Sulla costa. La forma del costruito mediterraneo non accreditato

IT: Oggetto della monografia \ue8 quel paesaggio odierno dei segmenti costieri del Sud d\u2019Europa fatto di geografia e di objets trouves, forme e materiali ordinari, architetture \u201cnon accreditate\u201d esito di pratiche dopotutto non cos\uec trasparenti: tratti di citt\ue0 informali litoranee, prodotti di autocostruzione, abusivismo e ambiguit\ue0 normativa. Volenti o nolenti, questi manufatti, dalla presenza scenica talvolta imponente e brutale, talvolta minuta e ovattata, rappresentano una consistente quota del paesaggio contemporaneo e delle occasioni professionali degli architetti, sempre pi\uf9 costretti a manipolare, con lo sguardo e con le opere, trasformare e sanare questo tipo di situazioni complesse, piuttosto che arricchire i nostri territori con nuova cubatura. Solo gli edifici abusivi in Italia sono il 17%, mentre la percentuale aumenta tra il 30% e il 40% se consideriamo le costruzioni che insistono lungo le linee di costa; la vicina Grecia evidenzia prassi affini; se si allarga la trattazione anche agli edifici autorizzati dal punto di vista normativo, ma tuttavia mai \u201cdigeriti\u201d da chi li osserva viene interessata la met\ue0 di ci\uf2 che abbiamo sotto gli occhi da anni. Un fenomeno di quantit\ue0 e dimensioni tali per cui \ue8 lecito da una parte riconoscere che l\u2019attuale sistema positivistico normativo \ue8, in poche parole, assai inefficace, e dall\u2019altra parlare di situazione cogente, e non di gratuita disquisizione teoretica. Il volume propone una lettura del paesaggio contemporaneo per la rivalutazione di alcuni oggetti e segmenti costieri della nostra area cultural-geografica, al fine di affrontare pi\uf9 adeguatamente la complessit\ue0 della gestione del territorio. Il lavoro esplora alcune tecniche compositive per l'accreditamento, cio\ue8 la messa in gioco dell'oggetto, o dell\u2019insieme di oggetti, in nuovi e plurimi possibili sistemi di relazioni funzionali alla costruzione del paesaggio, dello spazio collettivo, delle forme della contemporaneit\ue0. La pubblicazione mira a fornire un contributo per una discussione all\u2019interno della comunit\ue0 scientifica e produrre avanzamenti disciplinari significativi nella direzione della comprensione del territorio. Il volume contiene una prefazione di Jo\ue3o Ferreira Nunes. EN: the object of this research is the contemporary landscape of the coastal segments in Southern Europe, made of geography and objets trouv\ue9s, ordinary shapes and materials, unacknowledged architectures, often a result of not very straightforward practices: sections of informal coastal towns, products of self building, unauthorized development and regulation ambiguity. Whether we like it or not, these products (human crafts showing, at times, a brutal and imposing stage presence and at times an insignificant or minor and muffled one) represent a considerable part of contemporary landscapes and of professional chances for us architects, being ever more forced to manipulate, transform and correct, both with our gaze and action, the complexity of these set outs, rather than enriching our territories with new volumes. Abusive buildings in Italy cover over 17% of the gross, while the percentage increases reaching 30-40% if considering buildings along coastal areas. Nearby Greece shows similar routine. If, on the other then, one wishes to broaden the dissertation also to those buildings authorized under the regulation point of view, yet upsetting those who observe them, it is obvious that they cover at least half of what we have constantly observed for years. A phenomenon in terms of quantity according to which it is licit on one hand to recognize that the present positivistic regulatory framework is, basically, most useless, and on the other to speak of a compulsory situation, and not of an uncalled for theoretical disquisition. the aim of this work is to suggest a reading of contemporary landscape, using the dynamics of the acknowledging as a fundamental means to reassess some objects and coastal segments of our cultural and geographical area, with the final objective of tackling more appropriately the complexity of the managing this territory requires. This research investigates some compositional techniques for the accrediting (that is, the putting at stake) of the object itself - or of the objects if a plurality \u2013 in new and many possible ways functional to the setting of the landscape, of the collective space, of the shapes of contemporaneity. The book has a preface by Jo\ue3o Ferreira Nunes

Renovation of the Former School Complex "Antonio Pacinotti", Pontedera (Pisa)

