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From the decades 1930/1940 in Portugal, begins the search for a new architectural model of holiday house derived from the chalet. From the late 1950s and according to Ana Tostões[1], begins a widespread acceptance of modern architecture by an elite ...
Tiago Freitas
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In Belém, Brazil, during the 19th century, Portuguese tiles were used for the external facing of sepultures at the Soledade Cemetery. These pieces are fragile because of exposure to the tropical climate and of their location close to the ground.
Stephanie Assef Mendes +2 more
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During the nineteenth century, historical glazed tiles were used in the mortuary architecture of Nossa Senhora da Soledade Cemetery, in Belém. These ceramic pieces are an extraordinary part of Brazilian cultural heritage but are at a high deterioration ...
S. A. M. Gasparetto, T. A. B. C. Sanjad
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Electrochemical desalination of historic Portuguese tiles – Removal of chlorides, nitrates and sulfates [PDF]
Abstract Soluble salts cause severe decay of historic Portuguese tiles. Treatment options for removal of the salts to stop the decay are few. The present paper deals with development of a method for electrochemical desalination, where an electric DC field is applied to the tiles.
Lisbeth M. Ottosen +2 more
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A novel hybrid scheme using genetic algorithms and deep learning for the reconstruction of portuguese tile panels [PDF]
This paper presents a novel scheme, based on a unique combination of genetic algorithms (GAs) and deep learning (DL), for the automatic reconstruction of Portuguese tile panels, a challenging real-world variant of the jigsaw puzzle problem (JPP) with important national heritage implications. Specifically, we introduce an enhanced GA-based puzzle solver,
Rika, Daniel +3 more
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The identification of key habitats of threatened species and of extrinsic environmental factors that influence their resilience to human‐induced environmental changes are the foundation for the definition of conservation objectives. Using the presence and numerical abundance data collected in a long‐term survey (2000–24) of breeding colonies of Lesser ...
Maurizio Sarà, Rosario Mascara
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ABSTRACT Mesophotic reefs are located in low light conditions which, depending on the region, are usually found in water depths greater than ~30 m. They are less affected by ocean warming than reefs found in shallower water depths and thus might become increasingly important for the sustainability of marine biodiversity.
Or M. Bialik +7 more
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Exploring symmetry through portuguese tiles in historical monuments
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Rita, Paula, Bastos, Nuno, Hall, Andreia
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Strategies for building pathology reports in an urban rehabilitation process: Project of the Old City Centre of Coimbra [PDF]
The increasing interest on architectural heritage associated to the recognised building value, at economic, social and cultural levels have stimulated, in the recent decades, the urban rehabilitation and renovation o several cities in Europe.
Silva, J. A. R. Mendes da +2 more
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Redefining Access: Embracing multimodality, memorability and shared experience in Museums [PDF]
Disability access to museums, both physical and intellectual, is generally considered a minority issue. Whilst museums and cultural institutions acknowledge the moral and legal importance of equal access to their establishments, there is generally a ...
Anderson +43 more
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