Geometry

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of Portuguese language.

Teaching Methods

The theoretical lessons consist mainly of lectures. This remarkably instructive teaching method is complemented by discussion groups, wherein student’s participation is systematically encouraged either through issues raised or through the efforts of complementary information, namely the use of critical thinking. In practical lessons, students develop individual work, in order to understand, apply and consolidate the various methods of representation / investigation involved in the design process in architecture.

The students will not be subject to exam.

Learning Outcomes

1. Field of different projection systems;

2. Domain of Space;

3. Capacity of synthesis and representation;

4. The geometry as a tool for design;

5. The geometry as support of thought;

6. Relationship of scales and sense of proportion.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Topography;

2. Axonometric representation;

3. Central projection system;

4. Solar insolation geometry of buildings.

Head Lecturer(s)

Teresa Maria da Silva Antunes Pais

Assessment Methods

Continous Assessment
1st midterm exam and 2nd midterm exam or single midterm: 40.0%
In additon to midterm exams, studentes must perform several pactical works on the topics covered in the theoretical lessons: 60.0%

Bibliography

ABAJO, F. – Geometria Descrita, 4 volumes, Editorial Donostierra, San Sebastian.

ANTUNES LOPES, João – Métodos Cotados e Aplicações, FCTUC, Coimbra.

CAVALEIRO E SILVA, João – Geometria de Insolação de Edifícios, LNEC, Lisboa.

SILVA PINHEIRO, Carlos – Desenho, TPU 55, MEeC, Lisboa.

WHITE, Gwen – Perspectiva para artistas, arquitetos e desenhadores, Editorial Martins Fontes, Lisboa.

VIANA, Vera - Duas por três, Geometria Descritiva A - 10º e 11º anos, Areal Editores, Porto.