IT: Il contributo raccoglie riflessioni, metodi e risultati del laboratorio intensivo di progettazione svoltosi a Pontedera, Pisa (05.06.2014 e 04-06.07.2014), per la raccolta di proposte per tre aree municipali in attesa di sviluppo tra cui il complesso scolastico dell’ex I.P.S.I.A.«A.Pacinotti» redatto da Stefanos Antoniadis, Antonio Camporeale e Pina Ciotoli. EN: The paper gathers ideas, methods and results of the intensive design workshop held in Pontedera, Pisa (05.06.2014 and 04-06.07.2014), for the collection of proposals for three municipal areas awaiting urban regeneration, including the former school complex « A.Pacinotti» by Stefanos Antoniadis, Antonio Camporeale and Pina Ciotoli

New supersymmetric higher-derivative couplings: Full N=2 superspace does not count!

An extended class of N=2 locally supersymmetric invariants with higher-derivative couplings based on full superspace integrals, is constructed. These invariants may depend on unrestricted chiral supermultiplets, on vector supermultiplets and on the Weyl supermultiplet. Supersymmetry is realized off-shell. A non-renormalization theorem is proven according to which none of these invariants can contribute to the entropy and electric charges of BPS black holes. Some of these invariants may be relevant for topological string deformations.Comment: 24 pages, v2: version published in JHEP, one reference added and typos corrected, v3: reference adde

Architectural and urban survey in Portugal: the power of the analogical process

This paper deals with the relationship between urban survey, drawing and urban morphology, renewal and architectural design in the Portuguese cultural-geographical context. To this end, emblematic buildings have been selected for their significant contribution in the process of urban sedimentation, following changes in form and use over the last twenty years. The investigation focuses on how the survey – in a certain sense analogical – and the reading of the great continuous stratification of urban designs, favour both a conscious mutation in the form of the building and the fusion of different temporalities, between pre-existence and new construction, and the establishment of new and profitable relationships with the public space. The article draws on individual post-doc research and on a selection of case studies from a wide range of buildings examined in the framework of the large-scale national research project BUILDINGS, both recently concluded.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Outbreak of West Nile Virus Infection in Greece, 2010

During 2010, an outbreak of West Nile virus infection occurred in Greece. A total of 197 patients with neuroinvasive disease were reported, of whom 33 (17%) died. Advanced age and a history of heart disease were independently associated with death, emphasizing the need for prevention of this infection in persons with these risk factors

Along the Waterfront: Cities in Europe facing Climate Change

In the face of escalating climate challenges, "SOS Climate Waterfront" emerges as a compilation of strategies that bridges the gap between climate change challenges and urban waterfront planning. Through a collaborative effort supported by the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant, this book brings together thoughts and findings from experts across fields like architecture, urban planning, and environmental science. The book explores innovative ways to make cities along waterfront more resilient against climate threats. It showcases projects and strategies that combine the old with the new, ensuring that cities can withstand future climate impacts while maintaining their cultural essence and boosting community life. It aims to spark a transformation in how waterfront cities cope with climate change. As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent, it\u27s crucial for urban planners, architects, and policymakers to rethink how cities can adapt. This book fills the crucial need for a modern guide that integrates cultural heritage with sustainable urban development, presenting a unified approach to climate adaptation. "SOS Climate Waterfront" tackles the pressing issue of enhancing urban resilience along waterfronts. It guides readers through understanding the risks, opportunities, and innovative strategies necessary for developing sustainable cities that are ready for future climate conditions. This book is designed to be both practical and inspiring, offering a roadmap for integrating environmental care with urban development, ensuring cities not only survive but thrive in the face of climate challenges. It serves as a tool for those involved in city planning and community building, enriching their projects with forward-thinking approaches and sustainable practices

Intervista: Konstantinos Moraitis

I popoli mediterranei si sono sempre distinti nella storia per aver inteso il paesaggio mai come una realtà esclusivamente naturale, bensì come esito di una filosofia ed un’estetica razionali, atte a produrre forme costruite. È indubbio che le culture araba, greca e Romana abbiano costituito i pilastri della civiltà occidentale. In particolare il paesaggio greco, nella cornice del moderno e della storia contemporanea, sembra trascendere i propri limiti geografici incarnando un significato emblematico per la civiltà occidentale in generale. L'intervista a Konstantinos moraitis indaga le tematiche di cultura e progetto del territorio in un periodo in cui molti segnalano l'urgenza di fare il punto sul paesaggio