Research in Architecture

Recommended Prerequisites

Completion of the previous study cycle.

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit is structured in two components: theoretical and theoretical-practical. The theoretical classes are taught in lectures by the teachers of the curricular unit. These classes also include presentations previously prepared by working groups and their discussion guided by teachers. Theoretical-practical classes bring together students around the proposed themes.

Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the course unit are the acquisition of theoretical and methodological skills in the field of architectural research. On the one hand, it is intended to deepen key concepts; and on the other hand, it focuses on research methodologies which are relevant for the thesis proposal within the scope of the Master's Dissertation in Architectural Design or in Architectural Theory.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The syllabus contents of the course are guided by lines of approach that inform the development of the Dissertation proposal, of which:

. the course of a Dissertation - research and stages of the work;

. research methods for Architectural Design and Theory;

. fields of development of a thesis proposal: abstract, objectives and relevance, literature review, structure and method.

In addition to these contents, there are also the themes proposed in class for research and group presentation:

. bibliographic references and styles;

. review for a text or a book;

. descriptions of spaces, from the room to the landscape;

. critical analysis of a MIA dissertation in Architectural Design;

. critical analysis of MIA dissertation in Architectural Theory;

. analysis of a public exam: presentation and answers.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Other: 25.0%
Research work: 50.0%

Bibliography

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. BORDEN, Iain; RUEDI, Katerina Ruedi Ray (2000). "The dissertation: an architecture student’s handbook". Londres: Architectural Press. 2006

. CAMPENHOUD, Luc Van; MARQUET, Jacques; QUIVY, Raymond (1988). "Manual de investigação em ciências sociais". Lisboa: Gradiva. 2018

. ECO, Umberto (1977). "Como se Faz uma Tese em ciências humanas". Lisboa: Presença. 2015

. GROAT, Linda, WANG, David (2002). "Architectural research methods". New York: Wiley. 2013

. KOSTOF, Spiro (ed.) (1977). "The Architect: chapters in the history of the profession." New York: Oxford University Press. 1986

. "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association". Washington: APA, 2019

. RENDELL, Jane (2004). Architectural research and disciplinarity. "Architectural Research Quarterly", 8(2): 141-147