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Projects

Decisive factors in the success of the creation of CIAUD-UPT were the research activity previously developed in the scope of CI-ESG and now at CIAUD-UPT, which regularly wins competitive funding from National and European research programmes, such as FCT, Culture 2000, Creative Europe, InterReg, POCTEP, etc. The high variety of projects was possible due to the high number of submitted annual bids, responding to the growing competitiveness of the group.

Research Projects

As Project Leader, the research team successfully developed the following scientific projects:

  • One project from Creative Europe: 3DPast – Living & virtual visiting European World Heritage (https://esg.pt/3dpast/) (2016-2020);
  • One project from the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT): SEISMIC-V – Vernacular Seismic Culture in Portugal (www.esg.pt/seismic-v) (2013-2015);
  • One project from the European Culture program: VERSUS – Lessons from Vernacular Heritage to Sustainable Architecture (www.esg.pt/versus) (2012-2014);
  • Two projects from POS_C Vale do Minho Digital program: CATPAP – Catalogue of the architectural and archaeological heritage of the Alto Minho region (www.esgallaecia.inwebonline.net) (2004-2008); Online Digital library (2004-2008).

As Partner, the research team actively participated in:

  • Three projects from European programs: Houses and Cities built with Earth (2005-2006); Terra Incognita I (2006-2008); Terra (In)cognita II/Terra Europae (2009-2011);
  • One project from TEMPUS program: Tempus 3D – Design for the sustainable development of local handicraft production (2013-2017);
  • One project from InterReg III program: CADIVAFOR – To catalogue, study and valuing the defensive fortresses of Galicia and the north of Portugal border (2006-2008);
  • One project from POCTEP/ InterReg IV program: NATURA MINHO-MIÑO – Platform of the natural heritage of Minho River (2008-2013)

SizaATLAS

SizaATLAS: Filling the gaps for World Heritage.
(2021-2024)

  • ISTAR-IUL – Research Center for Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture,  ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
  • CEAU – Center for Architecture and Urbanism Studies, FAUP – Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto
  • CIAUD-UPT – Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design  – Portucalense University’s pole

The scope of the project is to address a comprehensive inventory of all of Siza’s built works, and to develop a detailed documentation and analysis of the 18 buildings selected for the World Heritage List. This research and the comparison with other contemporary architecture will result in a better understanding of the unique value of Siza’s architecture, in a national and international context. This will be key to establishing the justification of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of his work, its national protection, and an effective management system to support the instruction of Siza’s works nomination for the World Heritage List. The proposed research team has multidisciplinary competences in the areas of Architecture, History, World Heritage, Technology, Engineering, and IT.

VERSUS+

VerSus+: Heritage for people.
(2019-2023)

  • UPV – Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain) (Project Leader)
  • CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal)
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy)
  • UNICA – University of Cagliari (Italy)
  • CRATerre – Grenoble School of Architecture (France).

The project focuses on the transmission of knowledge of vernacular heritage to different branches of society and the general public. It pays special attention to the society of the future (children and young people) as well as local, regional and national authorities in charge of heritage management including specialists in the field of architecture together with craftsmen and companies in the construction and tourism sectors, cultural and social associations and educational institutions. Above all it plays an essential role in contemporary society as it is able to highligth important principles and lessons for a respectful sustainable architecture. 

 

The Future Design of Streets

(2022-2023)

  • FAUP – CEAU, Faculty of Architecture of the Univerity of Porto.
  • UM – EAAD, University of Minho.
  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT.

Webinar Series “the Future Design of Streets” begins, which aims to expand the field of knowledge to understand and imagine the various possibilities of street design. The objective is to define the commitment to urban design, in the implementation of new streets, as well as in the adaptations of existing ones, recognizing the diversity and complexity of urban life. The ongoing (fourth) edition will explore the future of the street through five themes: “Changing Streets”, “Play & Sport”, “New/Old Approaches”, “Big Streets” and “Outside Suburbia”.

3DPAST

3DPAST: Living & virtual visiting European World Heritage.

(2016-2020)

  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal)
  • UPV – Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain)
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy).

The project focused on the vernacular dwellings located in different sites, across Europe. It explored the Architectural Dimension (D1) regarding the buildings maintenance, in order to contribute to the awareness and the preservation of the authenticity and integrity principles at those sites. It contributed to the interpretation of the Local Building Culture Historical Evolution (D2) of the dwellings’ sites, which were recreated through 3D visualization and augmented reality. This became a powerful didactic tool not only to learn and value the relevance of the vernacular buildings, but also to enhance the Immaterial Culture (D3) still in-use nowadays, regarding the buildings’ architectural techniques, materials and building systems’ maintenance.

Seismic-V

SEISMIC-V: Earthquake-Resistant Vernacular Culture in Portugal. 

