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This thesis is an exploration of how small independent residential units added one at a time can offer old buildings and the cities they are in the opportunity to gradually grow and change – in a way that isn’t presented by the typical double-loaded corridor build-out. The first component of this exploration is a modular unit that can be brought into existing buildings and assembled in a flexible layout. This House acts as a ‘Core’ that provides basic shelter, warmth, and a place to sleep and prepare food; the density of this unit allows the surrounding square footage to be used for other activities: kids playing, welding a project, or setting up easels for painting. The second part of this exploration is a pattern-based approach to the interaction of these units within the building: given certain rules that govern arrangement what are some possible spatial outcomes?

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O presente escrito objetiva a analisar a singularidade da ação dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde em sua circulação pelo território. Considerou-se que os encontros entre agentes e território extrapolam as prescrições e expectativas das políticas de saúde. Problematizou-se a produção de uma imagem idealizada dos agentes, no qual são vistos como a “mola propulsora” das transformações esperadas à Atenção Básica. Analisando a complexidade das demandas presentes em seu cotidiano de trabalho, destacou-se a multiplicidade de estratégias de cuidado produzidas pelos agentes comunitários. A singularidade de cada território, das equipes de saúde, da gestão, entre outras inúmeras variabilidades, pressionam os agentes e os demais trabalhadores das equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família a encarar uma “realidade” bastante distinta do que se supõe. Destacou-se, portanto, a importância de se produzir uma posição crítica e reflexiva, colocando em questão os limites e possibilidades dessa prática. Logo, o objetivo é produzir uma cartografia do trabalho dos agentes, dando visibilidade ao modo como realizam seu trabalho em ato no território, a fim de potencializar as estratégias de cuidado ali existentes. Tomaram-se como analisadores a questão da resolutividade, a gestão das informações e a relação território-vínculo. / This writing aims to analyze the singularity of the action of the Community Health Agents (Agentes Comunitários de Saúde – ACS) in their movement through the territory. It was considered that the meetings between agents and territory go beyond the prescriptions and expectations of health policies. The production of an idealized image of the agents was problematized, image in which they are seen as the "propelling spring" of transformations expected to Basic Care. Analyzing the complexity of the demands in their daily work, it was emphasized the multiplicity of care strategies produced by community agents. The singularity of each territory, of health staff, of health management, among many other variabilities, push agents and other employees of the staffs of the Family Health Strategy to face a "reality" very different of that which is supposed. It was emphasized, therefore, the importance of producing a critical and reflective position, questioning the limits and possibilities of this practice. Therefore, the aim is to produce a cartography of the agents work, giving visibility to the way they do their work in act on the territory, in order to potentiate the care strategies existent there. The issue of resolvability, information management and relationship bond-territory were taken as analyzers.

O presente escrito objetiva a analisar a singularidade da ação dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde em sua circulação pelo território. Considerou-se que os encontros entre agentes e território extrapolam as prescrições e expectativas das políticas de saúde. Problematizou-se a produção de uma imagem idealizada dos agentes, no qual são vistos como a “mola propulsora” das transformações esperadas à Atenção Básica. Analisando a complexidade das demandas presentes em seu cotidiano de trabalho, destacou-se a multiplicidade de estratégias de cuidado produzidas pelos agentes comunitários. A singularidade de cada território, das equipes de saúde, da gestão, entre outras inúmeras variabilidades, pressionam os agentes e os demais trabalhadores das equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família a encarar uma “realidade” bastante distinta do que se supõe. Destacou-se, portanto, a importância de se produzir uma posição crítica e reflexiva, colocando em questão os limites e possibilidades dessa prática. Logo, o objetivo é produzir uma cartografia do trabalho dos agentes, dando visibilidade ao modo como realizam seu trabalho em ato no território, a fim de potencializar as estratégias de cuidado ali existentes. Tomaram-se como analisadores a questão da resolutividade, a gestão das informações e a relação território-vínculo. / This writing aims to analyze the singularity of the action of the Community Health Agents (Agentes Comunitários de Saúde – ACS) in their movement through the territory. It was considered that the meetings between agents and territory go beyond the prescriptions and expectations of health policies. The production of an idealized image of the agents was problematized, image in which they are seen as the "propelling spring" of transformations expected to Basic Care. Analyzing the complexity of the demands in their daily work, it was emphasized the multiplicity of care strategies produced by community agents. The singularity of each territory, of health staff, of health management, among many other variabilities, push agents and other employees of the staffs of the Family Health Strategy to face a "reality" very different of that which is supposed. It was emphasized, therefore, the importance of producing a critical and reflective position, questioning the limits and possibilities of this practice. Therefore, the aim is to produce a cartography of the agents work, giving visibility to the way they do their work in act on the territory, in order to potentiate the care strategies existent there. The issue of resolvability, information management and relationship bond-territory were taken as analyzers.

