WG2

DESCRIPTION

The main objective of the “Data Collection and Archiving” task is to exclusively collect and organize a wide range of data, information and resources related to architectural and urban ambiences. This task is a fundamental step in creating a comprehensive knowledge base to support the Action objectives.

The task includes collecting various types of resources, including but not limited to:

1. Literature, and Research: Bring together academic articles, books, articles and research

related to ambiences, including historical, contemporary and interdisciplinary perspectives.

2. Case studies: document and archive real case studies of architectural and urban environments, which may include successful examples and those that can be improved.

3. Expert Interviews: Conduct interviews with experts, researchers and practitioners with knowledge and expertise in ambience.

4. Visual and sensory materials: Collection of visual materials such as photographs, drawings and sensory data that help illustrate and convey different ambiences.

5. Regulatory and policy documents: Compilation of regulations, policies and guidelines relating to the creation and management of architectural and urban ambiences in European cities.

Resource Acquisition: Involves identifying and accessing resources using academic databases, archives, online repositories, surveys, interviews, and collaboration with experts.

Data Organisation: Focuses on systematic resource organisation, creating a structured database or digital repository for easy access.

Metadata and Documentation: Resources come with comprehensive metadata for effective cataloging and referencing.

Quality Control: Ensures the reliability and relevance of collected resources, verifying source credibility.

Access and Dissemination: Makes resources accessible to all Action members and may involve creating a user-friendly platform.

Preservation: Emphasises preserving materials for long-term use, including archiving for future reference.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Inês Lima Rodrigues
WG Leader

Dalit Shach-Pinsly
WG Co-Leader

Olga Harea
Local Organizer

Eugeniu Braguta
Local Organizer

Sue Ball
Assistant Reasearcher

Objectives of the Workshop
• Collect and organise data, information, and resources on architectural and urban ambiences.

• Build a comprehensive knowledge base to support the Action's overall objectives.

• Ensure diversity of resources (historical, contemporary, interdisciplinary).

• Define quality and relevance criteria for archived data.

• Guarantee accessibility and long-term preservation of resources for Action members.

• Develop a constructive methodology based on: methods, metadata schemas, and indexing tools to facilitate search and referencing.

• Include regulatory and public-policy documents related to architectural and urban ambiences.

Expected Work Program

1. Structured documentary collection: Academic literature (articles, books, theses). Not the documents, but the channels and links to them.

• Case studies (exemplary architectural, design and urban projects focused on ambiences, artistic practices, etc).

• Expert and practitioner interviews.

• Visual and sensory materials (photos, sound maps, videos, etc.).

• Regulatory and standards documents.

• Policy and masterplan documents

2. Methodological tools:

• Templates and standardised forms to collect and describe resources (develop and design).

• Metadata schemas (consistent descriptors for indexing resources).

• Archiving procedures (quality, relevance, durability).

• Access and dissemination procedures (database, web portal, user-friendly interfaces, etc.).

3. Durable outputs for the Action:

• Develop a shared documentary infrastructure (accessible to all members).

• Contributions to the Action's major deliverables (the 2028 White Paper and the Dictionary of Ambiences).

• Potential scientific outputs (collective articles, special issues, proceedings, etc.).

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Workshop Call

Submission Form

Location and Practical Information

• Venue: Chișinău, Moldova

• Dates: 6-8 April, 2026.

• Duration: 3 days

• Funding: Eligible participants will be invited via e-COST and reimbursed in accordance with COST rules. Daily allowances of €185/day are provided to participants by reimbursement only. Participants must submit their reimbursement claims in e-COST within 30 days of the workshop's completion. The Grant Holder will process reimbursements after validation of the claims.