Fernando Varanda (PT) : Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias

Abstract

Have a B.A. in Architecture (Lisbon University, Portugal), a M.A, of Science in Urban & Regional Planning (University of New York, USA) and a PhD in Human Geography (University of Durham, UK). His field of research are Urban Geography, Natural and built space; Activities, forms, materials and schemes of social and professional organizations. Works on popular constructions and “appropriate architecture”; traditional responses and integration of old and new forms and materials; Urbanism and heritage, conservation of natural and built heritage and sustainability of urban development.