Habitação Coletiva para Tamera

Coordination Teresa Madeira da Silva - ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon University Institute - Department of Architecture and Urbanism. Optional course - Collective housing Anett-Maud Joppien – TUD, Technische Universität Darmstadt - Faculty of Design and Technology . Barbara Kovats - Tamera Community – Monte do Cerro, Solar Village Students 31 architecture students of ISCTE-IUL | 28 architecture students of TUD. The students will organize themselves in mixed groups of 5 to 6 architecture students of ISCTE-IUL and TUD. Monitoring Team Teresa Madeira da Silva; Rosália Guerreiro; Pedro Pinto. (ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon University Institute) Anett-Maud Joppien; Carl Fingerhuth; Christine Störmer; Matthias Schönau; Sascha Luippold. (TUD - Technische Universität Darmstadt) Barbara Kovats, Janos Valder. (Tamera Comunity ).Workshop Colective Housing Tamera Community - Monte do Cerro, Alentejo This partnership between ISCTE-IUL and TUD had its first edition in 2012 with a workshop related to the optative course “Collective housing” of the Master of Architecture (2011-2012) of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism, ISCTE-IUL. Being a joint project between ISCTE, Lisbon University Institute, the Faculty of Design and Technology of the Technische Universitat Darmstadt (TUD) and Tamera Community (Monte do Cerro, Alentejo), the workshop in Tamera implemented the possibility to work intensively with international and interdisciplinary teams. The theme of the workshop - Collective Housing for Tamera, consisted an analytical and conceptual background for a project whose main goal was to generate a visionary and progressive model of collective life, that could respond adequately to the Tamera community. In the context of intense teamwork, the students of ISCTE-IUL - Lisbon, and TUD - Darmstadt, worked on proposals for collective housing (live/work) with an approach that was intended to go beyond the traditional structures.It was intended that the participants developed methodologies, analysis and techniques of project execution, that they considered appropriate in order to make innovative approaches. These innovation should at the same time be suited the contemporary ways of living. In this way, this workshop sought to reflect on some issues considered fundamental for Portugal and Europe, as the exploitation of natural resources (water, sun and earth), the conservation of natural landscapes and the development of a sustainable world through ecological experimental constructions with earth, straw and grass. The proposals that came out of this workshop supposed to respect the basic ambition of Tamera on a sustainable and peaceful knowledge in relation to nature and, moreover, have as reference the topographical, geographical and climatic conditions, as the basis for the design concepts

From an explanation to interpretation in architectural designing

This article assumes that the formal analysis of architectural works (often used in project teaching), with a descriptive character is not sufficient for your understanding. The hypotheses depart from the approach of hermeneutic philosophy, assuming that the architectural work is an expression of the human being and therefore subject to interpretation. Unlike the scientific works that have a literal and univocal sense, the architectural places are prone to multiple interpretations. In this paper, architectural work is beheld from two perspectives: one, from the traditionally used perspective in project teaching, as an object abstractly considered in relation to the context in which it is interpreted and other, with the approach of hermeneutics, as a work resulting from human activity, and produced by someone who is inserted into a particular cultural community and in a particular historical situation. Our conclusion is that the hermeneutic dimension of interpretation thus exceeds explanation techniques of work in order to be situated in a human horizon of sense. We propose that the reading of architectural works should not be limited to the description of a certain reality, but rather give greater intelligibility to explicative schemes that have so far been found and used in project teaching

Portugal

Portugal has its most valuable energy asset in renewable energy resources. It is one of the countries of Europe with a high level of sun radiation, considerable vegetable and animal biomass potential, and a good wind resource. Portugal also has available hydro resources and possibilities for ocean energy (when that technology reaches maturity). Although Portugal still depends largely on foreign countries for oil, gas, and coal, especially for the transportation sector, in recent years the country has taken a clear path towards a sustainable, renewable-based, electricity generation. The energy contribution and the investments in the renewable energies are becoming more relevant every year as a strategically sector for the development of the country’s economy. By the end of 2007, Portugal had installed 7,409 MW (1) of renewable-based power plants. That capacity has generated an estimated 18, 207 GWh (2) during 2007. Renewable sources have contributed an estimated 36.4% of the total electricity demand, one of the highest percentages in Europe. The goals defined for 2010 and 2013 of 39% and 45% of the national electricity demand generated from RES, respectively are within reach. In 2007, fewer wind parks were installed than in previous years. However, the second phase of the public call for grid connection of wind power capacity, started in 2005 was concluded in August 2007. As a result, 400 MW were added to the 1,200 MW attributed in 2006. It is expected that wind energy capacity growth will increase again in the next few years

