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FILLIPE DE SOUZA BANDEIRA AZEVÊDO
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Hygienic Housing in the City of Parahyba: the case of
privately built workers houses (1909
1932)
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Asesor : IVAN CAVALCANTI FILHO
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Fecha: 17-dic-2025
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This research aims to investigate the privately built
workers houses in the City of Parahyba,
between 1909 and 1932, and proposes to
discuss the prevailing context, the policies
promoting this typology and the particular
characteristics of the local production. At
the beginning of the 20th century, the
capital of the State of Paraíba became the
stage for urban reforms that materialized
hygienist and speculative interests. In this
context, through state incentives for private
initiatives, the privately built workers
houses were stimulated as an alternative to
affordable and hygienic housing and a
response to the housing deficit. The
relevance of this research lies in the
importance of the empirical object as a
product of its time, serving as a testimony
to the intentions shared by the ruling class,
the challenges faced by workers, and the
measures adopted to develop the housing
quality in the city.
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ABRAAO PINTO DE OLIVEIRA NOBREGA
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Urban, cruel and intolerant: relationships between spatial
patterns and the concentration of hate crimes in João
Pessoa, PB.
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Asesor : ANA GOMES NEGRAO
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Fecha: 17-dic-2025
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This paper discusses the physical characteristics of urban
and architectural space and its connection with violent
behavior, considering racist and/or LGBTphobic hate crimes.
It aims to understand the relationship between the physical
aspects of space and the occurrence of discriminatory acts,
based on the characterization of areas with the highest
density of mapped hate crimes. To this end, it employs a
qualitative-quantitative approach, proposing density
estimation interpolation (kernel heatmap) as the central
method, combined with the use of urban, road, and
architectural models for analyzing urban form and dynamics.
It also uses spatial data geoprocessing and
phenomenological investigations as auxiliary techniques,
linking their use to the spatialization of Police Investigations
(IPs), Detailed Incident Reports (TCOs), and other data
sources, in the time frame between 2019 and 2023, as
comparative variables to the survey of hate crimes via public
questionnaire. As a result, a dataset was produced that
systematizes the patterns of hate violence in João Pessoa,
highlighting the most critical areas in terms of the
concentration of the phenomenon. In addition, the spatial
characterization and leisure spaces were also carried out in
six areas of the city.
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LUCAS DE SOUZA JALES
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Campina Grande in the Heights: The Tall Mixed-Use
Building, Modern and Contemporary, under a
Comparative Study
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Asesor : GERMANA COSTA ROCHA
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Fecha: 17-dic-2025
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Constituents of the architectural repertoire in large and
medium-sized cities, the tall building often emerges as a
predominant element in the urban landscape. Symbolic
objects with ambitions that go beyond their commercial,
institutional, and functional purposes, this typology is
generally associated with a supposed image of
modernization, projecting an idea of development across
its various contexts of origin. This dissertation addresses
the typology of the tall mixed-use building in Campina
Grandespecifically those combining commercial and/or
business functions with residential onesconstructed
during both the period of architectural modernity and its
revival in contemporary times. Based on the study of two
distinct timeframes, from 1957 to 1967 and from 2010 to
2022, the work aims to identify common design
characteristics that permeate this type of building,
interpreting how the presence or absence of certain design
features may be more or less appropriately integrated
within the urban context. This approach is justified by the
need to bring this typology into the academic sphere, given
its significant impact on the urban environment, and to
reflect on its positive and negative aspects in relation to
current real estate development. Drawing on primary and
secondary, historical, and design sources, a comparative
methodological procedure is proposed, based on the
approach of Frampton (2015a). In this way, the research
seeks to explore the different contexts in order to
understand how the characteristics of this building type are
manifested. As a result, it is observed that certain design
features persist across the same typology over time, while
differences related to location and regulations can
influence the way the built object interacts with its
surroundings.
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CAMILA RENATA DE FIGUEIROA QUEIROZ
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The Bungalow in João Pessoa (1932 - 1963): An expression in
Architecture, in the City and in the Way of Living.
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Asesor : IVAN CAVALCANTI FILHO
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Fecha: 16-dic-2025
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The bungalow, a residential type popularized nationwide in the
first half of the 20th century, played an important role in
transforming the urban landscape of several Brazilian cities.
