Sharing Knowledge
The main purpose of S+Academy is to deliver knowledge, training, skill update and talent development. Its programs and events are intended not only to S+A´s staff but also to external professionals from various sectors and backgrounds.
S+Academy embodies multidisciplinary content that merges architecture, urban planning and design with technology, science, economy, or social sciences.
The programs are designed in collaboration with specialists, scholars, and S+A professionals.
S+Academy
Knowledge and Innovation
More Room to Grow
For new graduates we offer an Internship Program, an actual investment in the career of promising professionals willing to become more creative, technically proficient, and better prepared to overcome innovation demands.
Internships are based on team integration with an effective participation in project production. In addition, S+Academy enriches the Internship Program with training sessions and lectures.
+Room to Grow
Sustainable Transformation
S+Academy is committed to overcome sustainability challenges. In this matter, we build interdisciplinary training supplied by specialists – architects, designers, engineers, urban planners, legal and fiscal consultants.
The aim is to capitalize on knowledge and practices that, through environmentally friendly solutions, make it possible to move forward in the sustainability of the planet.
Auditorium and Multifunctional Space
At S+A’s head office, in Lisbon, an auditorium with 50 seats can be used as a training lab or a lounge for events with an outdoor area. It is equipped with digital audio, HD projection and livestreaming for online training.
Experience and Expertise
S+Academy has the DNA of Saraiva+Associados. It benefits from the expertise of its staff achieved in a wide portfolio of complex and large-scale projects in many geographies. This remarkable experience has made the studio a national leader of international dimension.
In this privileged environment, S+Academy brings together trainers with outstanding backgrounds in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Engineering and Construction, Real Estate investment, Management and Project Management.
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A.I. and Copyright: Legislation and Regulation
18/04/2024 | 06:00pm
Artificial Intelligence assists human intellectual creation and is capable of generating creative content autonomously.
However, the use of technologies in the creation of content raises complex issues related to copyrights matters and its way of protection.
A reflection on the urgency of legislating and regulating to guarantee, protect and reward artistic works.
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Licensing Processes
02/05/2024 | 06:00pm
Approach to compliance with municipal land use plans and current legislation.
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A.I. and Architecture: Present and Future
11/04/2024 | 06:00pm
Artificial intelligence can play several roles in architecture, including data analysis, optimization, modeling, simulation and task automation.
A.I. presents itself as an ideal solution for repetitive tasks and objective responses that, in the past, were time-consuming and exhausting.
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Generative A.I. : A Threat or an Opportunity?
04/04/2024 | 06:00pm
In an effort to prepare the future, and following the digital transformation in the world of work, Saraiva + Associados intends to pay special attention to Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), with the purpose of professional development, innovation, productivity and creativity.
On April 4th, we will have an enriching debate about what we can expect from Artificial Intelligence in 2024, but also in this new era.
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“HOW TO SAVE AND INVEST YOUR MONEY?” Financial Literacy II: Saving and Investing
26/03/2024 | 06:00pm
Soft Skills
Know the characteristics of the chosen applications and assess their risks in advance. Monitor the behavior of applications over time and compare it with alternatives available on the market; Avoid putting household savings at risk; Consider the diversification of financial investments.
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Simplex Urbanístico
14/03/2024 | 06:00pm
Urban licensing with the changes introduced by Simplex Urbanístico - impacts on public and private institutions.
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“HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY COMMUNICATION SKILLS?”
07/03/2024 | 06:00pm
Soft Skills
In this workshop you will learn attention grabbing strategies, to create empathy and put into practice your presentation skills with impact and coherence.
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“HOW TO MANAGE MY PERSONAL FINANCES?” Financial Literacy I: Budget Management and Planning
20/02/2024 | 06:00pm
Soft Skills
Provide information and the acquisition of skills necessary for individuals in their families to manage their income sensibly. Helping individuals/families to have a better relationship with money.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “HOW RECYCLED MATERIALS CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURE?” Reversing design practice through recycling materials.
