Information: LREC to workshop on structural rehabilitation of old masonry
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) will broadcast the workshop on "Structural Rehabilitation of Old Masonry" next Friday, July 12. This seminar, which takes place at the Auditorium of the National Civil Engineering Laboratory (LNEC) in Lisbon, will be broadcast at the LREC auditorium in Ponta Delgada. The workshop will focus on technical issues related to the structural rehabilitati... more >>

Information: Sam Baron's "Asentar" project wins first phase of "Use&Abuse" contest
French designer Sam Baron has won the first phase of the creative contest "Use&Abuse," an initiative of the Azores Creative Industry Platform (PICA), with the project designated as "Asentar." The evaluation of the projects and the selection of the winner were carried out by a jury composed of members of acknowledged expertise and repute representing the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC... more >>

Information: Application period for Use&Abuse contest extended until January 13
The deadline for submission of applications for the creative contest "Use&Abuse" was extended until January 13, thus giving participants more time to organise their ideas and projects. Arising from the Azores Creative Industry Platform (PICA) project, the application period for the first phase dedicated to rocks opened on November 19. The initiative includes four creativity contests based on four... more >>

Information: Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory promotes photography contest "Geotechnics in the Azores"
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC), together with the Organising Committee of the 16th National Congress of Geotechnics and the Association of Amateurs Photographers of the Azores (AFAA), promotes a photography contest designated as "Geotechnics in the Azores." The initiative aims to document what is being carried out in the Azores in the area of Geotechnics, portray the archipelago ... more >>

Information: LREC promotes "Certified Passive House Designer" Course
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) promotes, in collaboration with Passivhaus Academy, the CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGNER course on September 15, 22 and 29; October 6, 13, 20 and 27; November 3, 10 and 17. This is an official course of the Passivhaus Institut. It certifies participants as Certified Passive House Designer, after passing the world exam scheduled for December 1, 201... more >>

Information: Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory promotes official Passivhaus Institut course
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) promotes the "Certified Passive House Tradesperson - Building, Systems and Equipment" course on July 12, 13 and 14. This official course of Passivhaus Institut allows its recognition as a "Certified Passive House Tradesperson," after passing the world exam scheduled for November 17. The "Passive House" is a constructive concept that sets an energy-e... more >>

Information: LREC promotes inspection to Fort of São João Baptista
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) organises an Education and Scientific Inspection to the Fort of São João Baptista in Angra do Heroísmo on March 26 and 27. This is a joint initiative with the University of the Azores aimed at the reflection and debate on the promotion and safeguarding of this building. The Educational and Scientific Journey aims to study the buildin... more >>

Information: LREC promotes Initiation Course on Passive House Methodology
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) promotes an initiation course on the "Passive House" Methodology in Ponta Delgada on October 24-26. The course aims to provide participants with knowledge on the key concepts associated with the thermal performance of buildings and the principles of bioclimatic building. Moreover, it is also intended to disseminate the main requirements and criteria... more >>

Information: "Open Lab School" showcases LREC laboratories to the school community
The Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory (LREC) will resume the organisation of the "Open Lab School," an initiative aimed at the school community that will be held until the end of the school year. With this activity, LREC provides junior high and secondary school students from São Miguel with the opportunity to know the work conducted by each laboratory unit as well as the available equipm... more >>