Thesis (BS Architecture) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, 2017

Traditionally, architecture has always been practiced using manual methods of drafting and design. From design conceptualization to client presentations, architects and students have been dependent to drafting materials such as t-square, paper, and pencil or ink. However, the practice and the profession itself has changed and developed overtime. Computer-aided Design and Drafting (CADD) has always become a rather faster and more practical method in conceiving and producing architectural design and drawing. With these technological developments, the demand of this skill in the practice of the profession has also become essential. Firms hire architects and apprentices who have at least basic knowledge on the digital method, although better proficiency gives people an edge over other applicants. As this has become the reality in the practice, this study concerns itself with the importance of teaching and further integrating the computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) methods into the design subjects as taught in the 21st century-academe. Both traditional and CADD methods are currently used by architecture. However, manual outputs are demanded in most design plates and esquisse. This leaves CADD as the alternative and optional method. This study aims to determine how students perform in design classes by using an experimental research to compare the two methods. A Pretest-Posttest research design was employed to test and measure how effective each method is, and to compare which tool is actually more effective. The second year, third year, and fourth year levels of the architecture program of the University of the Philippines were the participants of this study. Each year level was divided into two groups. Both were subjected to the same pre-test using the manual method of drafting to serve as a basis for comparison to the results of their post-test. On the other hand, the experimental group was given a lecture and were taught about computer aided drafting and design. Using a SketchUp as CADD software, they completed their post-test using the digital method. Basically, their outputs were graded using a set of rubrics which evaluated four main areas: (1) speed, (2) accuracy, (3) presentation and lastly, (4) design and planning. The data acquired was analyzed by sing a two-tailed Dependent T-test determine how effective each method is and a two-tailed Independent T-test to determine which method is more effective. The results were used as a basis to design for a new school complex for a proposed College of Architecture in the University of the Philippines Mindanao. The design translation primarily focused on the planning and spatial configuration of the design studios and classrooms.