Scientific and academic production

Here you will find the productions generated by the group and its members

e-Books

SOUZA, Caroline A.; VELASCO, Giuliana del N. (orgs.) Resíduo de poda de árvores urbanas: como reaproveitar? 1. ed. São Paulo : Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo; USP – Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, 2022. Available in: https://conteudo.ipt.br/como-reaproveitar-residuo-de-poda.

São Paulo City Hall (PMSP) estimates that it collects up to 50,000 tons of pruning waste every year. Bertioga, a coastal city in the state of São Paulo, estimates that it generates more than 2,000 tons a year. These figures show that the amount of this type of waste is significant, so the reuse of pruning waste has been studied globally by various teaching and research institutions such as the Institute for Technological Research (IPT) and the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo (FAUUSP), which have come together to think of ways to add value to pruning waste from urban tree planting in Brazilian cities in practice.

Book chapters

de Sousa, C.S.M. (2018). Design and Waste Upcycling from Tree Pruning and Fallen Trees at the USP Campus (University of São Paulo)—Potentialities. In: Leal Filho, W., Frankenberger, F., Iglecias, P., Mülfarth, R. (eds) Towards Green Campus Operations. World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76885-4_51 

One of the remarkable characteristics of the USP campuses is the abundance of trees. Their regular cleaning and pruning generate a lot of waste, and its management is done by the University Mayor. These activities are getting more complex because of the summer heavy rains and the consequent increase of fallen trees. On the other hand, a significant part of this waste could, eventually, be benefitted and employed in artifacts production, that could be used on-campus, or as input for research and extension design activities. The results of an exploratory research are presented here, aimed at identifying: through bibliographic research, the theoretical fundamentals for sustainable design and wood waste upcycling and the history of USP Campus afforestation; through institutional documents consulting and interviews with the responsible personnel, the main characteristics of the existing trees species, the guidelines for their use, the current monitoring activities and required conditions for this wood harnessing; and through the university database access, finished researches devoted to this waste exploitation in artifacts production. Some municipal experiences on this waste management in Brazil were also analyzed, in order to complete the argumentation for the proposal of an experimental design research project in partnership with the University Mayor.

Scientific articles

 
The article presents an investigation into the development of composite materials using various plant fibers, mostly residual, combined with castor oil-based polyurethane resin, aiming to valorize waste as raw material, reintegrating it into the production cycle as an alternative to traditional composite materials, which have negative effects on human health and the environment. Sheets of the material were produced, subsequently subjected to subtractive manufacturing processes, in different variations targeting different applications. The results demonstrate the feasibility of creating prototypes of products using these composites, as well as highlighting potential future improvements in processes and material.

 
This article aims to analyze the use of digital manufacturing technologies in product design and the insertion of wood from tree waste as raw material, combined with other materials, in urban furniture design processes. The methods used in the research are: a) systematic literature review (RSL) and; b) analysis of similar ones, developed on a national scale. The results indicate that the analyzed projects that include the user in ideation stages, as well as gather data from the context of inserting the object and combine materials in their elaboration, also considering their physical characteristics, obtain better performance in meeting the needs of the public, the acceptance of the object by the community and the longevity of the furniture in an urban environment. 
 
 

SANTOS MALAGUTI DE SOUSA, C.; QUEIROZ FERREIRA BARATA, T.; DUTRA PROFIRIO DE SOUZA, C.; DE MELO, F. G. Urban forests management. Design-driven technological routes for wood waste valuing. AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, [S. l.], v. 13, p. 291–300, 2023. DOI: 10.19229/2464-9309/13252023. Disponível em: https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/366.

Urban forestry is fundamental to cities’ quality of life and resilience and deserves an effort in planning, management and expansion. This article aims to analyse and systematise technological routes to indicate potential uses of urban tree residues, focusing on the research, teaching and extension activities of the University of São Paulo, Brazil. The methodological procedures consist of: 1) review of related literature; 2) identification and classification of species; 3) analysis of tree management procedures; 4) implementation of experimental projective and productive processes and; 5) conducting capacity building and technology transfer workshops. The results present a mapping of the technological routes indicating a transition to a more sustainable production model for this urban natural capital.

 

MALAGUTI DE SOUSA, C. S.; QUEIROZ FERREIRA BARATA, T.; LABARCA PUELLES, A. C. El aprendizaje colectivo y situado del diseño, un aporte a la gestión pública: la web “La madera de poda, materia prima para ciudades sostenibles”. Cuadernos del Centro de Estudios de Diseño y Comunicación, n. 195, 21 jun. 2023. Available in: https://dspace.palermo.edu/ojs/index.php/cdc/article/view/9635. 