One of them, the capital of Paraíba, experienced the expansion
of its urban fabric as the government invested in successive
interventions involving the creation of road networks, new
residential areas, and the modernization of the city. These
urban improvements were accompanied by changes in
architectural production, which gradually began to reflect the
desires, especially of the upper-middle class, to live in healthy,
hygienic homes adapted to the demands of modern life. It was
in this context that the bungalow became popular in the capital's
residential sector, concentrated primarily in the expanding city
and surrounding areas. With a simple and compact floor plan,
the bungalow represented an affordable and modern housing
alternative, characterized by formal and ornamental elements
that contributed to the construction of a new urban image. With
the implementation of public housing policies, the type became
a viable instrument for facilitating homeownership for different
social classes. At the state level, between the 1930s and 1940s,
the Montepio dos Funcionários Públicos (Public Employees'
Insurance Fund) facilitated financing for its policyholders to
purchase housing, whether mid-to-high-end or even popular,
predominantly adopting the bungalow type. Already in the
1950s and early 1960s, the bungalow emerged as a recurring
model among buildings financedindividually or in
complexesby the federally funded Retirement and Pension
Institutes. The objective of this dissertation is to document the
bungalow's prominent role in João Pessoa's urban landscape,
understanding the relationship between the expanding and
modernizing city, the architecture being produced, and the
resulting distinct styles of living. To this end, the work explores
the trajectory of the typology from its emergence to its
dissemination in the capital of Paraíba, establishing a
connection between the city's expansion and its occupancy and
the presence of the bungalow, both through private initiative and
government funding. Finally, by identifying and mapping existing
examples of the typology, a panoramic analysis of this
production is conducted. This analysis examines a sample of
fifteen residential units built through private investment and
financing. The comparative analysis of these categories is
based on pre-established criteria, resulting in a summary table
that highlights the convergences and divergences within the
repertoire under analysis. Despite its importance in shaping the
residential landscape of the capital of Paraíba in the mid-20th
century, the bungalow is not officially recognized as a heritage
site, making it susceptible to interventions that not only detract
from its character but also lead to its disappearance. The
importance of this work lies in the urgent need not only to
further study the bungalow while it is still possible to capture it in
the city's landscape, but also to give it the prominence it
deserves within the urban, architectural, and social perspective
of the period.
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GUILHERME AMORIM CAVALCANTI
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The symbolic capital in movement: Awards and architecture in Latin America
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Fecha: 15-dic-2025
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This work aims to investigate contemporary architecture awards in Latin America, based on Pierre Bourdieu's theories of capital and symbolic power. It uses the Rogelio Salmona Latin American Architecture Prize and the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize as empirical objects. Every field, defined by Bourdieu (1989 [2003]) as structured spaces that support competition and accumulation of capital, possesses its own rules of negotiation and transaction, limits and restrictions, presenting a general economy of practices in which power is contested to produce value. The contemporary scenario, marked by consumption and the need for constant renewal of taste, adds new challenges to the means for moving symbolic capital in the architectural field, such as magazines, biennials, exhibitions, internet, and awards, instruments of distinction for the representation of architectural practice in Latin America. In this context, awards are characterized by the objective of synthesizing the universe considered in a single work, constituting particular questions for the conversion and expansion of symbolic capital within the context of the competition. The similarities and differences present in the selection mechanisms, agents, and results of the two awards studied here make them exemplary in reproducing dynamics common to awards, but positioned from their specific context and particularized in an attempt to amplify their capacity to confer prestige.
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VITÓRIA RAÍSSA FERREIRA MANGUEIRA
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Gypsy Territory: Memory, Exchanges, and Desire in the
Production of Space by the Traditional Calon Community
in the Municipality of Sousa/PB
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Asesor : DORALICE SATYRO MAIA
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Fecha: 15-dic-2025
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Although the Gypsy people have been part of Brazil's
territorial formation since the colonial period, they
remain under-researched in the field of Architecture and
Urbanism. In this regard, the research analyzes the
production of space by the traditional Calon community
in Sousa, in the interior of Paraíba, popularly known as
Rancho dos Ciganos, established in the city since the
1980s, among urban transformations that influenced its
sedentarization process. Although there are several
studies on the group, no investigations specifically
dedicated to the built environment and the tensions that
permeate its relationship with the city are known.
Therefore, a gap is identified in the understanding of
how this community marked by discrimination,
segregation, urban and housing precariousness, and a
slow process of land regularization constructs, adapts,
and resignifies its place. For this purpose, the research
was structured around three dimensions: memory,
exchanges, and desire, which guide the chapters, seeking
to reflect on the community regarding: (1) the form of
occupation in the first decades of sedentarization; (2) the
current organization and the relationships established in
the territory; and (3) the recent advances related to urban
improvement and future prospects for the place.
Methodologically, a qualitative and exploratory
approach is adopted, involving bibliographic review,
document analysis, interviews with residents, on-site
visits, and photographic survey. In addition to this, the
elaboration of thematic maps articulated with the
interpretations is underscored, seeking to highlight the
dynamics of exclusion faced by the community in
comparison to the rest of the city. Attention to narratives,
territorial practices, and the group dynamics guided the
reading of the data. The results indicate that the
production of space by the Gipsy people is based on
collective memory, on daily exchanges mediated by
networks of sociability, and on desires for urban
improvement. They also show that the segregation faced
by the group is reinforced by urban planning conditions
and, above all, by historical prejudices that limit access
to rights and services. Thus, the research invites
reflection on how territory is constructed, to whom it
belongs, and how it is possible to value the cultural and
ethnic diversity reflected in the ways of occupying and
inhabiting it.
