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David Leite Viana has a post-doc. in Urban Morphology/Civil Engineering (FEUP), a PhD in Urban and Spatial Planning (IUU-UVa), a DEA in Modern City and Architecture (UVa) and a Dipl. Arch. (ESAP).
He is head of the Urban Planning Division at Matosinhos Municipality, professor at UPT, coordinator of the research area in Urbanism at CIAUD-UPT, PhD supervisor in the doctorate programme on Architecture for the Contemporary Metropolitan Territories (Iscte), research partner at ENGAGE Network (CAUGH-NTU), and expert evaluator at the European Commission.
He is co-founder and co-chair of the International Symposium Formal Methods in Architecture (FMA Symposia), member of the Sophia Journal scientific board (CEAU/AAI-FAUP), editor of Scopio Magazine (CEAU/AAI-FAUP) and member of its scientific board, PNUM Scientific Councillor and editorial board member of the journal Revista de Morfologia Urbana (RMU).
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CIAUD-UPT - Centro de Investigação em Arquitetura, Urbanismo e Design
O Centro de Investigação Gallaecia é responsável pela investigação e produção científica do DAMG. A equipa tem ganho regularmente financiamento para projetos de investigação, como coordenador ou parceiro, em candidaturas da FCT (projeto SEISMIC-V), programa Cultura 2000 (projeto VerSus) ou da Europa Criativa (projeto 3DPAST). A equipa realiza igualmente, consultoria e prestação de serviços a Municípios, assim como apoio às comunidades nas Juntas de Freguesia e Santa Casa da Misericórdia. Os principais projetos de investigação ganhos e coordenados pela equipa têm sido dedicados sobretudo a património vernáculo, arquitetura de terra, Património Mundial e multimédia. Atualmente, encontram-se em desenvolvimento, os projetos “Versus+: Heritage for People” do programa Europa Criativa, com participação de 4 países (2019-2023); e o projeto “SizaAtlas: Filling the gaps” projeto FCT, coordenado pelo ISCTE, com parceria da FAUP e da UPT (2021-2024).
Devido ao desenvolvimento ativo de projetos, de formação e capacitação, de valorização e proteção de património vernáculo e de arquitetura de terra, a equipa foi outorgada, com a Cátedra UNESCO de “Arquitetura de Terra, Desenvolvimento Sustentável e Culturas Construtivas”, da UNITWIN e Chaire UNESCO da CRAterre; e é membro institucional da Rede Ibero-americana PROTERRA de arquitetura e construção com terra.
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Publication Open Access Vernacular seismic culture in Portugal: On-going research2015 - Gomes, Filipa; Correia, Mariana; Viana, David; Carlos, Gilberto DuarteThis paper addresses the progress concerning the identification of the study areas, the selection of the specific case studies and the first analysis results. The study areas were designated according to their history of seismic activity. The case studies were chosen when considering the seismic resistance applied elements, the existent typological characteristics, the vernacular morphology and the current preservation of these strategies.Publication Open Access SI3 for urban resilience: A human-nature driven paradigm shift2023-12-01 - Maia, Jorge; Viana, David; Ribeiro, TelmaIn a world increasingly marked by environmental challenges and climate uncertainties, the urgency for a paradigm shift in our relationship with the planet Earth has never been more evident. The increasing awareness of time running out underscores the immediacy of action necessary to alleviate the impact of human activities on the planet’s resources and to address the pervasive effects of environmental issues and climate change. Moreover, as these adjustments unfold, there arises a need to reconsider the foundations of a shared future that is socially, environmentally, and technologically viable, and, consequently, it is necessary to rethink our connections with one another and the broader built environment – encompassing individuals, communities, and societies. This paper contends that the ongoing and forthcoming transformations necessitate a continuous re-evaluation of our common ground to ensure a more sustainable and resilient future for all. Therefore, this research advocates for the implementation of the SI3 framework as a catalyst for this paradigm shift – a framework that integrates inclusive, innovative, and intelligent solutions to foster urban resilience in the face of an evolving world. The imperative need for a transformative change in the way we perceive and interact with our built environment is also addressed through the NBC (nature-based cities) and GIM (green information modeling) models. Likewise, the challenges of dealing with the existing built environment are explored within the SI3 scope, emphasizing the importance of collecting and analyzing data related to space appropriation, daily flows, public space usage, social-spatial dynamics of buildings, and building energy consumption. By synthesizing and understanding this sort of data, the paper argues that cities can be better