PRR Project

Summary

The researcher will lead efforts in documenting and preserving Modern Architecture, aiming to refine contemporary interventions that harmonize heritage values with current societal needs. This role entails an interdisciplinary methodology, merging historical insights with analyses of materials, construction methods, and pertinent economic, social, and environmental data. TASKS— Develop innovative research connecting architectural theory to practice, creating strategies for contemporary challenges such as social equity, energy efficiency, comfort, and climate change.— Develop technical retrofitting solutions for modern heritage to meet the European Commission´s 2050 energy and environmental objectives.— Assist in the heritage listing process to safeguard significant modern architecture.— Establish research collaborations with entities like Docomomo International and Docomomo Portugal to enhance the documentation and preservation of modern heritage.— Initiate dissemination efforts to elevate the discourse on modern heritage preservation and intervention strategies.— Lead training and workshops engaging various stakeholders in participatory processes for modern heritage management (heritage managers, developers, technicians, and inhabitants) and co-creation for modern heritage management.— Develop educational programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on the sustainable management of modern heritage of listed buildings of exceptional value and ordinary buildings, both distinguished by their distinctive features and high adaptability potential. PROFILE— Education in Architecture and a specialization in Modern Architectural Heritage.— Participation in funded research projects.— Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.— Experience in organizing international scientific conferences and platforms for knowledge transfer.— Experience in teaching, supervising, and tutoring research fellows.— Membership in international organizations dedicated to the preservation of modern heritage. CONTEXTThe focus on History within architectural education at FAUP has sparked significant discourse on heritage preservation, particularly concerning Modern Heritage. This architecture is noted for its innovative use of materials and construction methods. Yet, many of these buildings face challenges with energy efficiency and comfort due to outdated technologies and poor insulation. Addressing contemporary issues like climate adaptation and inhabitant well-being calls for novel approaches.The preservation efforts at FAUP extend to both officially recognized (listed) buildings and those of ordinary heritage, each presenting unique opportunities for space optimization and adaptation. The task of modernizing these structures to meet today´s standards involves reinterpreting their original functions and assessing their impact on reducing new construction´s environmental footprint. Twentieth-century heritage is pivotal in achieving the European Commission´s decarbonization goals, with digital technologies playing a key role in this transformation.FAUP´s contribution to the documentation, acknowledgment, and promotion of Modern Architecture is significant, with its efforts encapsulated in acclaimed publications and research projects like ‘Keeping it Modern’ and the ‘Atlas of Architectural Design in Built Heritage’.This position aims to enhance the existing research on modern heritage preservation, focusing on integrating efficiency and comfort improvements. It will bolster high-value research efforts and cultivate innovative building strategies, aligned with the New European Bauhaus initiative.• Benefits and resources offered to the selected candidate (max. 2.000