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CAMILA BARBOSA ANDRADE
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Writing [in essay form] as architectural representation:
an analysis of the José Lins do Rego Cultural Space
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Asesor : CAROLINA SILVA OUKAWA
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Fecha: 15-dic-2025
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Based on the understanding that, in the field of architecture and urbanism, in general,
representations are mainly graphic or even three-dimensional (Rozestraten, 2017), this
study investigates the possibilities of writing as a form of representation. To this end,
it develops an analysis focused on the José Lins do Rego Cultural Center (João
PessoaPB), considered both as a designed architectural project and as a built work.
Among the instruments for apprehending the architectural object, writing stands out,
in the form of the essay (Larrosa, 2003) and its unfoldings through fiction (Saer, 2022).
Methodologically, the architectural analysis in this research is grounded in procedures
from musical analysis (Oukawa, 2019). The production of texts is anchored in both
direct experience (in the presence of the built work) and indirect experience (through
the reading of design representations), beginning with description. By employing a
basic body of architectural vocabulary to guide the initial incursions into the
architectural object, the writing progresses toward syntheses, both concerning the
analyzed built work itself and the analytical procedures and techniques employed.
Fiction operates as a transversal element, weaving together the multiple temporalities
and contradictions of the Cultural Center. As a result, the study culminates in an
analytical essay on the Cultural Center, alongside a reflection on the use of writing as
an instrument of architectural representation within the analytical process
undertaken.
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LUPITA TORRES DE PINA FERREIRA
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Manufacturing approach for rigid reticulated shells in Brazil:
Promoting production sovereignty in regions with lower industrial
development
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Asesor : FELIPE TAVARES DA SILVA
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Fecha: 15-dic-2025
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Rigid reticulated shells are curved structures composed of a mesh of
interconnected linear bars, capable of spanning large areas with
lightness, structural efficiency, and low material consumption. In
Brazil, these architectural structures have been built for over a decade,
mainly concentrated in the more industrially developed metropolitan
regions of the South and Southeast, using cutting-edge technology. In
regions with lower industrial development, however, there is a lack of
strategies adapted to the available manufacturing infrastructure,
resulting in less efficient constructions. The aim of this study is to
develop a fabrication approach for rigid reticulated shells suited to the
productive reality of a broader portion of Brazilian territories,
promoting manufacturing sovereignty in these regions. Initially, the
guidelines of the approach were defined, based on the use of focused
flexible manufacturing systems (FFMS) and the employment of
widely available CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines,
combined with strategies to reduce environmental impact in
construction, such as the use of timber as the main structural material
and the development of demountable buildings. For this purpose, a
custom algorithm generates a digital model of the shells, enabling the
extraction of fabrication data and files, including connection and
cladding systems, as well as a component coding system to support the
fabrication and assembly of the structure. The connections were
inspired by the Lo-Fab pavilion system (King et al., 2016), composed
of vertical plates welded to a central cylindrical tube with the aid of
two six-axis robotic arms. To replace the use of six-axis robots, which
are not readily accessible in the Brazilian architectural context, two
lower-automation methods were proposed: the Assisted Union Method
(AUM), which uses a customized mechanical device allowing a single
worker to assemble the connection, and the Tab and Slot Interlocking
Method (TSIM), which uses four-axis CNC cutting to produce slots
that indicate the position of component assembly. The proposed
cladding system is lightweight and low-cost, using alveolar
polypropylene panels or aluminum composite material (ACM), cut
with two-or three-axis CNC machines and fixed to the bars from
simple folds and screws. The bars are made of timber, a renewable and
accessible resource. The final assembly of the structure is guided by
an alphanumeric identification code engraved on the components,
ensuring organization and fidelity of the form. The approach was
tested through two reduced-scale proof-of-concept models, validating
the AUM and TSIM methods and the overall feasibility of the process.
The results demonstrate that it is possible to construct rigid reticulated
shells using widely available resources, with strategies aimed at
reducing environmental impacts and ensuring reproducibility in
contexts with lower technological and industrial development.
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LYLLIAN MARIA ARRUDA DE LUNA
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ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN GLOBAL AND LOCAL: the hybrid
poetics of construction in the architecture of Francis Kéré
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Asesor : GERMANA COSTA ROCHA
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Fecha: 12-dic-2025
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This work aims to analyze Francis Kérés tectonic perspective
with a view to the expressiveness of hybrid technologies,
focusing on three of the four projects that comprise Gando
Primary School Complex: Gando Primary School (2001);
Gando Primary School Extension (2008) and Gando
Primary School Library (2010 - Under construction).