21/12/2023 | 05:30pm
Responsible for a large part of carbon emissions into the atmosphere, the very act of building and demolishing today presupposes a model based on the demolishing of a place. Based on a linear system that ends up in the extraction of resources, goes through construction and ends in its eventual demolition, in most cases, the time of use of buildings and their materials is considerably less than their useful life. In order to intend and reverse this system, some case studies will be presented that sought to recover previously used materials, offering them a new useful life and more sustainable architectural solutions, where reuse appears as an urgent activity to mobilize new ideas and propositions attentive to the current period.
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SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “EMERGENCY ARCHITECTURE” A solidarity project in Vanuatu, carried out by Lourenço Branco, architect at S+A.
14/12/2023 | 5:30pm
Considered by the UN as the country most susceptible to natural disasters, the island nation of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, has been the target of an increasing number of cyclones that have left much of the country in a considerable state of destruction.
In this session, architect Lourenço Branco describes the solidarity challenge he participated in, in Vanuatu, of building a school and library in the village of Tanbok, on the island of Pentecost, and introduces us to the Ni-Vanuatu culture. Designed and built together with the local community, the school integrates cyclone-resistant construction solutions and incorporates passive design strategies to cope with the region's extreme climate. An extraordinary personal and professional experience, fulfilling and memorable.
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OPEN DAY S+A
14/12/2023 | 11:00am
S+A opens the doors of its headquarters in Lisbon and welcomes visitors to the studio. Find out how this multinational organization operates, developing projects for the entire world, in all areas of specialty in multiple sectors. In a multicultural environment, teams of architects from many nationalities work on large-scale and complex architectural projects, where technical skill goes hand in hand with creativity and innovation. You can also learn about the Integrated Internship Program, the Merit Scholarships, the Lab@S+A and the areas of activity of S+Academy. S+A offers a “welcome coffee” and all students will receive architectural books and publications.
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S+Academy World Talks: Alejandro Aravena
17/07/2023 | 5:30 pm
Alejandro Aravena, the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning Chilean architect, is the guest speaker at S+Academy World Talks 2023, which takes place in the S+A auditorium, in Lisbon, on July 17.
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Training | Programs
Mentors | Guests: Ricardo Dias
Mentors | Guests:
- Ricardo Dias
From:
02/05/2024
A.I. and Copyright: Legislation and Regulation
Mentors | Guests: Tiago Bessa
Mentors | Guests:
- Tiago Bessa
From:
18/04/2024
A.I. and Architecture: Present and Future
Mentors | Guests: Nuno D. Cortiços, Ricardo Pereira
Mentors | Guests:
- Nuno D. Cortiços
- Ricardo Pereira
From:
11/04/2024
Generative A.I. : A Threat or an Opportunity?
Mentors | Guests: Pedro Santa Clara, Adelaide Leitão, Miguel Mira Silva, Hugo Mendes
Mentors | Guests:
- Pedro Santa Clara
- Adelaide Leitão
- Miguel Mira Silva
- Hugo Mendes
From:
04/04/2024
“HOW TO SAVE AND INVEST YOUR MONEY?” Financial Literacy II: Saving and Investing
Mentors | Guests: Dulce Forte - DSolutions Consulting
Mentors | Guests:
- Dulce Forte - DSolutions Consulting
From:
26/03/2024
Mentors | Guests: Jorge Catarino e Ricardo Dias – S+A
Mentors | Guests:
- Jorge Catarino e Ricardo Dias – S+A
From:
14/03/2024
“HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY COMMUNICATION SKILLS?”
Mentors | Guests: Sofia Bernardo – SAB Comunicar
Mentors | Guests:
- Sofia Bernardo – SAB Comunicar
From:
07/03/2024
“HOW TO MANAGE MY PERSONAL FINANCES?” Financial Literacy I: Budget Management and Planning
Mentors | Guests: Dulce Forte - DSolutions Consulting
Mentors | Guests:
- Dulce Forte - DSolutions Consulting
From:
20/02/2024
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “HOW RECYCLED MATERIALS CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURE?” Reversing design practice through recycling materials.
