Aprèn - Renata Gomes

Depression and anxiety are mental health disorders that one in four people suffer from during their lifetime, with a lot of effects on one's life. Preventative measures can delay or even stop the onset of depressive and anxiety disorder and its associated damaging effects. The hypothesis of this project: “Mental health symptoms of depression and anxiety in children can be delayed in a group-based school setting through design.” To answer the research question and confirm the hypothesis research was conducted on different aspects of the prevention of mental health disorders, an expert was contacted and a user test was done to validate the proposed design. The proposed design is a toolkit that teaches children about problem-solving techniques and applying those techniques to problems they can encounter in their daily lives, to delay depressive or anxiety symptoms. The toolkit places the problem in the middle of the board where the children can place their emotions that are connected to the problem scenarios discussed. They write down multiple solutions which they will discuss together to find the best solution to the problem. The toolkit consists of a board, a soft ball that represents the problem, different balls that represent emotions, different sets of cards for example scenarios and writing down solutions, and an erasable scenario card. After feedback from an expert and a user test, it was found that certain aspects work well within the toolkit such as the visualization, the playful approach, and the problem-solving approach. Other things can be improved such as looking at an individual and group part and improving certain aspects of the toolkit, such as the sets of cards. For future work, it is also necessary to work together with an expert and conduct more user tests to improve the design and reach better conclusions regarding the hypothesis. However, the toolkit helps children learn problem-solving techniques which can indeed delay depressive and anxiety ment

Particles of intimacy: a human dimension of urban voids

Projecte Final de Màster Oficial

Ardèvol Teijelo, Marta

Tutor/a - Director/a: Rodríguez Pedret, Carmen; Gomes, Renata

Data de publicació: 2023

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)
Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG)

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Aquest treball explora la necessitat ciutadana d'intimitat i pausa en el context urbà de Barcelona. Pot coexistir l'espai públic i la intimitat? Per tal de respondre a la pregunta d'investigació, el marc teòric i conceptual s'enfoquen en les connexions entre la intimitat, la pausa, la percepció sensorial i l'espai. La recerca conclou que el concepte ‘intimitat' es pot definir com la intersecció entre la dimensió humana i l'espacial. A continuació, s'estudia la capacitat de càrrega de la ciutat de Barcelona basada en l'anàlisi de dades i mapes. Aquest estudi posa de manifest el potencial dels buits urbans per tal proporcionar un lloc en el context urbà per a la pausa. És per això, que l'adaptació d'espais residuals en refugis urbans pot oferir als ciutadans un amagatall envers el ritme frenètic de la ciutat i el soroll constant. El disseny del refugi urbà proposat busca generar un impacte positiu en la salut mental i física de la ciutadania, demostrant la sinergia entre l'espai públic i la intimitat. A més a més, el disseny contribueix en la incrementació de l'espai verd de la ciutat i proporciona un refugi climàtic en potència per a les estacions més dures. El projecte conclou amb el desenvolupament d'un joc de realitat virtual que explora la pausa i la intimitat en un nou context.

Este trabajo explora la necesidad ciudadana de intimidad y pausa en el contexto urbano de Barcelona. ¿Puede coexistir el espacio público y la intimidad? Para responder a la pregunta de investigación, el marco teórico y conceptual se enfoca en las relaciones entre la intimidad, la pausa, la percepción sensorial y el espacio. La investigación concluye que el concepto 'intimidad' puede definirse como la intersección entre la dimensión humana y la espacial. A continuación, se estudia la capacidad de carga de la ciudad de Barcelona basada en el análisis de datos y mapas. Este análisis pone de manifiesto el potencial de los vacíos urbanos para proporcionar un espacio para la pausa. Por eso, que la adaptación de espacios residuales en refugios urbanos puede ofrecer a los ciudadanos un resguardo frente al ritmo frenético y el ruido constante de la ciudad. El diseño del refugio urbano propuesto busca generar un impacto positivo en la salud mental y física de la ciudadanía, demostrando la sinergia entre el espacio público y la intimidad. Además, el diseño contribuye en el incremento de los espacios verdes ciudad y proporciona un refugio climático potencial para las estaciones más duras. El proyecto concluye con el desarrollo de un juego de realidad virtual que explora la pausa y la intimidad en un nuevo contexto.