Amid the socio-environmental crisis, contemporary architects
have been required to adopt design practices that are more
responsive to the site of insertion. Thus, some architects have
sought a reciprocal interaction between local and global
production, in which the advantages of production are
combined as an alternative to the universalist tendencies. These
encounters are called hybridization. In this scenario, Francis
Kéré stands out by exploring hybrid technologies, reflecting his
social and environmental commitment to the local population,
while promoting a harmonious integration between architecture
and its surroundings. The research is also based on the concept
of tectonic in the architectural project to address the
expressiveness resulting from the relationship between the
formal architecture structure, the site and the constructive
aspects, starting from the design process. Based on this, the
analytical parameters under which the selected works studied
are defined. Redesign is adopted as a research tool, enabling
the investigation of the projects compositional structure and
making explicit their tectonic details and articulations. The
research is descriptive and exploratory in nature, adopting a
qualitative approach. It comprises the stages of a bibliographic
review, a documentary survey, the application of analytical
parameters, and, finally, a discussion of possible adaptations
and reproductions of hybrid techniques in the contemporary
architectural solutions developed by the architect. The result
demonstrates the potential of combining hybrid technical and
expressive solutions, exploring both global and local modes of
production, as an innovative architectural response resistant to
cultural homogenization, present in Kérés projects. The duality
between the artisanal and the industrial, as well as between the
tectonics of heaviness and lightness, resonates throughout all
the projects analyzed, assuming a central role in their
architectural language. Kéré explores the poetic dimension of
architecture through the integration of material, cultural, and
aesthetic aspects in the formal result.
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THUANY GUEDES MEDEIROS
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"Footprints in the Sand": the plots on the beaches of the João
Pessoa-PB metropolitan area. The case of Ponta
de Campina.
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Asesor : MARCELE TRIGUEIRO DE ARAUJO MORAIS
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Fecha: 26-nov-2025
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The poor man's leisure is the beach: a common phrase heard
among people with lower purchasing power who live in coastal
cities. This can be explained by the fact that beaches are free
public spaces and, therefore, financially accessible. But do these
beaches welcome everyone equally? Or are there obstacles to
fully enjoying the beaches and their attributes? Who are the
actors involved in the Beach Collective? What strategies and
tactics are used by urban audiences? More precisely, is there a
reproduction of the strategies of homogenization and
segregation of urban audiences on beaches? The research seeks
to understand the processes of urban fabrication and
appropriation in a collectivebeacheswhere human actors
can be users and manufacturers of technical and spatial devices
of the urban environment, but who are also influenced by their
surroundings, where other manufacturers shape the city. The
central objective of the research is to investigate current modes
of fabrication, the way in which these coastal spaces have been
produced, as well as the repercussions of these contemporary
modes of fabrication of space on the city itself and its urban
audiences. To this end, we use a combination of methodologies
consolidated in Urban Design studies analysis of physical
spatial configuration and urban morphology, behavioral maps ,
semi-structured interviews, and content analysis, with Latour's
Actor-Network theory. For this purpose, Ponta de Campina
Beach was chosen as the prime location for research. The Ponta
de Campina neighborhood, where the beach is located, is
currently undergoing a transformation in its spatial
configurations and social dynamics, with the (re)production of
multifamily buildings that follow the Resort/beachfront
typology. Despite the public nature of Brazilian beaches, the
case of Ponta de Campina reveals a free public space equipped
with different technical devices for private use or aimed at
specific audiences. The logic of exclusion from the city is
replicated on the beach; the homogenization of the public in the
built urban space is reflected in the beaches where they are
located, which can lead to the loss of a space where the essence
of the public still survives, despite the difficulties.
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GABRIELA VARGAS RODRIGUES
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PROPOSAL TO DESIGN WITH THE AUTISTIC USER
based on User-Centered Design
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Asesor : CARLOS ALEJANDRO NOME SILVA
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Fecha: 26-nov-2025
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This thesis aims to reflect on the inclusion of young
autistic people, who are transitioning to independent
adulthood, in the design process of their residential
environments. To legitimize the importance of this group's
active participation in design practices, we propose the
development of a conceptual model aligned with UserCentered Design (UCD), Architectural Programming, and
Environmental Psychology. Given the increasing number
of diagnoses of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD), it is essential to investigate participatory methods
and design approaches capable of fostering environments
more suited to the daily lives of neurodiverse individuals.
In this context, we recognize that integrating theoretical
foundations and design practices is essential to
acknowledge the experiences and deepen our
understanding of the demands of autistic people in
defining their living spaces. Therefore, we sought to
develop applied research with a qualitative approach,
structured in three distinct phases: bibliographical
research, field survey, and proposal development. The
methodological procedures adopted include a systematic
literature review and semi-structured interviews with
autistic users, a multidisciplinary team, and architects. The
primary outcome is a proposed conceptual model,
developed through dialogue among designers, autistic
individuals, and the multidisciplinary team, that aims to
serve as a tool for creating more sensitive, accessible, and
inclusive residential environments.
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LIÊSSA DE PAULA DIAS
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The production of a planned urban enclave in Mossoró in
the 21st century
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Asesor : DORALICE SATYRO MAIA
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Fecha: 19-nov-2025
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The production of urban space in contemporary cities has
been marked by the interplay between the imperatives of
the capitalist logic of accumulation, the rise of neoliberal
policies, and the institutional reconfiguration of the State.
This structuring triad has intensified the processes of
inequality and socio-spatial segregation in various urban
formations within the context of capitalist urbanization.
