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)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
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.
