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O Design para criação de ecossistemas nas malhas urbanas
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Este trabalho de investigação propõe-se a responder a um desafio emergente nas cidades contemporâneas: a crescente desconexão entre o ser humano e a natureza nas malhas urbanas. A redução de ecossistemas naturais, aliada à intensificação da urbanização, contribuiu para o agravamento de problemas ambientais, físicos e emocionais nas populações. Neste contexto, identificou-se a necessidade de repensar o espaço urbano através de soluções que promovam a regeneração ecológica e, simultaneamente, o bem-estar humano. Surge assim a hipótese central que orienta este estudo: poderá o design de equipamentos para a regeneração dos ecossistemas urbanos melhorar a qualidade de vida das pessoas em termos de ansiedade, stress, alegria e sociabilidade?
Com base nesta premissa, o projeto desenvolveu-se ao longo de três fases: exploratória, generativa e avaliativa. A fase exploratória compreendeu a fundamentação teórica estruturada em cinco eixos principais: a relação entre o Homem e a Natureza e a importância da literacia ambiental; as metas e consequências ambientais; o papel dos ecossistemas e da biodiversidade; a experiência sensorial nos espaços urbanos; e a integração entre metaprojeto, biofilia e biomimética no design. Esta etapa foi complementada com um inquérito à população e com a análise de estudos de caso casos de estudo que permite-se identificar tendências e necessidades.
Na fase generativa, foi concebido e desenvolvido um modelo de equipamento urbano com jardim vertical hidropónico, com integração de funcionalidades sustentáveis. Este produto modular e autónomo visa atuar como um micro ecossistema urbano, ao promover a ligação sensorial e emocional com a natureza, através da vegetação viva, som da água, bancos integrados e sistemas de captação de águas pluviais e energia solar.
Na fase avaliativa baseou-se numa metodologia de user experience, envolvendo especialistas e entidades estratégicas como a Câmara Municiapal de Lisboa (C.M.L.), o Instituto Superior de Agronomia (I.S.A.) e a empresa AMOP, que avaliaram o produto, reconheceram a sua pertinência e apresentaram sugestões construtivas para a sua adaptação a diferentes contextos urbanos.
Através deste trabalho de investigação o produto aqui desenvolvido e proposto, intitulado por Natalis Vita, não constitui uma solução final, mas antes um ponto de partida para novas abordagens à construção de cidades mais equilibradas e sustentáveis nas quais o ser humano e a natureza coexistam em harmonia e em respeito.
This research project aims to address an emerging challenge in contemporary cities: the growing disconnection between human beings and nature within the urban fabric. The reduction of natural ecosystems, combined with the intensification of urbanisation, has contributed to the worsening of environmental, physical, and emotional issues among urban populations. In this context, the need arises to rethink urban space through solutions that foster both ecological regeneration and human well-being. The central hypothesis guiding this study is therefore posed as follows: can the design of equipment for the regeneration of urban ecosystems improve people's quality of life in terms of anxiety, stress, happiness, and sociability? Based on this premise, the project was developed over three key phases: exploratory, generative, and evaluative. The exploratory phase included a theoretical framework structured around five core axes: the relationship between humans and nature and the role of environmental literacy; environmental goals and consequences; the function of ecosystems and biodiversity; sensory experience in urban spaces; and the integration of metaproject, biophilic, and biomimetic principles in design. This stage was complemented by a population survey and the analysis of relevant case studies, which helped identify key trends and needs. In the generative phase, an urban equipment prototype was developed, a hydroponic vertical garden integrated with sustainable functionalities. This modular and autonomous product is designed to act as an urban micro-ecosystem, fostering a sensorial and emotional connection with nature through living vegetation, the sound of water, integrated seating, and systems for rainwater harvesting and solar energy. The evaluative phase was based on a user experience methodology involving experts and strategic stakeholders such as Câmara Municiapal de Lisboa (C.M.L.), o Instituto Superior de Agronomia (I.S.A.) and the urban furniture company AMOP. These entities assessed the product, recognised its relevance, and provided constructive feedback for its adaptation to various urban contexts. Through this research, the proposed product ,entitled Natalis Vita does not represent a final solution, but rather a starting point for new approaches to building more balanced and sustainable cities, where human beings and nature may coexist in harmony and mutual respect.
This research project aims to address an emerging challenge in contemporary cities: the growing disconnection between human beings and nature within the urban fabric. The reduction of natural ecosystems, combined with the intensification of urbanisation, has contributed to the worsening of environmental, physical, and emotional issues among urban populations. In this context, the need arises to rethink urban space through solutions that foster both ecological regeneration and human well-being. The central hypothesis guiding this study is therefore posed as follows: can the design of equipment for the regeneration of urban ecosystems improve people's quality of life in terms of anxiety, stress, happiness, and sociability? Based on this premise, the project was developed over three key phases: exploratory, generative, and evaluative. The exploratory phase included a theoretical framework structured around five core axes: the relationship between humans and nature and the role of environmental literacy; environmental goals and consequences; the function of ecosystems and biodiversity; sensory experience in urban spaces; and the integration of metaproject, biophilic, and biomimetic principles in design. This stage was complemented by a population survey and the analysis of relevant case studies, which helped identify key trends and needs. In the generative phase, an urban equipment prototype was developed, a hydroponic vertical garden integrated with sustainable functionalities. This modular and autonomous product is designed to act as an urban micro-ecosystem, fostering a sensorial and emotional connection with nature through living vegetation, the sound of water, integrated seating, and systems for rainwater harvesting and solar energy. The evaluative phase was based on a user experience methodology involving experts and strategic stakeholders such as Câmara Municiapal de Lisboa (C.M.L.), o Instituto Superior de Agronomia (I.S.A.) and the urban furniture company AMOP. These entities assessed the product, recognised its relevance, and provided constructive feedback for its adaptation to various urban contexts. Through this research, the proposed product ,entitled Natalis Vita does not represent a final solution, but rather a starting point for new approaches to building more balanced and sustainable cities, where human beings and nature may coexist in harmony and mutual respect.
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Ecossistemas Biofília Natureza Artificial Homem Equilíbrio Estímulo