Considering the reality of medium-sized Brazilian cities,
this thesis analyzes the production of the Urban Expansion
and Real Estate Valorization Sector (SEUVI), located in
the city of Mossoró, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte,
throughout the 21st century. Situated in the northwestern
portion of the municipality, this new expansion front
concentrates the implementation of gated residential
spaces, tertiary-sector establishments, and private
institutions aimed at upper social strata. This research
questions the relationships established between the
interests of economic agents and the actions of the
municipal government in structuring this new urban
expansion area, seeking to understand how the production
of built space reinforces the process of socio-spatial
segregation in Mossoró. The thesis argues that the citys
urban structure has undergone a profound redefinition
resulting from the pact between public and private agents,
whose actions have shaped a planned urban enclave as an
expression of a political-economic project for the
(re)production of socio-spatial segregation. The planning
of a new location within Mossorós intra-urban space,
linked to the production of new urban habitats and private
collective consumption spaces, reveals, on the one hand,
the segregationist logic guiding the urbanization of this
sector, and, on the other, the profitable nature of real estate
valorization as a vector of capitalist accumulation,
mediated by state action. Thus, the research aims to
understand the production process of the SEUVI,
highlighting the strategies of the agents involved and the
nature of the real estate developments implemented,
especially concerning land structure transformation and
property valorization. Methodologically, the study was
developed in four stages:
i) bibliographical research on the themes and concepts
addressed; ii) documentary survey at the Mossoró Sixth
Notary Office, in municipal cartographic databases (2006,
2012, 2017, and 2023), and in the Conceptual Master Plan
Zoning (2019), as well as consultation of websites of
developers and construction companies, internal
regulations of gated residential spaces, and data from IBGE and SIGEF; iii) fieldwork, including interviews with
residents and real estate promoters, aerial captures by
drone, and photographic records in loco (2023 and 2025);
and iv) data systematization and analysis through maps,
charts, and tables. These elements enabled the analysis of
the sectors production process and, consequently, the
confirmation of the stated thesis. It is argued that, from the
mid-2000s onward, a profound transformation began in the
urban structure of Mossoró, driven by a modernistoriented urban plan and aligned with land and real estate
interests. This coalition between Market and State
consolidated itself as a project of land and real estate
valorization, sustained by the selective and unequal
production of urban space, deepening socio-spatial
inequalities and steering the citys recent expansion
toward an exclusionary and segregating territorial model.
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ANA CRISTINA CLAUDINO DE MELO
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A(fe)CTIVE HOME: Supportive Ambiences for Ageing in Place
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Asesor : ANGELINA DIAS LEAO COSTA
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Fecha: 31-jul-2025
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Population aging has long ceased to be merely
statistical projections of a distant future and has
become a global, evolving, and complex
phenomenon that brings with it both physical and
emotional challenges. The fastest growth in the
elderly population is expected to occur in less
developed countriesa trend reflected in Brazils
demographic landscape. As a result, governments,
the World Health Organization, and the United
Nations have been working to promote strategies
that support quality of life through public policies
aimed at encouraging healthy aging. Architecture and
urban planning, which are responsible for the design
of spaces, join in a multidisciplinary manner with
other fields of knowledge, contributing to the wellbeing of the elderly. This population, in the face of
physiological changes and the functional decline
intrinsic to aging, interacts in a particular way with
their environmentsespecially residential ones
because these involve both physical and subjective
aspects related to people and their surroundings.This
thesis aims to reflect on residential environments for
the elderly, guided by the Ageing in Place approach
through a methodological framework in the form of a
set of tools suited for contextual assessment and
guidance in planning housing for old age. This
framework is grounded in understanding the
relationships between older adults and their homes,
using the proposed methodology and incorporating
affective listening. Both objective and subjective
aspects were explored and analyzed regarding
emotional relationships, place attachment, and
perceptions of urban and private living environments.
A literature review and bibliographic research were
conducted to build the conceptual foundation,
followed by data collection to better understand
current realities. The city of João Pessoa, in the state
of Paraíba (PB), was chosen as the area for a
qualitative exploratory research, focusing on a group
of elderly participants in the extension project Oficina
Casa Afetiva (Affective Home Workshop), enrolled at
the Paraíba Institute on Aging (Instituto Paraibano de
Envelhecimento) at UFPB. This group participated in
interactive workshops where tools such as a visual
selection, participatory mapping, mental maps, cubehouse modeling, wish poems, photographic surveys,
affective listening, questionnaires, and semi structured interviews were used. Through the
analysis and discussion of the tools applied during
the various proposed moments with this
heterogeneous group, it was found that all tools had
both strengths and limitations and complemented
one another. A methodological framework was
proposed, comprising a set of tools CASA
A(fe)TIVA, based on the results obtained from the
sample group. Despite the diversity of family
arrangements and the presence of conflicting
emotions, participants revealed strong emotional
bonds and attachments to their living spaces, shaped
by lived memories and the ambiance of their homes.
