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This empirical study is a proof-of-concept that investigates the influence of computer-aided drawing (CAD) tools on creativity during the conceptual stage of architectural design. The used protocol analysis method enables an in-depth examination of the design process through both graphical outputs and cognitive processes. The study uses defined coding schemes and metrics to assess specific creativity indicators derived from protocol analysis quantitatively. Four third-year architecture students were assigned two design tasks: the first involved traditional freehand sketching and the second employed CAD tools. A comparative analysis of the two sets of protocols indicates that an early reliance on CAD tools tends to result in a less creative, more repetitive and mechanical design process. This is in contrast to designs produced exclusively through freehand sketching. Furthermore, a qualitative assessment of the resulting designs by a jury, shows that hand-drawn designs were more creative and original than those produced by CAD-assisted processes. These results suggest that architecture educators should prioritise hand drawing in the initial stages of the design process, introducing digital tools at a later stage, once creative ideas have been developed. This ensures a balanced curriculum that values both approaches. In practice, architects should use CAD strategically after producing an initial hand-drawn sketch to maintain creative and innovative design processes rather than relying too heavily on CAD. These findings emphasise the importance of integrating both methodologies to enhance architectural education and professional practice.

This research explores the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Penta-Helix collaboration in the Empowered Village Program - Waibu Inspiration Park. This research specifically focuses on the Penta-Helix Collaboration Analysis in SDGs Implementation efforts, especially in the context of the Empowered Village Program - Waibu Inspiration Park. The research uses descriptive qualitative methods, combining field and library research. The research results show that this cross-sector collaboration is effective in achieving sustainable development goals, especially at the village level. The success of this program illustrates the potential of the Penta-Helix collaborative model as a solution to global challenges. This abstract summarizes the research methodology and main findings, providing in-depth insights into the dynamics of collaboration and the impact of SDGs implementation at the village level.

This research had objectives with different themes, with their own theoretical and methodological frameworks.This has generated more than one type of result that, however, speak to each other.Among the objectives of the work are a bibliographic survey on the archaeological sites of the upper and middle Vale do Rio Ribeira de Iguape in the portion of the State of São Paulo, focusing on the location and characteristics of the different types of site and in places with potential for study.An Archaeological Predictive Modeling (MPA) in three municipalities in the upper Vale (Apiaí, Iporanga and Itaóca), with a tutorial to assist research focused on archaeological predictive modeling in ArcGis.The excavation of the Paredão Consteca archaeological site located in Iporanga (SP).The analysis of the archaeological records collected during the excavation that have lithic and ceramic artifacts, this one from the Itararé Taquara Tradition.A presentation on the different lithic industries found at the site, presenting the limestone industry which is not a common material in lithic industries and, finally, a discussion on the Itararé Taquara ceramics.The results are relevant, therefore proceeding with data on the occupation of this region can help in the discussion about the Vale do Ribeira as a possible border place between the southeastern and southern regions of Brazil, in addition to clarifying several questions about the contact between the inland and the coast in past times.

Beton ringan adalah beton yang memiliki densitas lebih kecil dari beton pada umumnya. Padapenelitian ini, telah dihasilkan suatu beton ringan yang menggunakan bola plastik sebagaiagregat kasar. Pengujian terhadap beton agregat bola plastik (BP) dilakukan melalui uji kuatpantul dan uji kuat tekan. Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Teknik Sipil UniversitasMalikussaleh. Benda uji dibuat sebanyak 12 buah berbentuk silender 15 cm x 30 cm, bolaplastik digunakan berdiameter 6 mm. Pada perencanaan campuran beton, agregat kasardigantikan dengan bola plastik sebesar 25%, 50%, dan 100% pada perbandingan volume. Fasyang digunakan 0.48, dengan bahan pengikat: semen Andalas type I. Dari hasil pengujiandiperoleh: untuk kuat pantul beton normal (BN) didapat 32,43 Mpa, untuk kuat pantul betonringan 25% (BP1) didapat 24,39 Mpa, untuk kuat pantul beton ringan 50% (BP2) didapat 22,61Mpa, dan untuk kuat pantul beton ringan 100% (BP3) didapat 20,56 Mpa. Sedangkan hasilpengujian kuat tekan untuk sampel BN didapat 24,72 Mpa, dan untuk sampel BP1, BP2, BP3,didapat hasil kuat tekan masing-masing 17,17 Mpa, 14,91 Mpa, 12,08 Mpa. Hasil nilai kuatpantul dan kuat tekan beton BP menunjukkan penurunanan yang signifikan dari pada nilai kuatpantul dan tekan beton normal. Sedangkan densitas kuat tekan beton BP juga menunjukkanpenurunan yang signifikan dari pada densitas kuat tekan beton normal. Hubungan nilai kuatpantul dan kuat tekan beton dapat dinyatakan dengan persamaan: untuk sampel BN, y =1.4402x – 3.1672, ( R2= 0.9595), untuk sampel BP1, y = 4.677x – 55.926, ( R2= 0.9874), untuksampel BP2, y = 0.2182x + 19.36, ( R2= 0.9839), dan untuk sampel BP3, y = 0.7412x + 11.509, (R2= 0.592). Selanjutnya beton dengan sampel BP1 dan BP2 tidak dapat dikategori sebagaibeton ringan, karena densitasnya masing-masing sebesar 2380 kg/m3 dan 2144 kg/m3.Sedangkan beton dengan BP3 dapat di kategorikan sebagai beton ringan, BP3 mempunyaidensitasnya 1724 kg/m3. Dengan demikian agregat bola plastik berpotensi sebagai agregatuntuk pembuatan beton ringan dengan mutu 12 Mpa. Kelas mutu tersebut tergolong kedalambeton ringan non struktural.