Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:23:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Janaina Almeida Stedile.pdf: 4992602 bytes, checksum: d6d6ee976a97462a5782d096e5f2fbe6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-01-21 / Public Interest Architecture is a counter-hegemonic stream in contemporary Architecture that identifies the discipline as a social right and an important tool to improve the living conditions of thousands of people. The study assesses the possibility of maintaining the Architecture s commitment to the development and emancipation of humanity, by applying alternative methodologies to the usual practices. The first part of the paper investigates new approaches for building and structuring cities and new technological processes that can strengthen relationships within networks. It deals with the position of the public and the relation it developed with Architecture and Urbanism in the twentieth century. Furthermore, it presents an overview of the production process and its actors, involving the theoretical universe, exhibitions and publications. The second part examines in more detail the work of the following three groups chosen as the most representative, namely: Architecture for Humanity, Rural Studio and Usina-CTAH. Overall, the paper presents the concept of coexistence, describing the relationship of collective and collaborative networks together with new understandings in the field of contemporary architecture. / Arquitetura de Interesse Público é uma corrente contra-hegemônica na Arquitetura contemporânea que entende a disciplina como um direito social e uma importante ferramenta para melhorar as condições de vida de milhares de pessoas. Assim, esta pesquisa verifica a possibilidade da manutenção do compromisso da Arquitetura com o desenvolvimento e emancipação da humanidade diante do surgimento de metodologias alternativas às práticas usuais. A primeira parte do trabalho investiga as novas relações de produção da cidade e os novos processo tecnológicos que fortalecem as relações em redes; trata da questão do Público e como este se desenvolveu no campo da Arquitetura e Urbanismo no século XX, e por fim, apresenta um panorama sintético da produção, envolvendo o universo teórico, exposições, publicações e atores. A segunda parte do trabalho examina mais detalhadamente a produção dos três grupos escolhidos como os mais representativos desta corrente, quais sejam: Architecture for Humanity, Rural Studio e Usina- CTAH. O trabalho apresenta o conceito da Coexistência para descrever as relações de ordem coletivas e colaborativas dos novos entendimentos no campo da Arquitetura.

Design/Build education in architecture schools is growing in popularity across North America. I have researched the development of this movement, particularly as it has influenced educational programs. This paper begins with a review of the history of design/build at the University level. These historical precedents chart the course of several major benchmarks that have influenced design/build in the United States over the past 100 years. The second part of the study features a matrix highlighting seven current academic programs with long-term success in design/build. Then, I highlight my own design/build experiences within this format. After determining successful design/build programming, I used this information to develop a new curriculum. To test this new system, I led the development and realization of a local design/build project involving a Five College undergraduate team. This small-scale project was chosen in January and the physical build occurred in March, 2015. Completion of this project allowed for a critical analysis of this new method. This paper compares my results with the initial definition of program successes in an attempt to determine best practices for design/build curriculum moving forward.