# Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Departamento de Proyectos Arquitectónicos

> organisation involved in scholarly research

**Wikidata**: [Q74543338](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74543338)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universidad-politecnica-de-cataluna-departamento-de-proyectos-arquitectonicos

## Summary
Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Departamento de Proyectos Arquitectónicos is a Spanish research institute focused on scholarly research in architectural projects. It produces the specialized document series "DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura" as part of its core activities.

## Key Facts
- Located in Spain
- Classified as a research institute
- Produces the "DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura" publication series
- Primary purpose is scholarly research
- Associated with Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (implied by name)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of this department?  
A: It operates as a research institute specializing in scholarly research within architectural projects. Its core purpose is advancing knowledge in this field through systematic study and documentation.

### Q: Where is this department based?  
A: It is located in Spain, as confirmed by its country classification in authoritative sources.

### Q: What is the "DPA" series associated with this department?  
A: "DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura" is a published document series produced by the department, serving as a formal output of its research activities in architectural projects.

### Q: What type of organization is it?  
A: It is classified as a research institute whose primary purpose is scholarly research, distinguishing it from educational or administrative bodies.

## Why It Matters
This department represents a specialized academic infrastructure dedicated to advancing architectural project research in Spain. Its systematic production of the DPA document series creates an accessible repository of scholarly work, facilitating knowledge dissemination and peer review within the architectural community. By focusing specifically on architectural projects rather than broader architectural theory, it fills a critical niche in applied research, supporting both academic discourse and practical innovation in design methodologies.

## Notable For
- Exclusive production of the "DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura" documentation series
- Dedicated research scope limited to architectural projects (as opposed to general architectural studies)
- Classification as a standalone research institute within a technical university framework
- Recognition through Wikidata as a scholarly research entity with 41 sitelinks

## Body
### Overview
Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Departamento de Proyectos Arquitectónicos is a specialized research entity operating under Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña in Spain. Its identity is formally recognized in Wikidata as a research institute with a primary focus on scholarly research.

### Scope and Activities
- Research institute classification confirms its core mission centers on systematic scholarly investigation.
- Departmental activities explicitly include producing the "DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura" publication series, as evidenced by Wikidata qualifier P2210.
- Research scope is specifically targeted at architectural projects rather than theoretical or historical architectural studies.
- Quality criteria for DPA publications are publicly documented at http://revista.dpa.upc.edu/CRITERIOS_CALIDAD/criterios.html.
- Spanish nationality is officially recorded via country property P887 with reference to Q69652283.

### Classification
- Instance type: Research institute (Wikidata property P31)
- Qualifying series: DPA: Documentos de Proyectos de Arquitectura (Wikidata property P2210)
- Primary purpose: Scholarly research (per Wikidata description)
- Parent institution: Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (inferred from entity name)

## References

1. [Directory of Open Access Journals](http://revista.dpa.upc.edu/CRITERIOS_CALIDAD/criterios.html)