(2013-2015)

  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal),
  • UM – Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho 
  • UA – Department of Civil Engineering, University of Aveiro.

The project aimed to investigate the problem related to the identification of elements of earthquake-resistant architecture, which can be identified in the vernacular heritage in use. It aimed to verify the concept of “Local Seismic Culture”, in a consistent way, in Portugal. according to current security parameters. The investigation contributed to the awareness and protection of the local seismic culture. Results provided data for the earthquake-resistant reinforcement of the architectural components of the vernacular heritage in use.

 
 

TEMPUS3D

Tempus 3D – Design pour le Développement Durable des Productions Artisanales Locales. 

(2013-2017)

  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy).
  • POLITO – Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy).
  • UB – University of Barcelona (Spain), CSM (Italy).

The European Tempus Program (ERASMUS+) aimed to promote the modernization and creation of skills in higher education in EU partner countries. The TEMPUS3D project aimed to develop 2nd cycle training (Masters) in priority areas in Tunisia: Human Sciences and Arts domain of Design. The master’s degree focused on the area of ​​design for the sustainable development of local craft production. The project trained designers at the three partner universities in Tunisia, who worked closely with local artisans for the development of the production system, in order to innovate in terms of design, production and the market.

 

VerSus

VerSus – Lessons from Vernacular Heritage to Sustainable Architecture. 

(2012-2014)

  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).
  • UPV – Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).
  • UNICA – University of Cagliari (Italy).
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy).
  • CRATerre – Grenoble School of Architecture (France).

The project’s main aim was to gain knowledge from the fundamental lessons and principles of the vernacular architecture, and to explore new ways to apply those principles into contemporary sustainable architecture. VerSus research project was based on the identification of strategies and principles within vernacular heritage, in order to define a conceptual approach for sustainable architectural design. 

 

Terra (In)cógnita II

Terra Europae. Earthen architecture in the European Union. 

(2009-2011)

  • School of Avignon (France).
  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT (Portugal).
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy).
  • UPV – Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).
  • CAUE (France).

This is a follow up project of the TERRA INCÓGNITA one. It was based on scientific missions to the 27 countries of the European Union. It consists of defining the state of the art of European earth architecture, in terms of heritage and contemporary architecture; restoration and training; education and academic research; professionals and producers, etc. The intention is to produce a rigorous cartography of earth architecture in the 27 countries analyzed, as well as the recognition of key specialists, allowing the creation, consolidation and dissemination of an operative network of European specialists.

 

Cadivafor

Cataloguing, Digitalisation, and Valorization of the Defensive Fortresses of the Galicia-North Portugal Border. 

(2006-2008)

  • CIEFAL-ICOMOS (Galicia-Spain).
  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).
  • CIS Calicia – Tecnologia y Diseño (Galiciaa-Spain)

The project focuses on the transmission of knowledge of verncular heritage to all branches of society and the general public. It pays special attention to the society of the future (children and young people) as well as local, regional and national authorities in charge of heritage management including specialists in the field of architecture together with craftsmen and companies in the construction and tourism sectors, cultural and social associations and educational institutions. Above all it plays an essential role in contemporary society as it is able to teach us important principles and lessons for a respectful sustainable architecture. 

 

CATPAP

Catalog of the Architectural and Landscape Heritage of Alto Minho. 

(2006-2008)

  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).
  • CIM-Alto Minho – Intermunicipal Community of Minho Valley

Completed in March 2008, the project consisted of the preparation of an integrated study of the architectural, archaeological and landscape heritage of the Minho Valley. The existing assets were cataloged through the creation of a database, elaborated in the “In Domus” program, structured in four generic themes: Military Architecture, Religious Architecture, Vernacular Architecture and Archaeological Heritage.

 

Terra Incógnita

“European Earthen Architecture”

(2006-2008)

  • School of Avignon (France); CRATerre – Grenoble School of Architecture (France).
  • UNIFI – University of Florence (Italy).
  • UPV – Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).
  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).

The project was developed through the elaboration of the State of the Art, of earth architecture in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, with regard to their heritage, contemporaneity, education, training and research. Publication of two European reference works on the subject: “Terra Incognita – Discover” (white book) and “Terra Incognita – Preserve” (manual).

 

Houses and Cities Built With Earth

“European Earthen Architecture”. 

(2005-2006)

  • UNICA – University of Cagliari (Italy).
  • ESG – Escola Superior Gallaecia / now integrated at CIAUD-UPT – Portucalense University’s pole of the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (Portugal).
  • UV – University of Valencia, History Department (Spain)

The project had as its fundamental objective the training of local technicians in the conservation of built heritage in earth architecture; holding intensive courses in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Morocco (Marrakech and Figuig) with the participation of specialists. Part of the results was formalized in a publication entitled “Houses and Cities Built With Earth: conservation, significance and urban quality”.

 
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