Arquitetura Urgente

Abstract

The objective of the book is to present relevant topics, particularly those related to architectural design and its tools for transforming the built environment. It will serve as a day-to-day classroom tool, aiming to contribute to the continuous development of architecture, which will not be achieved by us, but by our students and their students. The book is divided into four chapters, organized into lecture notes: the first chapter addresses Graphic and Plastic Representation. The second chapter covers the history of architecture, encompassing historical movements, cultural influences, contemporary trends, and the preservation of cultural and architectural heritage. The third chapter is dedicated to architectural design, including Morphology, scales of action, and the issue of architecture related to climate change. Finally, the fourth chapter discusses technological aspects and the creative process from conception to execution, project support, environmental comfort and sustainability, and new structures already in use in Brazil and around the world. In addition to technical and regulatory issues, such as construction materials, sustainability, and energy efficiency, which are fundamental aspects for undergraduate courses in architecture and urbanism. Each chapter will be structured into individual lessons, which can be used independently, offering a balance between theory and practice, aiming to equip students with critical and creative thinking skills essential for professional practice in the field of architecture. Lastly, this book proposal represents the natural continuation of "Notas de Aula: Urbanismo," published by UFMS Press in 2020, and invites the reader on a more in-depth journey, now focused on Architecture. Both works are part of an editorial project aimed at promoting research and debate on topics relevant to society.