socially beneficial to the community 3.2. Articulate cultural and socio-economic differences and efficiently adapt to changing global conditions (Intercultural knowledge and competence) 3.3. Work independently, as well as work effectively as members of a multidisciplinary team 3.4. Recognize the value of and be able to engage in life long learning in order to be capable of updating their knowledge while working as professional architects 4. Communication, Information, Technology and Numerical Skills 4.1. Demonstrate and apply good communicative, written, and oral skills 4.2. Envision creative solutions and visualize alternatives using a variety of traditional graphic and digital mediums. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The following needs to be submitted: 1. Tile page 2. Acknowledgement 3. Abstract 4. Table of content 5. List of figures 6. Introduction 7. Background to the project 8. Literature review 9. A Case-Study which has a similar context or functions as your own program. 10. Methodology 11. A project brief 12. A program development 13. 3 site suggestions EVALUATION: 5 POINTS 1. Please see attached rubric for grade distribution Submission date: 14/12/2021 on BB PENALTY: All assignments are to be submitted in the beginning of the due date class. Assignments submitted late: Points will be deducted for late assignments according to university policy sated in the syllabus appendix Assignments submitted after one week: Assignments submitted one week after the due date will not be accepted according to university policy sated in the syllabus appendix Assignments must be submitted to the instructor or Teaching Assistant of the course in person. Assignments left behind in offices or classroom will not be accepted for grading and the student will receive 0 points. Assignments will not be accepted if the instructor has not seen any process for the specific submission. The student will receive 0 points.