Arquitectura na Cidade Informal

Objectives

The objective of the course is to reflect on the role of architecture in the context of the transformation of the current city. The opportunity for a regenerative experiment supported by a regressive research method on the construction of the city in differentiated models of its evolution allows the architect to develop an epistemological intervention action. It is intended that students develop skills to understand, analyze and evaluate different ways of projecting strategic visions for the transformation of sustainable environments. The work around the contribution of Architecture to the construction of answers for Accessible Housing and Self-construction solutions where the social, economic and environmental component of housing forms the basis for more inclusive cities. International trends related to transformation processes in the informal areas of large cities in developing countries is the field of experimentation of this course.

Syllabus

1 - Study of territories where the lack of formal planning promotes the emergence of individualised architectural practices associated with informality; 2 - Reflection on the challenge of the contemporary city in its search for affordable housing and contexts of socio-political inclusion; 3 - Inclusive-Cities; 4 - Inclusive, Adaptive and Incremental Housing Models; 4 - Principles for the production of accessible housing; 5 - Self-construction as a solution for housing production; 6 - Fieldwork in the production of a solution for a real case study.

Cross Competence Component

The UC, due to its objectives and program, develops the integration of transversal skills that are very wide, given the synthesis result that the project promotes. Among the competencies shows as an integral part of UC activities is the exercise of criticism of the project program resulting from introspection in a project room environment (LAB) and the contribution to teamwork, generated at random, with evidence conditions in reaching consensus and resolving conflicts and respecting the rules and deadlines in operation. The constitution of the teams has in account an indication among the members of a leader with responsibility for ensuring the functioning of the team and the achievement of objectives in each of the activities of the project exercise. Oral presentation and discussion of the exercise and public presentation is an integral part of the functioning of the UC. The percentage of transversal components in the evaluation takes 25%.

Laboratorial Component

The laboratory component involves the set of exercise of practical work developed in a studio environment. Students are initiated in research and reflection on the project and are motivated to integrate knowledge acquired during their previous academic training. The activity in laboratory space focuses on understanding the problem under study; representations of ideas, schemes and forms, through the practice of drawing, observing and using visual communication tools; in terms of a technical and procedural response; learning collaborative and transdisciplinary work routines.

Programming And Computing Component

The UC incorporates computing skills through the computer-assisted production of three-dimensional drawings and models to support three-dimensional digitisation. In implementing these skills, students develop activities similar to parametric design, geometry in a computational environment, grammars of form and programming of architectural forms. They also exercise the export and integration of digital models in different performance simulation systems in project environments. The contribution of this component throughout the UC takes at 25% of the student's self-employed time.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every students shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every students shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.