Mapua University
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
1Q AY 2023-2024
Tropical
Architecture
AR152-1
DR. EDGAR M. CHAVEZ, UAP, PIEP, REB, LPT, EnP.
Class Adviser
Master in Urban & Reginal Planning (MAURP) Week 1 Lecture
Ph.D. in Environmental Studies (PhDES) 13 November 2023
Mapua Vision, Mission and PEO
Student Outcomes
Course Description
§ Introduction to design in tropical environment
which studies conditions in hot-humid regions that
influence man’s response to problems of shelter.
§ Techniques for the design and planning of buildings
within the technological and social constraints
prevailing in the hot-humid tropics.
Course Description
§ Course Code: AR152-1
§ Section: A52, B50 and B51
§ Course Units: 2 Units (Module 1 and 2)
§ Cluster Head: Ar. Ma. Socorro A. Gacutan, MSAR, UAP
§ Class Adviser: Dr. Edgar M. Chavez, UAP, PIEP
§ Official Schedule: Monday (F2F Class) – A52; B50
Friday (Online Class) – A52; B50
Wednesday (F2F Class) – B51
Friday (Online Class) – B51
§ Pre-Requisite: GED 104
Learning Objectives
§ Understand the unique characteristics of
tropical climates and their impact on
architectural design.
§ Explore traditional and contemporary
tropical architectural styles and materials.
§ Learn sustainable design strategies tailored
for tropical environments.
§ Familiarize with innovative technologies and
materials used in tropical architecture.
§ Develop skills to create climate-responsive
and culturally sensitive architectural
designs in tropical regions.
Course Overview
TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE Climatic Concepts, Elements
PRINCIPLES & STRATEGIES and Factors
Topics:
Climatic Design Factors Microclimate Considerations
Introduction to
Environmental/Climatic Design
1
History and Background in
Designing with Nature
Module
Types of Climate and Climate
Characteristics
Weeks 1 - 6
Climatic Data and Sun Path
Human Comfort: Concepts,
Indices & Analysis
Course Overview
TROPICAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE Site Planning, Layout and
DESIGN Orientation
Topics:
Tropical Climates: Hot, Humid
Climates Case Studies
Characteristics, Design
Problems, Design Objectives
2
Tropical Countries: Hot & Dry
Climates
Module
Characteristics, Design
Weeks 7 - 11
Problems, Design Objectives
General Concepts: Low-rise
Design (Hot and Humid)
Design Objectives, Strategies,
Concept of Ventilation
Course Evaluation/Requirements
Min. Ave. for Satisfactory
Assessment Task Weight
Performance
§ Quiz 100 15% 70%
§ Quiz 200 15% 70%
§ Project (Part 1) 40% 70%
§ Written Exam 30% 70%
Total 100%
Module 1
Course Evaluation/Requirements
Min. Ave. for Satisfactory
Assessment Task Weight
Performance
§ Quiz 300 15% 70%
§ Quiz 400 15% 70%
§ Project (Part 2) 40% 70%
§ Written Exam 30% 70%
Total 100%
Module 2
Course Evaluation/Requirements
§ Module 1 Assignment 100:
– Research Work/Field Work
§ Module 1 Report: Group Report 100
§ Module 1 Quiz 100: Coverage Week 1-3
§ Module 1 Quiz 200: Coverage Week 4-6
§ Module 2 Assignment 200:
– Research Work/Field Work
§ Module 2 Report: Group Report 200
§ Module 2 Quiz 300: Coverage Week 7-8
§ Module 2 Quiz 400: Coverage Week 9-10
Course Portfolio
§ Individual course portfolio shall include the submission of
the following:
- Group Case Study
§ Each student shall create a GOOGLE DRIVE Link containing
assignment and report to be submitted on Week 11.
Faculty-Student Consultation
§ Schedule: By Appointment (F2F and Online)
§ Online Consultation: Students shall use the Official Online
Consultation.
§ F2F Consultation: Students shall fill out the Official
Consultation Form which to be submitted to the Class
Adviser after the consultation activity. (See Official Form)
Faculty-Student Consultation
Student’s Attendance
§ Maximum Allowable Absences: 20% (CHED)
§ More than 20% = Final Grade 5.00
§ For Absences due to Medical Reasons:
- Students shall submit:
- Excused Letter signed by the Parent/Guardian
- Official Medical Certificate
§ For Absences (Non-medical reasons)
- Students shall submit:
- Excused Letter signed by the Parent/Guardian
Note: Approval shall be case to case basis.
Hardcopy submission (Letter & Med.
Certificate)
Official Attendance Form
§ Starting Week 2, students shall provide the
following in the attendance form:
- Time-in
- Signature
§ On-Time Student: Within 15 minutes grade
period.
§ Late Student: after 15 minutes grade period
§ Absent: After 30 minutes.
Attendance Marking:
P – present E - Excuse
L – Late NC – No Class
A– Absent. W – Withdraw
CC- Cutting classes C - Cancelled
Summary of Student’s Attendance
Summary of Student’s Attendance
Course Policies
Course Policies
Course Policies
Course Policies
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Online Class (Every Friday)/Sec A52
Link:
https://zoom.us/j/96323178436?pwd=dC9idnFHOUd3TFlJZ
E5CVUFGUjIxQT09
Meeting ID: 963 2317 8436
Passcode: AR152-1
Online Class (Every Friday)/Sec B50
Link:
https://zoom.us/j/93993521804?pwd=RTZRbURVOGl5RGM
4K2FrTzA5V3FGQT09
Meeting ID: 939 9352 1804
Passcode: AR152-1
Online Class (Every Friday)/Sec B51
Link:
https://zoom.us/j/99538735038?pwd=RG41TG1qSUMxcmd
kRzZQNXRQTkRLQT09
Meeting ID: 995 3873 5038
Passcode: AR152-1
Group Chat (Messenger)
§ Group Chat will be used
for short messages,
announcements, etc.
AR152-1/Trop Arch
(A52)
§ All students must be
members of the Group
Chat.
Officially Enrolled Students
(Nov. 12, 2023, 10:00 PM) AR152-B50
Officially Enrolled Students
(Nov. 12, 2023, 10:00 PM) AR152-B51
Officially Enrolled Students
(Nov. 12, 2023, 10:00 PM) AR152-A52
End of Presentation… Thank you!