Placement of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass for the treatment of ureteral obstruction in cats : a retrospective study

Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Veterinária, área científica de ClínicaA obstrução ureteral em gatos é uma condição multifatorial e potencialmente fatal com tendência crescente, sendo a causa mais comum a obstrução intraluminal secundária a ureterolitíase. A manifestação pode ser rápida ou insidiosa, e após o diagnóstico, a intervenção imediata é essencial para aliviar a pressão no bacinete renal e evitar uma redução da função renal e lesões renais irreversíveis. O diagnóstico é determinado com base na avaliação dos sinais clínicos, análises sanguíneas, particularmente as concentrações séricas da creatinina e BUN, e exames imagiológicas, tipicamente ultrassonografia e radiografia. Para o tratamento, a abordagem médica deve ser tentada por um curto período de tempo para estabilizar o paciente e procurar resolução. No caso de insucesso da terapêutica médica, a implantação de um bypass subcutâneo ureteral (SUB) surge como uma terapia promissorapelo seu potencial na resolução de obstruções ureterais que não teriam outra resolução. O presente estudo, descreve os resultados e as complicações da colocação do dispositivo SUB em gatos, para o tratamento de obstruções ureterais, no Hospital Veterinário do Porto. Foram analisados de forma detalhada os registos médicos de 5 gatos com ureterolitíase obstrutiva, submetidos à colocação do dispositivo SUB. Os resultados indicam que este procedimento proporciona alívio imediato do bacinete renal, com consequente resolução da lesão renal aguda pós-renal desencadeada pela ureterolitíase obstrutiva. No entanto verificaram-se as seguintes complicações: infeção urinária por bactérias com resistência a múltiplos antibióticos, resultando na morte de dois pacientes. Outras complicações incluíram hipotermia, obstipação, anemia, hematúria e disúriaABSTRACT - Placement of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass for the treatment of ureteral obstruction in cats: a retrospective study - Benign ureteral obstruction in cats is a multifactorial and life-threatening condition with an increasing tendency, with the most common cause being an intraluminal obstruction, secondary to ureterolithiasis. The manifestation can be rapid or insidious, and upon diagnosis, immediate intervention is essential to relieve the pressure on the renal pelvis and prevent a decline in renal function and irreversible renal lesions. The diagnosis is determined based on the evaluation of the clinical signs, blood analysis, particularly serum creatinine and BUN concentrations, and imaging modalities, typically ultrasonography and radiography. For treatment, medical management must be attempted for a short period of time in order to stabilize the patient and seek resolution. However, in case of failure of medical therapy, the implantation of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass emerges as a promising therapy due to its potential in resolving ureteral obstructions that would not have any resolution. The present study describes the outcomes and complications of placing the SUB device in cats for the treatment of ureteral obstructions at the Veterinary Hospital of Porto. The medical records of 5 cats with obstructive ureterolithiasis undergoing SUB device placement were thoroughly analyzed. The results indicate that this procedure provides immediate relief of the renal pelvis, leading to the resolution of post-renal acute kidney injury triggered by obstructive ureterolithiasis. However, the following complications were observed: urinary tract infection caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, resulting in the death of two patients. Other complications included hypothermia, constipation, anemia, hematuria, and dysuriaN/