These emotional ties often outweighed physical
factors such as accessibility and adaptability, which
were ultimately constrained by economic and
financial considerationskey determinants in the
feasibility of ageing in place. This directly impacts
quality of life, emotional and physical well-being,
comfort, safety, autonomy, and the overall well-being
of older individuals, influencing planning and
decision-making related to housing in old age.
Further research is recommended to validate the
proposed set of tools.
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WLADIMIR TEJO DE ARAUJO PINTO MEDEIROS
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Flexible User-Centered Furniture for Compact Housing: Design
Process for Digital Fabrication
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Fecha: 18-jul-2025
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Hora: 10:00
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The digital fabrication process has several characteristics that must be considered to ensure that the final product is adequate. Currently, this process is carried out empirically, without following a specific framework or model. To address this issue, a project development tool was created based on a taxonomy for digital fabrication, aiming to facilitate understanding and the creation of products using digital fabrication, grounded in three pillars: User Experience (UX), Parametric Design Thinking (PDT), and Technology Readiness Levels (TRL). It is desirable that the user be at the center of the design process, with their needs understood and addressedsomething that often does not happen, especially in the case of compact housing, notably Social Housing (HIS). Parametric design enables more efficient solutions and forms by considering aspects such as distances, proportions, dimensions, volumes, geographic conditions, and regional materials. It also allows the exploration of multiple design alternatives for selection and refinement, helping to avoid rework and unnecessary costs, while providing greater control over the object through easy manipulation. These factors facilitate mass customization at costs comparable to standardization. When combined with digital fabrication, which allows for material optimization, reduced waste, and greater precision, production costs can be significantly lowered. The Design Science Research (DSR) method was used to achieve the study's objectives. As part of the process development, a flexible piece of furniture a dining/work tablewas designed simultaneously. Initially, semantic and synchronic analyses were conducted to understand the opportunities offered by flexible furniture and to identify existing types. In parallel, the Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) framework proposed by Mankins (1995) was applied to assess and support evaluations of technological maturity. The selected material was MDF, and the manufacturing processes used were CNC milling and laser cutting, reaching TRL level 4 to date. The tool provided a clear organization of the stages, enabling the documentation and analysis of the different phases involved in creating or modifying processes. This facilitated decision-making and adjustments at each step, reduced time spent, improved product quality, ensured clear documentation and continuous evaluation, and supported the development of usercentered products. It also allowed for systematization and replicability in different contexts and projects.
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RAFAEL PONCE DE LEON AMORIM
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Sky temperature modeling and its effects on building energy and thermal performance in Brazil
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Fecha: 26-jun-2025
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Hora: 14:00
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The lack of measured downward longwave radiation (DLR) data in Brazil, combined with the use of sky temperature models that are not locally calibrated, introduces significant uncertainties in building energy simulations. These limitations compromise the accuracy of longwave radiative heat exchange estimations, which in turn influence the buildings overall energy balance. This study investigated the impact of sky temperature parameterization on the prediction of thermal and energy performance of buildings, aiming to improve the reliability of simulations across different Brazilian climate zones. Four clear-sky emissivity models implemented in the EnergyPlus software were analyzed and calibrated using data representative of Brazil's main climate groups: tropical, arid, and temperate. The results showed that the models, both in their original formulations and in the version calibrated by Li et al. (2017) and implemented in EnergyPlus, tend to overestimate DLR. After calibration, the locally adjusted version of the Berdahl and Martin (1984) model demonstrated the best agreement with actual atmospheric conditions. Based on 577 TMYx weather files, the average radiative sky cooling (RSC) potential across Brazil was estimated at 53 W/m², with a standard deviation of approximately 15 W/m². The potential was higher in dry regions and significantly lower in humid areas. Computational simulations of a singlestory reference dwelling indicated that DLR overestimation could lead to an increase of more than 20% in the annual Total Thermal Load, particularly in buildings with low thermal resistance roofing and predominantly nighttime occupancy. Despite the contributions, the study identified key limitations, including the scarcity of radiometric data and the lack of systematic information on sky conditions, which constrain the generalizability of the models to all atmospheric scenarios. These findings underscore the need to expand atmospheric data collection and to further explore the use of RSC as a passive cooling strategy in the Brazilian context. The results enabled the refinement of sky temperature models, enhancing the accuracy of energy simulations across diverse climatic conditions.