The article presents a research and extension experience carried out by architecture, design and arts students, under the guidance of professors from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.

 

BARATA, T. Q. F.; MALAGUTI DE SOUSA, C. S.; DUTRA PROFIRIO DE SOUZA, C.; KLINGENBERG, D. Management of waste from the pruning of urban greenery. Experiences in São Paulo, Brazil. AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, [S. l.], v. 9, n. online, p. 232–243, 2021. DOI: 10.19229/2464-9309/9232021. Available in: https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/249.

The waste management of urban greenery is directly related to the sustainability of cities. Architects, designers, managers, and entrepreneurs have used woody residues creatively, in innovative business models, focusing on the transition to a circular economy. This article presents a systemic analysis of experiences on the theme, with an emphasis on the use of woody residues, from the design perspective, taking the State of São Paulo, Brazil, as the locus of investigation. The research covers: consolidation of the theoretical knowledge, bibliographic review on guidelines, best practices and production flow models, and the diagnosis of four local initiatives. The results demonstrate the relevant role of design as an inducer of new business models, as well as the importance of universities, in knowledge dissemination, technology transfer, and new initiatives proposals, with multiplier effects.

 

SOUSA, Cyntia Santos Malaguti de. “Resíduos da arborização urbana na prática do design – uma abordagem exploratória”, p. 94-99 . In: Anais do 13º Seminário Internacional NUTAU 2020. São Paulo: Blucher, 2020. Available in: https://www.proceedings.blucher.com.br/article-details/resduos-da-arborizao-urbana-na-prtica-do-design-uma-abordagem-exploratria-35585.

The aim of the research was to create an identification key for 22 species of trees that frequently occur in the city of São Paulo, as well as photographic plates and descriptions for each species included in the key. The broader aim of this work is to help in the identification and then reuse of pruned branches in the city of São Paulo, so that it aims to become a useful and accessible tool for consultation.

 

MALAGUTI DE SOUSA, C. Waste valuing from urban wood management through design. Ideas from the case of Sãn Paulo. AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, [S. l.], v. 6, n. online, p. 228–239, 2019. DOI: 10.19229/2464-9309/6222019. Available in: https://www.agathon.it/agathon/article/view/172. 

As cities grow, urban afforestation becomes more important both for aesthetics and environmental reasons. Nevertheless, pruning and removal of fallen trees, demand a waste management system, not easy to deal with, especially in big tropical cities, such as São Paulo, in Brazil. On the other hand, part of this waste could be employed in wooden artefacts production, reducing the pressure on the forests, in a circular economy and systemic design approach – the main hypothesis of ongoing research at the University of São Paulo. This paper presents the existing problem, the theoretical foundations upon which the study was built, the findings of an international scientific literature review that looked for successful experiences and how the design was involved; and suggests further researches.

Group's research

  • FAU/CNPq Project

“VALORIZAÇÃO DOS RESÍDUOS ARBÓREOS URBANOS: Experimentação em design de produto com foco na indicação de usos potenciais” (“VALORIZATION OF URBAN TREE WASTE: Experimentation in product design with a focus on indicating potential uses”) – 2022 to 2025 (in progress).

  • FAU/IPT Project

“Sinergia das capacitações do IPT e FAU na busca de alternativas de uso de resíduos da poda urbana com maior valor agregado para a geração de serviços ambientais” (“Synergy between IPT and FAU training in the search for alternatives for the use of urban pruning waste with greater added value for the generation of environmental services”) – 2021 to 2023.

  • FAU/SGA Project

“Valorização de resíduos lenhosos provenientes do manejo arbóreo: Contribuição à gestão para a sustentabilidade no Campus Armando Salles de Oliveira da Universidade de São Paulo” (“Valorization of woody waste from tree management: Contribution to management for sustainability at the Armando Salles de Oliveira Campus of the University of São Paulo”) – 2021 to 2022.

