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16743
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
L0
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| ECTS Credits |
2
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| Workload |
O (42H)/OT(2H)/PL(2H)/S(2H)/TC(2H)/T(2H)/TP(4H)
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| Scientific area |
Engenharia
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
Upon completion, students will:
• Understand climate change's influence on post-disaster rebuilding.
• Analyse financing challenges in urban climate adaptation.
• Demonstrate disaster preparedness for climate change.
• Evaluate urbanisation's environmental impacts on infrastructure.
• Apply ecosystem-based adaptation for climate mitigation.
• Design flood-resistant structures.
• Assess the ecological impacts of materials and promote sustainability.
• Implement energy-efficient architectural designs.
• Apply integrated climate resilience in building design.
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Syllabus |
. Climate Change Adaptation Factors in Rebuilding After a Disaster; Financing climate change adaptation for cities: challenges and opportunities
. Disaster Preparedness; Climatic change Adaptation, disaster risk reduction and management, and building sustainability
. Environmental Issues for Rapid Urbanization and Infrastructure; Understanding vulnerabilities and impacts; Ecosystem-based adaptation
. Resilient Design to Address Floods; Environmental risk factors (e.g. floods, land use conflicts); Sustainable solutions for pavements in the mitigation and adaptation to climate change
. Ecological Impacts of Building Materials and Systems; Integrating waste and CO2 utilisation for climate-resilient building sustainability
. Energy Efficiency and Architectural Forms: Energy efficiency in buildings
. Envelope Issues in Architectural Practice; Integrated Approaches to Climate Resilience and Sustainability in Building Design Energy efficiency in buildings.
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Main Bibliography |
This course's primary bibliography includes various resources relevant to climatic change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable building practices. Some commonly used resources may consist of:
. Academic Journals focusing on climate change adaptation, disaster management, and sustainable building practices.
. Books on climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable architecture.
. Reports from international organisations such as the United Nations and World Bank on climate change and disaster management.
. Conference Proceedings discussing the latest research and developments in the field.
. Government publications outline climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies and strategies.
Note: The bibliography provided is a starting point for students to explore and deepen their understanding of the course topics. Students are encouraged to engage with additional resources and stay updated on the latest developments in the field.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching Methodologies:
. Lectures: In-depth discussions of course material and concepts.
. Class Discussions: Small group discussions to exchange ideas and perspectives.
. Case Studies: Analysis of real-world examples to demonstrate practical applications.
. Group Work: Collaborative assignments for project completion, with opportunities for peer review.
. Workshops: Practical sessions applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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