Portugal

Due to its location, Portugal has several valuable renewable resources for electricity production. It has a high level of solar radiation, moderate wind resource, and considerable vegetable and animal biomass potential. Ocean and hydro resources are also present, mainly the latter—although its major development took place in 2006 with the construction of large hydraulic power stations. Wave energy systems are now under development; the PELAMIS project, the first of its kind, is installed and has been functioning since the beginning of 2008. Nevertheless, Portugal still depends greatly on foreign countries for oil, gas, and coal resources, but it is taking large steps toward sustainable renewables-based electricity generation. Government and competent authorities established several measures in recent years that created incentives to install renewable energy systems and created the conditions for economic development in the energy sector. Regarding renewable energy systems, at the end of 2008 Portugal had about 8,151 MW capacity (1), corresponding to an estimated energy production of about 23,179 GWh. This production constitutes 43.3% of national electricity demand. However, this represents a 9% decrease in production compared with 2007, largely due to the decrease hydropower production. The goals defined for 2010 and 2013—that 39% and 45%, respectively, of the national electricity demand be generated from RES—are within reach. Wind generation at the end of 2008 was about 11% of the total national electrical demand—50.6 TWh (2). Also, use of renewable sources for micro generation of electricity is growing and as a result of legislation published at the end of 2007 (Dec. Law 363-2007, 2 November). The public in general has responded in large numbers to the initiatives and the programs that followed. By the end of 2008, 5,768 license requests had already been granted and registered on the web site of CERTIEL (3), the governing agency, corresponding to 19,772 kW of capacity. Of these registered systems, 7,137 kW are ready for inspection and about to start production (4)

Social inclusion as a collective urban project: urban farm in Lisbon and street vendors in Rio de Janeiro

In this communication we present urban experiences in different contexts as an answer to the complex issue of social inclusion. We provide ideas to achieve a balance where city, urban space and social inclusion integrate migration, cultural diversity and poverty. We propose, using two different but interrelated case studies, "the urban farms in Lisbon" and the "informal public markets in Rio de Janeiro", to debate about the question of social inclusion. We see this issue not as a problem that exists and must be solved, but as reality to be integrated into a collective project, which is to live and to work in the city and in society. The urban offer and its accessibility to the population are important aspects to consider, being the participation of citizens crucial from a perspective of collective learning. The proposals presented, can provides a range of open and flexible possibilities.DINAMIA'CET-IU

A obra Ping-Pong para piano de Carolina Cardoso de Menezes

O presente trabalho é parte integrante da pesquisa de doutorado intitulada “Carolina Cardoso de Menezes, a pianeira”. Temos como objetivo mapear a carreira da pianista, arranjadora e compositora carioca, dentro do cenário musical brasileiro. Seu estilo de tocar, sua trajetória artística na época áurea do rádio, suas composições e suas parcerias contribuíram para sua peculiar maneira de tocar. Pretendemos neste trabalho apresentar os elementos do idiomatismo pianístico de Carolina Cardoso de Menezes utilizando como exemplo sua obra Ping-Pong para piano

Carolina Cardoso de Menezes e sua trajetória no rádio

O trabalho constitui-se em relatar parte da trajetória musical da pianista e compositora carioca Carolina Cardoso de Menezes (1913-2000) mapeando os acontecimentos numa breve biografia, enfatizando sua carreira de sucesso e reconhecimento nas maiores rádios do Rio de Janeiro nas décadas de 30, 40 e 50

Developing comprehensive indicators for monitoring rural policy impacts on landscape in Alentejo, southern Portugal

In recent decades, rural Europe has experienced major transitions, impelled by multiple drivers at varying scales, leading to increasingly differentiated modes of rural occupance. There is a need to monitor the multiple forces driving these transitions, so as to ensure that rural support and development policies are well targeted. In this paper, we develop a methodology which recognizes and regionalizes the three dimensions underlying rural multifunctionality, namely production, consumption and protection as initially conceptualized by Holmes (2006, 2012). In our approach, these three dimensions are linked to socio-economic dynamics, which vary across space and may act as a stimulus or a constraint on the multifunctional transition. For the municipalities in Alentejo, southern Portugal, we construct an appropriate set of indicators for conveying the four (production, protection, consumption and socio-economic) dimensions studied. Results show that with a robust set of spatial indicators the different dimensions by Holmes were gauged across the case study area. Further, results also highlight the advantages of crosschecking the production, protection and consumption dimensions with a fourth socio-economic dimension in order to comprehsively explore the possible ways in wich policy targetting can be made. This method can be a valuable tool to inform policy targetting and decision-making, including those of potential investors. Future research pathways are delineated in order to refine the employed indicator set and to include other possible dimensions and analytical techniques into this innovative methodological framework