Open Courses Cooperation for development in Architecture

This course aims to train architects, professionals from related areas, or other technicians to intervene in development and humanitarian cooperation contexts, promoting sustainable and socially responsible solutions. It is aimed at anyone interested in consolidating their knowledge of theories and practices of cooperation in the context of joint intervention with all the actors on whom the necessary diagnosis and action depend. The partnerships established are intended to simulate the relationship between the different organisations that cooperate to guarantee the quality of life of the target communities. As the course is dedicated to a field of action that is little worked on, it presents innovative teaching methodologies. In this sense, emerging teaching and practical techniques are developed in the field of quality of life in the human habitat, offering a practical and theoretical approach to tackling challenges in vulnerable communities.

CV Motivation letter. University degree Understanding of Portuguese and English

All professionals with responsibility for development cooperation intervention plans with a focus on the quality of spaces to promote quality of life (architects, urban planners, civil engineers, designers and other professionals in the field of construction and urban planning who wish to expand their skills to the humanitarian and international cooperation context, professionals linked to NGOs, international organisations, teaching and research institutions, seeking specialisation in the field of sustainable development and community participation. Students of architecture and related areas in the final stages of their training, public managers and technicians working in urban and social revitalisation.

Graduates of this course will be prepared to work in a variety of national and international contexts, working in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), foundations, international organisations and community projects. Some of the main career paths include: 1-Humanitarian Architecture: Developing infrastructure in vulnerable regions, collaborating with NGOs and humanitarian organisations. 2-Consultancy in Sustainable Urban Development: Planning projects that promote social inclusion and sustainable development. 3-Community Project Management: Coordination of participatory urbanisation actions and revitalisation of public spaces in deprived areas. 4-Architecture for Public Health: Designing health infrastructures that respond to local needs, in conjunction with the World Health Organisation. Education and Training: Empowering local communities and training professionals to promote sustainable and socially responsible construction practices. 5-Professionals will also be able to act as independent consultants, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop projects with a positive social and environmental impact. The theoretical and practical knowledge presented in the planned sessions are important tools for all those who work in the common space, in order to guarantee the Right to the City and to a space that is accessible to all who use it, and are therefore of interest to a wide range of professionals (Architects, Artists, Social Workers, Lawyers, Tour Operators, Cultural Animators, Journalists, Activists, Image Reporters, Co-operation Agencies, etc).