This project explores the dwellers' need for intimacy and pauses within public spaces in Barcelona. However, can public space and intimacy coexist? To answer the research question, the theoretical and conceptual frameworks focus on the relationship between intimacy, pause, sensory perception, and space. The research findings suggest that ‘intimacy' can be defined as an intersection between the human and the spatial dimension. In addition, Barcelona's carrying capacity is analysed through the data and cartographic evidence. This methodology highlights the potential of urban voids to provide a place for pausing. Hence, adapting these residual spaces into urban shelters can offer dwellers an escape from the city's noise and non-stopping rhythm. The urban shelter design aims to contribute to the dwellers' mental and physical health and proves a positive coexistence between public space and intimacy. Indeed, the proposal adds green areas to the city and a potential climatic refuge for harsh seasons. The project concludes with a complementary VR game development that explores the pause inside new virtual realities.

Unveiling the social costs of fuel poverty in Lisbon public housing

Projecte Final de Màster Oficial

Avanzini, Marcello

Tutor/a - Director/a: Valderrama Ángel, César Alberto; Gomes, Renata; Duarte Pinheiro, Manuel Guilherme Caras Altas

Data de publicació: 2023

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB)

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This study assesses the viability of public housing retrofitting taking into account the social costs derived by fuel poverty, a situation of vulnerability driven by a combination of low income and poor living conditions regarding energy consumption and thermal comfort. Enhanced comfort conditions have positive effects on individuals' health and social life, which translates into economic relief for the National Healthcare Service (NHS). This dimension is too often neglected when determining the economic feasibility of building retrofits, which may lead to the exclusion of vulnerable groups from subsidy schemes and further degradation of the typically aged and inefficient public housing stock. Indeed, the renovation of low-income housing may result unprofitable under conventional methods due to multiple factors, such as the low price of energy due to subsidized utility tariffs, the below-average energy consumption of residents and their inability to take charge of the investment. An adaptation of the Index of Vulnerable Homes (IVH) was used to quantify individuals' NHS expenses according to their net income, energy expenses and thermal comfort. The Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) and Health-Related Quality of Life Cost (HRQLC) required by the IVH methodology were calculated from a Portuguese EQ‑5D‑5L value set. City Energy Analyst, a Urban Building Energy Modelling (UBEM) software, was used to simulate the energy demand and thermal comfort of around 1,700 buildings in eight social neighbourhoods in Lisbon. Three retrofit passive scenarios were studied. The results of this study offer local authorities further clarity when it comes to understanding the impact of building retrofit on fuel poverty, prioritizing the renovations of the public housing stock and adequately allocating public funding

Esta tese analisa a reabilitação do parque edificado de bairros sociais afetados pela problemática da pobreza energética, nomeadamente baixos rendimentos, condições precárias da habitação e desconforto térmico. A melhoria das condições de conforto térmico na habitação tem efeitos positivos na saúde e na vida social dos indivíduos, traduzindo-se em redução de despesas para o Serviço Nacional de Saúde (NHS). Esta dimensão é frequentemente negligenciada na análise da reabilitação de edifícios, o que pode levar à exclusão de grupos vulneráveis e degradação adicional do parque edificado de habitação pública tipicamente envelhecido e ineficiente. A renovação de habitações de renda reduzida pode revelar-se não lucrativa considerando métodos de análise de investimento convencionais devido a fatores como o baixo preço da energia (rendas subsidiadas), consumo de energia abaixo da média nacional e incapacidade dos ocupantes assumirem o controlo do investimento. Para analisar de forma holística o processo de reabilitação, foi considerada a adaptação do Índice de Casas Vulneráveis (IVH), quantificando as despesas previstas do NHS com os ocupantes dos edifícios de acordo com o seu rendimento, despesas com energia na habitação e conforto térmico. Os anos de vida ajustados pela qualidade (QALY) e o custo da qualidade de vida relacionado com a saúde (HRQLC) exigidos pela metodologia IVH foram calculados a partir de um conjunto de valores EQ‑5D‑5L português. O City Energy Analyst, um software de modelação energética urbana de edifícios, foi utilizado para simular o consumo energético e o conforto térmico de cerca de 1700 edifícios em oito bairros sociais de Lisboa. Três cenários passivos de retrofit foram estudados. Os resultados deste estudo providenciam às autoridades locais mais clareza no impacto sobre a pobreza energética decorrentes da reabilitação de edifícios, permitindo definir prioridades na reabilitação do parque habitacional público e alocar adequadamente financiamento

