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Research

See below CIAUD-UPT’s overall information about research projects, research areas and networks and partners. Explore them separately on their respective tabs.

Portucalense University is an institution with graduation and post-graduation programs in architecture, urbanism, multimedia and arts. The research pole CIAUD-UPT is responsible for the scientific research and production of the Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia (DAMG). CIAUD-UPT develops regularly international and national research projects, consultancy and services for regional institutions and the local community, with impact in society.

CIAUD-UPT main scientific research areas are: (1) Architecture; (2) Heritage; (3) Urbanism; (4) Multimedia & Arts. CIAUD-UPT, which integrated personnel and knowledge from Escola Superior Gallaecia – ESG, has relevant experience as project leader and partner of several international and national funded research projects.

  1. As project leader, CIAUD-UPT (previously Ci-ESG) successfully concluded 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 2000 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).
  2. As partner, CIAUD-UPT (previously Ci-ESG) actively participated/participates in:
    • One project from HORIZON program: Space Architecture design and prototyping in planetary analogue environments (2024-2028);
    • One project from the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT): SizaATLAS – Filling the Gaps of World Heritage (2021-2024);
    • One project from Creative Europe: VERSUS+ | Heritage for People (2019-2023);
    • One project from  Worldwide Universities Network: Heritage Forts and Castles and Coastal Cultures of Ghana (2017);
    • One project from TEMPUS program: Tempus 3D – Design for the sustainable development of local handicraft production (2013-2017);
    • One project from POCTEP/ InterReg IV program: NATURA MINHO-MIÑO – Platform of the natural heritage of Minho river (2008-2013);
    • Three projects from European Cultura 2000 program: Terra (In)cognita II/Terra Europae (2009-2011) ; Terra Incognita I (2006-2008); Houses and Cities built with Earth (2005-2006)
    • 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 Iberian-American Research Project Proterra – Terminology (Program: CYTED) (2001-2004)
  1. Embrionary Project:
    • One project from CIAUD: Metropolis (2024);

Furthermore, the CIAUD-UPT team has edited and co-edited  12  books from different publishers, reports, digital publications, book chapters, scientific papers, and has organized international conferences and events. CIAUD-UPT is an institutional member and the Portuguese Chair holder of the UNESCO Chair – Earthen Architecture and Sustainable Development, and a member of its Scientific Committee; and is an institutional member of PROTERRA – Iberian American Network on Earthen Architecture and construction, UHC-HEI NETWORK – Urban Heritage Conservation in Higher Education Institutions International Network for Education, Research and Action.

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