At the end of the frequency of this Course, it is intended that students will be able to:
O1. Understand the conditions for the emergence of the digital age, as well as the main distinctive features compared to previous periods;
O2. Analyze the interference of the computer in creative production in the areas of architecture, art and design;
O3. Combining cultural and technological references that allow to discuss the transformations that occur globally in today's society;
O4. Identify emerging global challenges and the role of architecture e design in their approach to;
O5. Question and debate, in a critical and informed way, the trends of future evolution of the digital age.

The syllabus (S) of this UC includes the following themes:
S1. Fundamentals of the digital age - brief history and theories of the computer.
S2. Concepts and interferences of digital in architecture, art and design - cybernetics, programmed art, patterns, systems and networks, generative design, interactivity, biodigital;
S3. Society and culture in the digital age - information, communication, biotechnology, virtualization, materiality, simulation, automation, globalization, personalization, socialization, creativity, technology.
S4. Emerging challenges for project practices - climate change, circular economy and sharing, automation and the future of work, industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, big data, health and safety, mobility and transport, smart cities, urbanization, space

Students will be evaluated on a continuous assessment basis, through the:
- development and presentation of a written paper (80%);
- attendance and participation in the debates (20%);
The possibility of a final evaluation regime is not foreseen in the functioning of the Course.

LO1. To develop an integrated vision of design practices through research (hands on / learning by doing);
LO2. To develop the ability to question in the field of Digital Innovation for Design Practices in the context of the company / industry;
LO3. To develop the ability for analysis and evaluation in the process of new ideas aimed at solving specific problems (social, environmental and economic) in the context of the company / industry;
LO4. To justify the conceptual, theoretical and practical options that support the proposed research;
LO5. To demonstrate critical autonomy skills concerning applied research methodologies through collaborative processes;
LO6. Clearly present the Individual Project Plan (PP) that is intended to develop in the 2nd semester.

The mandatory semiannual UC will be structured by introductory laboratories on processes of design and digital innovation in specialization themes.
S1. Research topics launch. Colloquium with industry;
S2. Methodologies of applied research in Digital Innovation for Design Practices in the context of the company / industry;
S3. A collaboration model for industry and academy;
S4. Laboratory hands on / learning by doing;
S5. Individual Project Plan (Internship);
S6. Presentation and evaluation of the Individual Project Plan.

The assessment will be based on practical work with a scientific basis of one of the themes launched and an Internship development plan. Participation in oral presentations of invited experts.
Students will be assessed on a continuous assessment basis through:
Evaluation of the quality of the response of the analyzes and partial syntheses, quality of the final proposal and Individual Project Plan - 80%
Attendance and participation in the debates - 20%
Final evaluation regime is not foreseen.

LO1. Promote an integrated approach of innovation management and entrepreneurship in design practices;
LO2. Acquire precision skills in the field of management and innovation processes;
LO3. Identify, explain, relate methodologies to specific sustainable solutions;
LO4. Develop skills that allow the identification, analysis, creation and implementation of innovative digital solutions from a strategic and sustainable perspective.

The compulsory biannual UC will consist of the following contents:
S1. Creative thinking and digital transformation;
S2. Innovation management: Concepts, intellectual property;
S3. Introduction to entrepreneurship: motivation, leadership and team management;
S4. The process of creating new businesses?/companies? models in the 4th industrial revolution;
S5. Elaboration of a Pitch.

Assessment throughout the semester:
The individual assessment will be based on a theoretical-practical work with a scientific basis.
i) Elaboration of a Paper or a Project - 55%;
ii) Presentation of a Communication or Project - 30%;
iii) Attendance and Participation in the Debates - 15%.
The minimum grade for each component is 8 points. The passing grade is 10 points.
The possibility of a final evaluation regime is not foreseen in the functioning of the UC.

O1 Know historical and theoretical references related to the introduction of digital technologies applied to the project in architecture, construction and design
O2 Understand the principles underlying a computational approach to the project, through the definition of the project intention based on rules and geometric relationships
O3 Understand the principles underlying the different digital fabrication processes - additives, subtractive, formative - and the innovation introduced by robotization
O4 Understand the principles underlying BIM processes, understanding their implications in terms of 3D modeling methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration dynamics
O5 Acquire foundational practical skills in the use of relevant software and equipment associated with computational design, digital fabrication and BIM.
O6 Understand the challenges and opportunities for innovation underlying the integration of these processes in project practice, and formulate strategies for implementation.