Col·laborem: collaborative network platform

Projecte Final de Màster Oficial

Becerra Alegría, Giovanny

Tutor/a - Director/a: Fernández Sánchez, Joaquín; Gomes, Renata

Data de publicació: 2021

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)
Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG)

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El objetivo del presente trabajo de fin de máster es el planteamiento de una propuesta para el diseño de un servicio enfocado en los jóvenes que buscan empleo por primera vez, que permita brindarles una opción para adquirir experiencia laboral y establecer contactos profesionales, a fin de facilitar su inserción en el mercado laboral. A través de la investigación bibliográfica se explora el fenómeno del desempleo juvenil así como las implicancias del proceso de búsqueda de un primer empleo para comprender cabalmente dicha problemática y con ello poder determinar los actores principales dentro de ese contexto. Luego, en base a una metodología de diseño centrado en el usuario, se busca establecer a nivel personal cuáles son las situaciones más relevantes para cada uno de esos actores, así como conocer su propia percepción sobre el problema. En base a dichas observaciones se plantea como solución una herramienta bajo la forma de un servicio que permita poner en contacto a los jóvenes entre sí y a la vez vincularlos con las necesidades de negocios locales para la mejora de su oferta comercial, organizándolos en equipos para el desarrollo de dichos proyectos y proporcionándoles el acompañamiento de profesionales experimentados de acuerdo a cada requerimiento. Se involucra también al gobierno local para el financiamiento y seguimiento de estos proyectos. Este sistema de colaboración se organiza a través de una aplicación como componente principal del servicio, diseñada en torno a los requerimientos de su usuario principal que son los jóvenes. El proceso de prototipado y prueba de la aplicación constituye la parte final de este trabajo y sirve para corroborar la factibilidad y aceptación de la propuesta de solución, como una alternativa válida que aprovecha con un enfoque sistémico las características y aptitudes propias de los jóvenes y las vincula a las necesidades presentes del mercado local, dentro de una coyuntura compleja cuya única constante es el cambio.

The objective of this master's thesis is to introduce a proposal for the design of a service focused on young people seeking employment for the first time, which allows offering them an option to acquire work experience and establish professional contacts, in order to facilitate their insertion in the labor market. Through bibliographic research, the phenomenon of youth unemployment is explored, as well as the implications of the process of searching for a first job in order to fully understand this problem and thus be able to determine the main actors within this context. Then, based on a user-centered design methodology, it seeks to establish on a personal level which are the most relevant situations for each of these actors, as well as to know their own perception of the problem. Based on these observations, a tool is proposed as a solution in the form of a service that allows young people to get in touch with others and at the same time to link them with the needs of local companies to improve their commercial offer, organizing them into teams for the development of these projects and providing them with the accompaniment of experienced professionals according to each requirement. The local government is also envolved in the financing and monitoring of these projects. This collaboration system is organized through an application as the main component of the service, designed around the requirements of its main user, which are young people. The prototyping and testing process of the application constitutes the final part of this work and serves to corroborate the feasibility and acceptance of the proposed solution, as a valid alternative that takes advantage, with a systemic approach, of the characteristics and abilities of young people and links them to the current needs of the local market, within a complex situation whose only constant is change.

Göçebe

Projecte Final de Màster Oficial

Salihoglu, Elif

Tutor/a - Director/a: Martínez Antúnez, Nora Isabel; Gomes, Renata

Data de publicació: 2021

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)
Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG)

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Investigación de la reconstrucción de residentes de Cheng Zhong Cun del sentido de pertenencia comunitaria después de la demolición

Projecte Final de Màster Oficial

Li, Yuanyuan

Tutor/a - Director/a: Moret Viñals, Oriol; Monguet Fierro, José María; Voltas Aguilar, Jordi; Trullols Farreny, Enric; Fort Mir, Josep Maria; Gomes, Renata

Data de publicació: 2020

Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG)

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Dibuix I: apunts, programa i exercicis

Apunts

Lloveras Montserrat, Joaquín; Taberna Torres, Judit; Roca Rivero, Amaya; Escoda Pastor, Carmen; Espar Argerich, Ramón; Meneses González, Miguel A.; Ribas Barba, Montserrat; Ros Pérez, José Luis; García Lison, Miguel; Zaragoza, Isabel; Aguado, Maite; Gomes, Renata; Mercadé Brulles, Juan

Data de publicació: 2010

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)

DIBUIX I - 11241

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