BSArch 4-5

Architectural Design 7 – Community Architecture and Urban Design

Course Objectives

• Understand the basics of site development, planning, and landscaping.
• Create architectural solutions for complex site requirements.
• Analyze environmental factors such as topography, geology, and slope analysis.
• Apply building laws and regulations in architectural design.
• Design complex architectural forms with proper site orientation.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Perform competencies in line with local and global architectural practice.
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and patriotism.
• Be receptive to new ideas through scientific research.
• Integrate architecture into the social, economic, cultural, and environmental needs of society.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Filipino.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Recognize professional, social, and ethical responsibilities.
• Engage in pioneering concepts beyond conventional boundaries.
• Support national, regional, and local development plans.

Course Plan

Suggested Readings & References

• Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data – Donald Warson
• Architectural Design for Tropical Regions – Cleveland Salmon
• Climate Change and Cities – Cynthia Rosenzweig et al.
• Building Biology – Nurgül Ece
• Landscape Architecture Documentation Standards – Design Workshop
• National Building Code of the Philippines

Course Grading System

Classroom Policies

• Active class participation is required.
• Attendance is mandatory; more than 20% unexcused absences may lead to withdrawal.
• No cellphone use during lectures unless necessary.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Plagiarism and cheating are strictly prohibited.