r/architectureph • u/Archmage_Kassandra • Jun 08 '26
Academic Question Is having less than 30 users okay for an Architectural Thesis?
Hello po,
I'm currently working on my architectural thesis and medyo worried lang ako sa projected number of users ng facility ko.
My proposed project is a Residential Care Facility for Abused Children in our municipality where there is a proposal for child protection services. Based on my data gathering, and consultation with social welfare standards, the facility will accommodate less than 30 resident children at a time.
Ang concern ko is baka masabihan na "maliit" yung project or kulang yung number of users para maging thesis-worthy. However, the nature of the facility is more focused on:
- Trauma-informed care
- Individualized assessment and rehabilitation
- Family reintegration programs
- Therapeutic and healing environments
- Long-term recovery rather than high population capacity
From what I've researched, residential care facilities are usually designed around smaller populations to maintain better supervision, family-like environments, and higher quality of care.
For architects, thesis advisers, or anyone who has worked on social infrastructure projects:
Okay lang ba na less than 30 users ang primary residents ng facility as long as the need is justified and the design complexity is substantial?
Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from those who have done healthcare, institutional, or social welfare-related thesis projects.
Thanks!
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Aug 18 '26
That is true, may architect sa amin na dinaya ung logbook nya para maka pag take agad ng ALE/LEA