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BARBARA LUMY NODA NOGUEIRA
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Thermal comfort in office activities in hot and humid climates: influence of adaptive actions in in-person and remote work
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Fecha: 30-may-2025
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Hora: 14:00
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This study investigated occupants' perception of thermal
comfort during the working day in two types of buildings
artificially air-conditioned offices and predominantly naturally
ventilated homes located in a city with a hot and humid
climate. Using empirical data from environmental
measurements and questionnaires applied to 458
participants (resulting in 632 valid responses), we sought to
understand the influence of adaptive actions on thermal
perception and evaluate their predictive potential using
machine learning algorithms. The environments presented
contrasting thermal conditions: offices with an average
temperature of 23.5 °C and homes with 27.6 °C. Although
the homes exceeded the upper limit of the comfort zone for
naturally ventilated environments, 91.1% of the occupants
reported thermal comfort, suggesting greater tolerance in
these spaces. In the offices, 35.21% reported discomfort,
mainly due to cold, revealing possible excesses in artificial
air conditioning. Adaptive actions varied according to
typology. In offices, drinking and wearing extra clothes stood
out; in homes, light clothing and opening windows
predominated. When grouped together, adaptive actions
showed a better association with perceived comfort,
especially in homes. The predictive stage applied six
machine learning algorithms - Support Vector Machines
(SVM), Naive Bayes Classifier (NB), Neural Network (NN),
Logistic Regression (LoR), Nearest Neighbors (kNN) and
Random Forest (RF) - to predict thermal perception (comfort,
discomfort from heat or cold), testing different combinations
of environmental, personal, and adaptive variables. In
offices, the inclusion of multiple adaptive variables improved
the performance of the models (especially SVM, with
F1=0.83 and RF, with F1=0.81). In homes, on the other
hand, the models showed high performance regardless of
the inclusion of these variables (F1=0.95), indicating that
largely homogeneous adaptive behaviors (such as wearing
light clothing) offer low discriminative power.
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DAVI MENDES AGRA
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Fragmentation and socio-spatial inequalities: Analysis of the different housing
arrangements in the southwestern portion of the Urban Macrozone of Campina
Grande-PB
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Fecha: 08-abr-2025
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Hora: 09:00
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The (re)production of urban space in a fragmented way was initially identified in
the context of metropolises, however, it has already reached medium-sized
cities and is advancing as a trend. In Campina Grande-PB, specifically in the
southwestern portion of its urban macrozone, the socio-spatial fragmentation
can be identified in the midst of the expansion of its urban area, whose
urbanization gained notoriety after the emergence of the Malvinas
neighborhood, in 1983, and the consequent valorization of the urbanized land,
mainly as a result of the extension of Avenida Floriano Peixoto, requalification of
BR 230 Alça Sudoeste, as well as the emergence of businesses and services
that serve the entire city and nearby regions. These factors drew the attention of
the real estate market, especially the housing sector, which implemented
different housing arrangements, through which they coexist in the same urban
fabric: social housing projects; the allotments marketed as planned
neighborhoods; and condominiums closed horizontals. The socio-spatial
analysis of the Acácio Figueiredo and Raimundo Suassuna, Portal Sudoeste
and Parkville projects, having infrastructure, mobility and housing as guiding
axes, contributed to diagnose the impacts of urban fragmentation on sociospatial inequalities, through the identification of problems, potentialities and
guidelines. It was possible to perceive that these three housing arrangements
differ in terms of public and private leisure, urban mobility and, above all, in the
standards of the buildings. Because they coexist in the same urban fabric,
socio-spatial fragmentation, as well as segregation, becomes evident. The
method of analysis was regressive-progressive, which allows the researcher to
analyze a given socio-spatial reality, based on its historical production, the
social relations of production of daily life and the contradictions inherent in
societies. This study will contribute to a better understanding of the logic of
transformations in the southwestern portion of the Urban Macrozone of
Campina Grande, but also of the city's own spatial production logic in the last
four decades.
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MARCUS VINÍCIUS CUQUEJO SODRÉ
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Relationships between public and private spaces: characteristics of urban
elements that impact walkability at the public-private interface at the lot scale
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Fecha: 31-ene-2025
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Hora: 09:00
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Walkability, as conceptualized and referenced by renowned professionals and
researchers from the 20th century onwards, can be specifically defined as the
conditions of the urban environment for pedestrian mobility, focusing on the
perspective of pedestrians. Its components encompass a range of factors, from
physical characteristics and details of public-private interfaces (PPIs) and
intersections to themes such as thermal and acoustic comfort, urban mobility,
attractiveness, socio-spatial interaction, sustainability, public and traffic safety,
and health. Under this theme, the general objective of this research is to
propose a walkability assessment tool adapted for application to the publicprivate interface with sidewalks segregated from the roadway, at the lot scale,
using indicators and criteria linked to the exclusive or priority responsibilities
and/or interests of individual property owners and lot possessors (iCLot tool).
This tool primarily considers the municipal legislation of João Pessoa, the
capital of Paraíba (Brazil). The methodology adopted involved a literature
review, followed by the selection of three main references for adapting a
walkability assessment tool originally designed for the block and neighborhood
scales (iCam 2.0) to the lot scale. Subsequently, the tool was applied through
data collection and analysis on a representative number of PPIs of lots adjacent
to a selected standard street. The researched PPIs, exhibiting distinct
characteristics and walkability evaluations even when situated on the same
street and, in some cases, on the same block face, highlight the relevance of
conducting assessments at the lot scale, rather than solely at the block and/or
neighborhood scales, as is common in existing similar tools and methodologies.