Scientific initiations

IN PROGRESS

  • THOMAZ, Joana da S. Fabricação Digital e Madeira de Poda: usos no micro e no médio ambiente urbano. Bolsa FAPESP – 2023 to 2024.
  • VASCONCELOS, Rodrigo P. Marcenaria Híbrida: Uniões de componentes cilíndricos torneados de madeira de poda urbana em Design de Produto com Emprego de Fabricação Digital.
  • PIMENTEL, Alice C. K. Projeto e produção experimental de biojoias com madeira proveniente de podas urbanas.
  • DE LYRA, Estevão T. Exploração de aplicações dos resíduos lenhosos provenientes do manejo da arborização urbana em componentes e produtos com madeira vergada. Bolsa PUB – 2023 to 2024.

COMPLETED

  • YAMAGUCHI, Giulia A. V. Prototipagem em design de produto com emprego de tecnologias subtrativas e madeira proveniente de podas urbanas. Bolsa PIBIC – 2022 to 2023.
  • MOREIRA, Mariana Yoshinari. Exploração de aplicações dos resíduos lenhosos provenientes do manejo da arborização urbana em componentes e produtos com madeira vergada. Bolsa PIBIC – 2022 to 2023.
  • SOUZA, Ana M. S; FERRARI, Ariel. Materiais didáticos para o ensino de materiais sustentáveis e processos de fabricação em Design, Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Bolsa PUB – 2022 to 2023.
  • CRUZ, Livia B. & FREIRE, Camilla M. Produção de modelos e protótipos em design e arquitetura: Experimentações com tecnologias de fabricação digital. Bolsa PUB – 2022 to 2023.
  • NAKASHIMA, Stefani; SOUZA, Christopher W. B. e THOMAZ, Joana da S. Exploração de aplicações dos resíduos lenhosos provenientes do manejo da arborização urbana em componentes e produtos com madeira vergada. Bolsa PUB – 2022 to 2023.
  • ZAMPERETI, Letícia de O. Desenvolvimento de modelo de componente construtivo flexível e multifuncional com estratégias projetivas sustentáveis. Bolsa PIBIC – 2021 to 2022.
  • OKAMOTO, Camila M. Prototipagem de modelos e produtos com a madeira proveniente de podas urbanas com ênfase na aplicação de conceitos de biomimética. Bolsa PIBIC – 2021 to 2022.
  • SANTOS, Wilvesley V. Projeto e produção de protótipos de componentes construtivos com madeira de podas da arborização urbana. Bolsa PUB – 2021 to 2022.
  • DE ANDRADE, Lorenzo M. Experimentações com tecnologias de fabricação digital subtrativas e aditivas aplicadas ao processo de prototipagem em arquitetura e design. Bolsa PUB – 2021 to 2022.
  • SILVA, Kauan C. B. Prototipagem de componentes construtivos com a madeira proveniente de podas urbanas com ênfase na aplicação de conceitos de biomimética. Bolsa PUB – 2021 to 2022.
  • OLIVEIRA, Marcelo H. Compósitos formados por resina polimérica e resíduos de poda da Cidade Universitária Armando de Salles Oliveira (CUASO).
  • COLQUE, Denilson C.; UEHARA, Henrique A. N.; TOLEDO, Alberto B. Prototipagem em design de produto com emprego de tecnologias subtrativas e madeira proveniente de podas urbanas.  Bolsa PUB – 2022 to 2023.
  • FREITAS, Gabriela B. Compósitos formados por resina polimérica e resíduos de poda da Cidade Universitária Armando de Salles Oliveira (CUASO).
  •  BARTHOLOMEU, Clara. Estudos para a reutilização dos resíduos de poda de Leucena do Campus Butantã da Universidade de São Paulo na Seção Técnica de Modelos, Ensaios e Experimentações Construtivas da Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo. 2017 to 2018.

Undergraduate Thesis (TFGs)

Postgraduate studies

  • SOUZA, Caio D. P. – Contribuições de design e abordagem sistêmica para gestão da arborização urbana centrada na valorização de resíduos de poda em produtos e serviços (in progress).
  • LABARCA, Carolina – Empoderamento Comunitário e Sustentabilidade: Design Social na Confecção de Artefatos a partir de Resíduos Arbóreos.
  • DE MELO, Felipe Gustavo – Design sistêmico para o beneficiamento de madeira de poda e supressão urbanas, geração de  componentes modulares e a transferência tecnológica destinada aos ambientes educativos e arranjos produtivos locais.

Event publicity materials

  • Oficina dos Bixos (Freshmen’s workshop) FAUUSP 2022
  • Semana de Integração (Integration week) 2022
  • Oficina dos Bixos (Freshmen’s workshop) FAUUSP 2024

Presentations (lectures and videos)

Last updated on August 31, 2024.