A Research Design Proposal should be developed. This is after the literature review,identifying research gaps andestablishing research problem/questions for future research. The report may show the proposed research method and design for collecting andanalysing data, if the current work is continued to answer the established research problem/questions.

 

1. Introduction 200 -

include your (refined) Research Problem/ Question(s), and Aim and Objectives.

2. Methodology/ Research Design 650 -

The student mustidentify a valid research approach and clearly outline the methods (e.g. data collection, date analysis) they will adopt to undertake the research with justification for the choice.

3. Scope (not word counted)

4. Chapter Breakdown (not word counted)

5. Conclusion 150

6. Work Plan (not word counted) (to complete the whole research project)- The work plan should include major milestones to be met, any research workshop requirements and budget estimate for any resources needed. Students should also need to discuss with their supervisors any ethical considerations and approvals needed.Some dot points or a timeline would suffice at this stage.

research questions are:

• How can passive solar building design be optimised?
  • For a building to be oriented in the most optimal position, how will the rooms be located, how much overhang and at what angle will the roof be?
• Can a program be developed to optimised passive solar design buildings?
  • How would the program work in different parts of the world, and can building designs be imported into the program to simulate real world sun lighting?
• How to reduce passive solar design building costs?
  • Can a program cut architectural drawing times through intelligent solutions in building design
• Can solar panels be more efficient?
  • How can solar panels become more efficient to reduce the amount of area and solar panels needed to produce enough energy
• How can HVAC systems be improved?
  • If so, how can this system be integrated into buildings
• How to minimise energy use?