The proposed adaptation (iCLot) is accessible for application by students and
professionals in architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering who seek to
assess PPIs for purposes such as studying or developing architectural projects
for buildings and sidewalks. This is particularly relevant for cities where urban
legislation assigns property owners or possessors responsibilities related to the
use and occupation of properties and the construction and maintenance of
sidewalks and façades, as is the case in João Pessoa and other Brazilian
cities. The collection and qualitative analysis of data through the application of
iCLot can further support the development of projects, works, and interventions
aimed at improving walkability. The scores that qualify each indicator and
category related to the involved PPIs are useful for prioritizing these
improvement actions, considering the quality levels of the indicators and
categories
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MARIA JESSICA OLIVEIRA DA COSTA
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From Text to Architecture: The Design of Contemporary Brazilian Prison
Buildings
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Fecha: 31-ene-2025
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Hora: 09:00
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When analyzing the development of penal architecture over the years, it is clear that penitentiary spaces originated from the social need to create environments for the application of judicial sentences. In Brazil, discussions about penitentiary spaces led to the development of prescriptive texts with the purpose of defining the principles and criteria for how they should be. The first legal texts dealt essentially with the classification system of sentences and their punishments, with few references to the physical characteristics of penitentiaries. The Penal Code of 1830 was the first to be established, followed by the codes of 1890 and 1940. However, it was in the Penal Execution Law (LEP) of 1984 that important contributions to penitentiary architecture were observed. Finally, the Basic Guidelines for Penal Architecture were developed, representing the first guide for the development of architectural projects aimed at improving national prison policies. The main objective of this research is to investigate how the principles of criminal law established in the Basic Guidelines for Penal Architecture influence the spatial configuration of contemporary prisons in Brazil. Based on the theory of the social logic of space, this investigation seeks to understand how these guidelines are applied in the planning of three distinct prison units in Brazil, including a model project prepared by the former National Penitentiary Department (Depen), currently the National Secretariat for Penal Policies (SENAPPEN). The analysis focuses on the relationship between the normative precepts expressed in the prescriptive text and the spatial solutions presented in the plans, considering the particularities of each building under study and the implications for the national penitentiary system.
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MARIANA BARROS VARJAL
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Thermal performance of social housing on the East
Northeast coast: Study based on specific changes in design
variables
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Fecha: 30-ene-2025
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Hora: 14:00
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Social Housing (SH) in Brazil has historically presented
low quality in habitability criteria, often neglected in favor
of mass production focused on quantity, often at the
expense of the well-being of users. This approach has
resulted, for example, in buildings with low thermal
performance, highlighting the need for a new paradigm for
these housings. This research aims to evaluate, based on
NBR 15575 (ABNT, 2021), the effectiveness of specific
interventions in the design of SH in relation to thermal
performance, with special attention to the northeast east
coast. Through computer simulations, it was possible to
initially classify the thermal performance of the SH
studied and, then, perform new analyses by changing
different design variables to seek improvements in the
level of performance of the buildings. Two typologies
were examined: a single-family dwelling and a multifamily dwelling. In the first, the changes focused on the
envelope materials, while in the second, variables related
to materials, geometry, occupancy, and solar orientation
were explored. The results showed that the use of
insulating materials in the roofs of single-family
residential housing units increased the PHFT, reduced the
ToMax and the CgTT, raising the performance level to the
intermediate category. In multifamily residential housing
units, the inclusion of a flag on the access door to the
housing units, allowing cross ventilation, also contributed
to the increase in the PHFT and the reduction of the
ToMax and the CgTT in all units analyzed and for all
cities covered. With these findings, we hope to contribute
to future analyses of thermal performance in the context
studied, in addition to promoting improvements in the
habitability and efficiency of residential housing units.
Furthermore, the research reinforces the importance of
including thermal simulations during the design phase of
the architectural project, promoting buildings that are more
suited to the climate and the needs of users.
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ANA CLARA MARQUES BEZERRA
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ARCHITECTURE AND PLACE, A LOOK BEYOND THE CENTER: THE
CONTEMPORARY HOUSE BUILT IN CARUARU-PE, CAMPINA GRANDE-PB,
AND JUAZEIRO DO NORTE-CE
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Asesor : WYLNNA CARLOS LIMA VIDAL
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Fecha: 29-ene-2025
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Hora: 09:30
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Contemporary Brazilian architecture is in a process of development, and
reflections on the subject must consider the diverse aspects that influence
architectural production in each location, such as social, economic, territorial,
and bioclimatic contexts. Based on this premise, this research focuses on
contemporary Brazilian residential architecture produced in the Northeast region
by young architects and built outside capital cities in towns with a semi-arid
climate. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between
architecture and place, seeking to identify potential particularities and similarities
in six houses designed by three young architectural firms: Jirau Arquitetura e
Urbanismo, based in Caruaru (PE); Lins Arquitetos Associados, based in
Juazeiro do Norte (CE); and Vila Nova Arquitetura e Urbanismo, based in
Campina Grande (PB), within the timeframe from 2010 to 2023. The analyses
considered three criteria: place, discourse, and materiality. The results indicate
that architectural productions establish contextual relationships through design
strategies that, while sharing some similarities, reveal particularities related to
the specific characteristics of each location and the methodology adopted by
each firm
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