Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14434/2024 - 05/12/2024
4.5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP , Cód. 338045.
Lecturer
- Jorge Morarji dos Remédios Dias Mascarenhas (1)
- Fernando Manuel Conceição Costa (2)
- Inês Domingues Serrano (2)
- Anabela Mendes Moreira (2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The goal is for future professionals in building conservation and restoration to be able to:
A-Know terms of reference for project development
B-Understand pathologies arising from the construction system
C-Master emerging techniques
D-Work collaboratively with professionals from other specialties
E-Identify and develop a professional trajectory
Program
I - New conservation theories and methodologies for buildings and monuments
Importance of research in the operational approach to architectural heritage
II - The different specialties of C&R applicable to buildings and their interconnections
III - Interaction of C&R activities with other project specialties
- Requirements and contingencies of the different specialties
- Sequence of work by specialties
IV - Relationships between conservators and restorers and other stakeholders
- Specialized business associations
- Company certification process
V - Advanced scientific techniques for understanding and interpreting pathologies
- Construction and material characterization
- New inspection and testing techniques
VI - Preparation of the specialty project
- Methodologies
- Terms of reference in project documents
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment at all assessment periods consists of a written assignment with
an oral presentation and discussion. Students will pass if they achieve a score of 9.5 or higher (scale 0-20).
Bibliography
(2003). Conservation of Historic Buildings. London: Routledge
(2006). Conservation of Ruins.. London: Routledge
(2009). Conservation. Principles, Dilemmas and Uncomfortable Truths. Oxford: : Butterworth-Heinemann
(2014). The Public Face of Conservation. . London: Archetype Publications
Teaching Method
- Expository method using multiple detailed illustrations.
- Presentation and discussion of practical cases will allow for verification of the technical and economic suitability of the proposed solutions, encouraging critical intervention by students;
- Individual project involving various theoretical and methodological issues
- Study visit to a project that may involve various specialties
Software used in class
Not applicable.
