http://hdl.handle.net/10071/56 2026-05-30T18:00:37Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37338 Título próprio: AI-driven future scenarios for the CVTT building at Iscte: Enhancing smart architecture and efficacy in research Autoria: Miranda, B. P.; Sousa, M. Editor: Sousa, Maria José; Vaughn, Kevin J.; Moreira, Luís Resumo: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping architectural design, construction, and building management by enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. This study explores future AI applications for the CVTT building at ISCTE, Portugal, a high-level research centre dedicated to innovation and technology. By envisioning AI-driven scenarios, the research examines how predictive maintenance, smart energy management, and space optimisation could transform the building’s operations. Machine learning algorithms and IoT-based systems have the potential to analyze real-time data, improving sustainability and reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, AI-driven simulations could assist architects and facility managers in optimising spatial configurations, enhancing environmental performance, and predicting long-term structural behaviours. The CVTT building serves as an ideal case study for exploring AI’s role in next-generation smart buildings, demonstrating how intelligent systems can contribute to dynamic and adaptive infrastructures. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI applications in architecture, offering insights into the future of high-tech research environments and the integration of AI for sustainable and efficient building management. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37257 Título próprio: Retirement and social support networks Autoria: Rebelo, B.; Gonçalves, S. P. Editor: Gaspar, Pedro Miguel; Facal, David; Navarro-Pardo, Esperanza; Ramadani, Veland Resumo: Work plays a significant role in people’s lives by providing access to economic resources, interpersonal connections, as well as the achievement of goals and recognition. Work helps structure daily life, that’s why a change in this relationship, such as the transition to retirement, is likely to have impacts on people’s lives. There are different impacts that may arise from retirement, including on informal social support networks. Based on a qualitative methodology, carried out through 22 biographical interviews with retired individuals, the aim of this research was to capture the impacts of retirement on family relationships. Regarding interaction with the spouse, three types of impacts were identified (positive, adaptive and negative), while in relationships with other family members it was possible to understand the dynamics of reciprocity in terms of the provided and received support by the interviewees. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37256 Título próprio: Education for aging: A retirement planning program Autoria: Rebelo, B.; Gonçalves, S. P. Editor: Gaspar, Pedro Miguel; Facal, David; Navarro-Pardo, Esperanza; Ramadani, Veland Resumo: Retirement represents a significant change in individuals’ lives, which is why it can be prepared through an educational/training process. However, the scientific literature points to a lack of practices in this preparation. Based on a qualitative methodology, conducted through interviews with workers, retirees or pre-retirees, perceptions about retirement and the factors influencing the development of retirement planning programs were captured. It was found two meanings attributed to retirement and three factors that restrict the development of retirement preparation in organizations. Considering that none of the interviewees took part in retirement planning processes, this research presents guidelines that may help implement this practice in organizations. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10071/37158 Título próprio: Barriers and facilitators of digital health use among older adults: Insights from participatory workshops Autoria: Bobrowicz-Campos, E.; Camilo, C.; Medeiros, A.; Fernandes, C. J.; Pegado, E. Resumo: Over the past two decades, substan5al investments have been made in the digital transforma5on of healthcare, reshaping how health services are delivered, managed and experienced. While the use of digital health products, informa5on and services is increasingly common, this shift introduces new challenges. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z