The development of this UC is structured according to the following syllabus (S):
S1. Introduction to the history of digital technologies related with design practices: calculation / representation / information / materialization / communication.
S2. Introduction to computational thinking and design: principles, methods and applications;
S3. Practical experimentation in computational design with Rhinoceros / Grasshopper;
S4. Introduction to digital fabrication (eg: 3D printing, CNC cutting, robotics) - principles, methods and applications;
S5. Practical experimentation in digital fabrication ? file to factory- with additive and / or subtractive processes;
S6. Introduction to BIM (building information modeling) - principles, methods and applications;
S7. Practical experimentation in BIM methodology with ArchiCAD or Revit;
S8. The present and future of the integrated digital project.

Students will be evaluated on a continuous assessment basis, through the:
- development and presentation of practical assignments (80%);
- attendance and participation in the debates (20%);
The possibility of a final evaluation regime is not foreseen in the functioning of the Course.

LO1. Dominate the most used technological approaches in CD, AI and IoT to understand and find innovative opportunities in design practices;
LO2. Identify real problems to apply concepts, techniques and tools derived from CD, AI and IoT;
LO3. Identify the techniques to be used in addressing problems where CD, AI and IoT can be fundamental and be aware of the expected results of using these techniques;
LO4. Integrate, associate and simulate specifications acquired from various domains of knowledge CD, IA and IoT in solving specific problems;
LO5. Develop a critical view regarding constraints in conception, design, implementation and exploration of solutions within the context of CD, AI and IoT and innovation of design practice processes in company / industry context;
LO6. Promote the ability to deal with research and innovation through concepts, technologies and tools in the areas of CD, AI and IoT;
LO7. Train collaborative work skills.

The UC will consist of theoretical introductions and practical exercises:
S1. Introduction to an integrated view of technological processes and data (programming, visualization and sensing) and the challenges emerging from design practices in the era of digital transformation. Analysis of paradigmatic examples in a company / industry context;
CP2. Concepts, techniques and tools on CD. Discuss and apply CD knowledge (capture, treatment and visualization) through practical exercises in solving specific problems;
CP3. AI concepts, techniques and tools. Discuss and apply AI (Phyton programming, algorithms and machine learning) through practical exercises in solving specific problems;
CP4. IoT concepts, techniques and tools. Discuss and apply IoT (systems, communication, sensing) through practical exercises in solving specific problems.

Continuous evaluation:
- Individual assignments in class and final report weighing 80%.
- Presence and participation 20%.

Final evaluation by exam not foreseen for this course.

LO1: Describe the evolution of architectural design methodologies for which the areas of VR, AR, the natural modalities of HCI are useful and IPC and digitization / 3D modelling.
LO2: Identify key state-of-the-art topics (in VR, RA and IPC), with applicability in solving contemporary design practices problems, through the investigation and critical analysis of literature sources.
LO3: To know the principles and digital methods of 3D survey and their applicability, foreseeing possibilities of innovation in the processes.
LO4: Know the development environment of VR and AR applications in use at ISTAR-IUL as well as the basic principles to design a VR and an AR experience.
LO5: Discuss the contribution of the tools to the innovation processes in the design practices.

S1: Introduction to VR, AR and HCI, and its contextualization in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and buildings maintenance.
S2. Introduction to Digitization and 3D Modeling in contexts of intervention in heritage, atelier, product design;
S3. Laboratory Digitalization and 3D Modeling: basic design principles, technologies used;
S4. AR Laboratory: design basic principles, used technologies, an experience in AR, and evaluation of use and satisfaction.
S5: Production of a short article comparing the results of the two experiments.
S6. Discussion of the current situation and future innovation perspectives.

Students will be assessed on a continuous assessment basis, through:
- Conducting practical exercises and/or writing a final report - 80%
- Attendance and participation in the debates - 20%
The possibility of a final evaluation regime is not foreseen in the functioning of the CU.

OA1. Identify and evaluate emergent materials for digital innovation;
OA2. Describe and criticize circularity principles applied to materials and design;
OA3. Calculate and analyse the environmental and social impacts of materials and building assemblies;
OA4. Implement selection methodologies for materials applied to digital systems.

CP1. Sustainability and regenerative design;
CP2. Emergent materials;
CP3. Circularity principles in design;
CP4. Environmental impacts in the life cycle of materials and building assemblies;
CP5. Social impacts in the life cycle of materials and building assemblies;
CP6. Streamline methodologies for the selection of materials applied to sustainable digital systems;
CP7. Multi-criteria analysis applied to materials selection.

The individual assessment will be based on a science-based theoretical-practical assignment.
i) Writing of a paper or development of design assignment (50%);
ii) Oral presentation of paper or design assignment (35%);
iii) Participation in the debates (15%).