Mentors | Guests: Carlota Garcez, Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Bruno Pereira, Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Carlota Garcez
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Bruno Pereira
- Architect
From:
21/12/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “EMERGENCY ARCHITECTURE” A solidarity project in Vanuatu, carried out by Lourenço Branco, architect at S+A.
Mentors | Guests: Lourenço Branco, Architect at S+A
Mentors | Guests:
- Lourenço Branco
- Architect at S+A
From:
14/12/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Modular Construction in the Context of Sustainability.”
Mentors | Guests: Vinícius Pereira, Architect of the S+A Internship Program
Mentors | Guests:
- Vinícius Pereira
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program
From:
23/11/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “The Garden City. The Almere Oosterworld Case in the Netherlands.”
Mentors | Guests: Mariana Abreu, Architect of the S+A Internship Program
Mentors | Guests:
- Mariana Abreu
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program
From:
14/11/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Life cycle analysis in rehabilitation. The case of Riverside Santa Apolónia Hotel.”
Mentors | Guests: Sara Almeida, Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Flávio Lopes, Architect | PhD. | University Lecturer
Mentors | Guests:
- Sara Almeida
- Architect of the S+A Internship Program | Flávio Lopes
- Architect | PhD. | University Lecturer
From:
24/10/2023
SUSTAINABILITY LAB@S+A | “Contributo para o design consciente: uma obra de Shigeru Ban”
Mentors | Guests: Presentation by João Pedro Saraiva, S+A Trainee Program Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Presentation by João Pedro Saraiva
- S+A Trainee Program Architect
From:
02/08/2023
S+Academy World Talks: Alejandro Aravena
Mentors | Guests: Alejandro Aravena | Pritzker Awarded Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Alejandro Aravena | Pritzker Awarded Architect
From:
17/07/2023
Ética Relacional e Profissional no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
Mentors | Guests:
- José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
From:
11/07/2023
Contratos, Direitos de Autor e Responsabilidades no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
Mentors | Guests:
- José Saraiva de Lemos | Lawyer and Legal Adviser
From:
04/07/2023
Seminário: Como Nasce um Hospital (dia 2)
Mentors | Guests: Joana Peres | Architect , Maria do Céu Machado | Medical Doctor, Maria José da Costa Dias | Nurse, Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
Mentors | Guests:
- Joana Peres | Architect
- Maria do Céu Machado | Medical Doctor
- Maria José da Costa Dias | Nurse
- Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
From:
31/05/2023
Seminário: Como Nasce um Hospital (dia 1)
Mentors | Guests: Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
Mentors | Guests:
- Cecília Mendonça | Engineer
From:
30/05/2023
ESG e Taxonomia: Enquadramento sobre as Normativas, Frameworks e Impacto nos Edifícios
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability, CBRE
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability
- CBRE
From:
18/04/2023
Sustentabilidade nos Edifícios: Conceitos Essenciais, Arquitetura Bioclimática e Sistemas de Certificação
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability, CBRE
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares | Head of ESG & Sustainability
- CBRE
From:
11/04/2023
Arquitetura Contemporânea e Património Urbano: Padrões recentes de atuação na cidade de Lisboa
Mentors | Guests: Flávio Lopes | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Flávio Lopes | Architect
From:
29/03/2023
Processos de Licenciamento: O Universo C.M.L.
