ISMAT 25911

Geographic Information Systems - GIS

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course introduces students to understanding territory as structured digital infrastructure. GIS is approached not only as a cartographic tool, but as a spatial modelling system and structure for territorial data relations, providing a conceptual basis for the development of territorial Digital Twins. In a context of increasing digitisation of territorial planning and governance, the course covers the fundamentals of GIS, BIM-GIS integration, Spatial Data Infrastructures and national and regional public policy instruments. The aim is for students to understand the territory as a digital data system and recognise the strategic role of spatial data in monitoring and evaluating sustainability and spatial planning policies, promoting a critical and contemporary view of architectural practice in integrated digital territorial environments.
• ProgramaProgramme

  CP1 - Fundamentals of GIS: definition and components; layers and structure of geographic information; vector and matrix data models; georeferencing, scale and accuracy. CP2 - GIS, CAD and BIM: structural differences; relational and parametric models; BIM-GIS integration; GeoBIM and interoperability. CP3 - Spatial Data Infrastructures: SNIG and territorial platforms; geographic web services; open data; planning as a data system. CP4 - Territorial Digital Twins: concept and evolution; GIS as the basis for Digital Twins; integration of spatial data, indicators and monitoring; building-territory relationship. CP5 - GIS and territorial policy in Portugal: SDGs, Circular Cities, PROT Algarve, PNPOT and REOT 2024. CP6 - Conceptual proposal: data structure, essential GIS layers, indicators and model applied to strategic instruments.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  By the end of the semester, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: O1: Understand Geographic Information Systems as geographic modelling systems and territorial data infrastructure. O2: Distinguish conceptually and operationally between GIS, CAD and BIM, understanding the possibilities and limitations of their integration. O3: Critically interpret territorial policy instruments in light of the digital infrastructure necessary for their operationalisation and monitoring. O4: Formulate a conceptual proposal for a territorial Digital Twin consistent with national or regional strategic instruments. O5: Develop critical, argumentative and strategic skills in the articulation between territory, spatial data and sustainability.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  ArcGIS - The Foundation for Digital Twins: Creating the Sustainable Infrastructure of the Future. (2022). Redlands, CA: Esri. Bentley Systems. (2021). Cities Driving Sustainable Development through Digital Transformation. Exton, PA: Bentley Systems. Direção-Geral do Território (DGT). (2021). Modelo de Dados para o Plano Diretor Municipal (Vol. 1 e Vol. 2). Lisboa: DGT. Direção-Geral do Território (DGT). (2023). Normas e Especificações Técnicas da Cartografia Topográfica (Versão 2.0). Lisboa: DGT. ESRI. (2021). GIS and BIM Integration for Sustainable AEC Industry Practices. Geospatial World.  ESRI. (2022). Geospatial Digital Twins: Integrating Knowledge with Many Types of Digital Twins Provide Context and Connections to Increase Understanding. Redlands, CA: Esri.  QGIS Project. (2024). Gentle GIS Introduction. Disponível em: https://qgis.org
• MetodologiaMethodology

  M1: Theoretical-practical classes with a structured conceptual framework. M2: Critical analysis of strategic territorial instruments. M3: Guided classroom debate. M4: Progressive development of scientific group work. M5: Tutorial guidance on the scientific article and final presentation.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  2
• NaturezaNature

  Optional
• EstágioInternship

  Não