O presente escrito objetiva a analisar a singularidade da ação dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde em sua circulação pelo território. Considerou-se que os encontros entre agentes e território extrapolam as prescrições e expectativas das políticas de saúde. Problematizou-se a produção de uma imagem idealizada dos agentes, no qual são vistos como a “mola propulsora” das transformações esperadas à Atenção Básica. Analisando a complexidade das demandas presentes em seu cotidiano de trabalho, destacou-se a multiplicidade de estratégias de cuidado produzidas pelos agentes comunitários. A singularidade de cada território, das equipes de saúde, da gestão, entre outras inúmeras variabilidades, pressionam os agentes e os demais trabalhadores das equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família a encarar uma “realidade” bastante distinta do que se supõe. Destacou-se, portanto, a importância de se produzir uma posição crítica e reflexiva, colocando em questão os limites e possibilidades dessa prática. Logo, o objetivo é produzir uma cartografia do trabalho dos agentes, dando visibilidade ao modo como realizam seu trabalho em ato no território, a fim de potencializar as estratégias de cuidado ali existentes. Tomaram-se como analisadores a questão da resolutividade, a gestão das informações e a relação território-vínculo. / This writing aims to analyze the singularity of the action of the Community Health Agents (Agentes Comunitários de Saúde – ACS) in their movement through the territory. It was considered that the meetings between agents and territory go beyond the prescriptions and expectations of health policies. The production of an idealized image of the agents was problematized, image in which they are seen as the "propelling spring" of transformations expected to Basic Care. Analyzing the complexity of the demands in their daily work, it was emphasized the multiplicity of care strategies produced by community agents. The singularity of each territory, of health staff, of health management, among many other variabilities, push agents and other employees of the staffs of the Family Health Strategy to face a "reality" very different of that which is supposed. It was emphasized, therefore, the importance of producing a critical and reflective position, questioning the limits and possibilities of this practice. Therefore, the aim is to produce a cartography of the agents work, giving visibility to the way they do their work in act on the territory, in order to potentiate the care strategies existent there. The issue of resolvability, information management and relationship bond-territory were taken as analyzers.

Constructed in 1886 by Mr. John Abell, the former engine and machine works factory at 48 Abell Street is located near Queen and Dufferin Streets in Toronto, Ontario. This 100,000 square foot heavy timber and red brick building has housed approximately 80 live/work studios since the 1980’s. Recently, rapid gentrification and intensive development proposals in the West Queen West neighbourhood have threatened its existence as an authentic artistic incubator. In a series of chronicles, this thesis documents the history of John Abell and the neighbourhood surrounding his former factory from the late 19th century to present day. Woven into this narrative are the author’s own stories of living in a loft at 48 Abell Street, observing the transformation of the neighbourhood and responding to potential eviction from her home. When the community rallies to the building’s defense, 48 Abell becomes the central figure in a battle over land development with the City and real estate developers in which the key issue is the cultural value of heritage buildings and protection of live/work spaces. Research in the form of mapping and data collection shows the concentration of the arts in the area known as the Queen West Triangle has been a catalyst for gentrification. The resulting displacement of arts production space and low-income residents due to escalating land values is an unintended and sobering reality challenging the current orthodoxy of ‘creative city’ movements in North America.

Constructed in 1886 by Mr. John Abell, the former engine and machine works factory at 48 Abell Street is located near Queen and Dufferin Streets in Toronto, Ontario. This 100,000 square foot heavy timber and red brick building has housed approximately 80 live/work studios since the 1980’s. Recently, rapid gentrification and intensive development proposals in the West Queen West neighbourhood have threatened its existence as an authentic artistic incubator. In a series of chronicles, this thesis documents the history of John Abell and the neighbourhood surrounding his former factory from the late 19th century to present day. Woven into this narrative are the author’s own stories of living in a loft at 48 Abell Street, observing the transformation of the neighbourhood and responding to potential eviction from her home. When the community rallies to the building’s defense, 48 Abell becomes the central figure in a battle over land development with the City and real estate developers in which the key issue is the cultural value of heritage buildings and protection of live/work spaces. Research in the form of mapping and data collection shows the concentration of the arts in the area known as the Queen West Triangle has been a catalyst for gentrification. The resulting displacement of arts production space and low-income residents due to escalating land values is an unintended and sobering reality challenging the current orthodoxy of ‘creative city’ movements in North America.