Class Rehabilitation and Conservation of Buildings

Developed societies demand the conservation of the values and meanings of ancient urban areas.
Architectural intervention in these areas requires the use of specific methodologies studied in this discipline.

Conservation and rehabilitation of old buildings:

• Different kinds of works for the conservation and rehabilitation of old buildings; causes of decay and strategies for rehabilitation.

Conservation project:

• Structural reinforcements; masonry and its reinforcement; floors and roofs; stonework; traditional plasters; carpentry; ceramic materials and coatings.

Rehabilitation project:

• Compatibility of functions; concept of minimum intervention; How to preserve wood, stone and metals; Regular maintenance.

The teaching methodology includes a diversified strategy with phases of:

¿ Exposure and exemplification;

¿ Discussion and reflection on the themes addressed;

¿ Designing the rehabilitation of an old building.

Students will make a pratical study for de rehabilitation on an ancient building. They will make two presentations of their work. The presentations will be evaluated (values from 0 to 20).

The evaluation is continuous. There will be an attendance sheet during the classes.

AGUIAR, José, e outros, (2002), Guião de apoio à reabilitação de edifícios habitacionais, LNEC, Lisboa

Cota: EC/394-BC

APPLETON, João 1ª ed., (2003), Reabilitação de edifícios antigos: Patologias e tecnologias de intervenção. Orion. Amadora.

Cota: AQ/251-BC

TEIXEIRA, Gabriela Barbosa, (1998), Diálogos de edificação: Estudo de técnicas tradicionais de construção, CRAT, Porto.

Cota: EC/2-BC