Cortez, Jordan S.  <br/><br/>
The implementation of a student lounge in cafa second floor/ 
Jordan S. Cortez, Earl Jhon D. Cupay, Christine Jade L. Hilaus, Jon Lloyd Matinagnos, Zach Louie G. Ortega, and Dania Joy A. Sungkip.-- 
 - Manila:	  Technological University of the Philippines,	  2025. 
 - xv, 144pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis<br/> 
<br/><br/>College Of Architecture and Fine Arts.--<br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The College of Architecture and Fine Arts in TUP Manila offers a design-<br/>centric academic program that requires extensive hours to complete each course<br/><br/>task, which contributes to students’ heavy workload. This study focuses on the<br/>implementation of the student lounge located on the second floor of the College of<br/>Architecture and Fine Arts, which was motivated by the lack of adequate space on<br/>the premises to study, rest, and collaborate, as well as improving students' overall<br/>academic experience and performance at the university. An informal environment<br/>that addresses students’ academic and comfort needs through the student lounge<br/>with space-efficient furniture, including durable and sturdy benches that have a<br/>maximum capacity of (8) seats and (6) seats when using the table for the long<br/>bench and (3) seats and (2) seats when using the table for each short bench. A<br/>total of (14) maximum capacity of seats and (2) adjustable drafting tables to each<br/>(2) tables tailored for architecture and design students. The design process<br/>incorporates conceptualization, 3D modeling, fabrication, and prototype testing. To<br/>evaluate its efficacy, a survey was conducted with a total of (50) participants,<br/>including (7) industry professionals and professors, (35) CAFA students, and (8)<br/>non-CAFA students, where they evaluated the student lounge’s functionality<br/>(4.77), durability (4.73), safety and comfort (4.77), economy (4.53), and aesthetics<br/>(4.77). The findings demonstrate and confirm the student lounge’s effectiveness in<br/>providing a conducive environment for studying and relaxation, with the overall<br/>mean of 4.71 resulting in a Strongly Agree (SA) level of acceptability in descriptive<br/>rating. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Student workload<br/>Furniture capacity<br/>Academic performance
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH NC 997  /  C67 2025