Mentors | Guests: Ricardo Dias | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Ricardo Dias | Architect
From:
14/03/2023
Processos de Licenciamento: Princípios Básicos
Mentors | Guests: Ricardo Dias | Architect
Mentors | Guests:
- Ricardo Dias | Architect
From:
07/03/2023
Performance de Alto Rendimento no Contexto de Trabalho
Mentors | Guests: Mafalda Carvalho , Carlos Chaínho
Mentors | Guests:
- Mafalda Carvalho
- Carlos Chaínho
From:
28/02/2023
Storytelling e Escrita Criativa em Arquitetura
Mentors | Guests: Ana Costa Franco | Creative Copywriter
Mentors | Guests:
- Ana Costa Franco | Creative Copywriter
From:
14/02/2023
“Aalto: Architect of Emotions”
Mentors | Guests: Alexandre Marques Pereira | Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Alexandre Marques Pereira | Henrique Cayatte
From:
20/12/2022
Alvar Aalto e Jorn Utzon: dois modernos Arquitetos entre o Norte e o Sul da Europa
Mentors | Guests: Alexandre Marques Pereira
Mentors | Guests:
- Alexandre Marques Pereira
From:
06/12/2022
A Industrialização do Setor da Construção: A Experiência da BluFAB by Grupo CASAIS
Mentors | Guests: Eng. Miguel Pontes - Grupo Casais
Mentors | Guests:
- Eng. Miguel Pontes - Grupo Casais
From:
17/11/2022
Iluminação em Arquitetura – Light Design
A Acústica no Projeto de Arquitetura – Mód II
Mentors | Guests: Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
Mentors | Guests:
- Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
From:
08/11/2022
Contratos, Direitos de Autor e Responsabilidades no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
Mentors | Guests:
- Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
From:
03/11/2022
A Acústica no Projeto de Arquitetura – Mód I
Mentors | Guests: Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
Mentors | Guests:
- Jorge Cardoso - Certiprojeto
From:
27/10/2022
Benefícios e Desafios da Sustentabilidade nos Sectores da Arquitetura e Construção
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares - Green Lab
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares - Green Lab
From:
13/10/2022
A Arquitetura e o Design: Desafios e Oportunidades
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
04/10/2022
O Investimento Imobiliário Institucional
Mentors | Guests: Bruno Lobo — S+A Capital
Mentors | Guests:
- Bruno Lobo — S+A Capital
From:
12/07/2022
Ética Relacional/Profissional no Exercício da Profissão de Arquiteto
Mentors | Guests: Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
Mentors | Guests:
- Dr. José Saraiva de Lemos
From:
29/06/2022
Novas Gerações em Viagem: Impacto dos novos formatos de turismo na arquitetura, planeamento e design.
Mentors | Guests: Rui Meneses Ferreira – Kronos Investment Group, Paulo Reis Silva – Senior Partner S+A
Mentors | Guests:
- Rui Meneses Ferreira – Kronos Investment Group
- Paulo Reis Silva – Senior Partner S+A
From:
23/06/2022
O Funcionamento dos Mercados Imobiliários
Mentors | Guests: Prof. Joaquim Montezuma Carvalho – ISEG, Bruno Lobo – S+A Capital
Mentors | Guests:
- Prof. Joaquim Montezuma Carvalho – ISEG
- Bruno Lobo – S+A Capital
From:
07/06/2022
A Arquitetura e o Design do fim da segunda guerra até ao séc. XXI
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
02/06/2022
Arquitetura Bioclimática, Economia Circular e Sustentabilidade
Mentors | Guests: Liliana Soares - Green Lab
Mentors | Guests:
- Liliana Soares - Green Lab
From:
26/05/2022
Processos de Licenciamento – O Universo CML – Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
Mentors | Guests: Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
Mentors | Guests:
- Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
From:
18/05/2022
Arquitetura e Design: diferenças e convergências de uma relação íntima. O Séc. XX
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
10/05/2022
Os Desafios da Liderança na Mudança de Perfil dos Colaboradores – Os Millennials estão aí e a Geração Z vem a caminho
Mentors | Guests: Mafalda Carvalho
Mentors | Guests:
- Mafalda Carvalho
From:
03/05/2022
Processos de Licenciamento – Princípios Básicos
Mentors | Guests: Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
Mentors | Guests:
- Arquiteto Ricardo Dias
From:
28/04/2022
Arquitectura e Design Uma Longa Relação – Da Revolução Industrial ao Séc.XX
Mentors | Guests: Henrique Cayatte
Mentors | Guests:
- Henrique Cayatte
From:
19/04/2022