equipped to adapt, evolve, and thrive in the face of ongoing and future challenges, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable urban future.Publication Open Access Contributos para a formação na Gestão de Sítios Património Mundial e em Resiliência Climática: O Caso da Ilha de Moçambique [abstract]2025-06-25 - Flores, Joaquim; Correia, Mariana; Ribeiro, Telma; Milão, Susana; Viana, David; Neves, Isabel ClaraA Ilha de Moçambique, classificada Património Mundial da UNESCO em 1991, enfrenta ameaças crescentes decorrentes das alterações climáticas, particularmente devido ao aumento da frequência e intensidade dos ciclones. Estes fenómenos extremos constituem riscos significativos para o tecido urbano, o património cultural e as comunidades locais. Como resposta, são essenciais as iniciativas de capacitação dos técnicos locais e da população, para fortalecerem a gestão patrimonial e a resiliência das comunidades aos desastres naturais.Publication Open Access Para além da Forma: Território e Desafios Societais: Livro de Resumos: 13.ª Conferência PNUM 20252025-11-01 - Viana, David; Milão, Susana; Ribeiro, Telma; Spolaor, Sílvia; Bertolino, Lais; Lima, Alberto; Dias, Ana Mélice; Mendonça, AmaroLivro de resumos organizado pelo Departamento de Arquitetura e Multimédia Gallaecia da Universidade Portucalense (DAMG); CIAUD-UPT; Rede Lusófona de Morfologia Urbano (PNUM).Publication Open Access A vernacular settlement interpreted throughout an urban sustainable approach2014-01-01 - Carlos, Gilberto Duarte; Viana, David; Fumega Piñero, FranciscoThis paper seeks to identify the urban design potential embedded in informal processes of territorial appropriation, interpreting vernacular built interventions at the scale of the entire settlement. The selected case study, located precisely in the transitional zone between the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions of the Iberian Peninsula, reveals the influence of both contexts in physical and cultural terms. It is therefore possible to deduce features that persist in the urban and architectural expression of local communities, ranging from subtle Islamic traces and the resilient Roman legacy to northern barbarian influences, without major formal discontinuities. The present study was originally developed within the research framework of the European Project VerSus. The main aim of the VerSus Project is to extract knowledge from the fundamental lessons and principles of vernacular architecture and to explore new ways of integrating those principles into contemporary, Montaria Village was analysed by the project’s scientific research team, integrated into academic exercises undertaken by architecture students, and documented through professional workshops. The following text constitutes a transversal synthesis of the overall results, bringing together scientific, pedagogical, and technical perspectives.Publication Open Access Collective and shared spaces2014-01-01 - Carlos, Gilberto Duarte; Viana, David; Zanini, Laura; Cadinu, MarcoVernacular collective and shared spaces across Europe display a rich diversity of forms and functions, shaped less by classical Greco-Roman ideals of public space and more by pragmatic, locally grounded strategies for managing essential infrastructures. These spaces emerge as interfaces between inhabitants and systems of water supply, storage, mobility, and agricultural processing, reflecting community-scale resource constraints and cooperative labour. Their morphology evolves through generational inheritance, fluctuating demographics, and shifting subsistence needs, resulting in hybrid property regimes and flexible spatial configurations that contrast with the rigidity of formal urban public space. Often tied to natural features and shaped by communal rituals, ranging from animistic traditions to Christian ceremonies, these spaces anchor social cohesion and articulate a nuanced relationship between private and collective domains. As adaptive, bottom-up constructs, vernacular collective spaces reveal informal processes of spatial appropriation, negotiation, and continuous transformation. Their boundaries are porous, their functions modular, and their identities deeply embedded in everyday practices, symbolic markers, and micro-infrastructures such as fountains, embankments, and devotional figures. Yet their organic character also presents challenges: the small scale, material fragility, and intricate grain of vernacular layouts often conflict with modern mechanised mobility, leading to pressures for road widening, parking provision, and vehicular access that can undermine heritage integrity. These tensions parallel the difficulties seen in medieval and Islamic urban quarters, where contemporary needs clash with historic urban fabric. Despite such constraints, vernacular collective spaces remain vital exemplars of resilient, community-driven spatial production, offering valuable insights for contemporary urban planning seeking inclusive, culturally embedded, and socially mixed environments.