Caro, arquiteto urbanista!: olhares sobre o arquiteto urbanista brasileiro e sua função social

Abstract

The study covers the intrinsic and social characteristics of the urban architect that interfere or even justify the low impact of their professional work on the development of society. The research was stimulated by the low access to the work of urban architects by a large part of the Brazilian population, especially the lower income strata. Different perspectives on this professional are addressed, through demographic data, current laws and current market contexts, in order to build a general profile of the professional, which involves a self centered view on oneself and on society in general. The symbolic, invisible relations, as described by Bourdieu, are also analyzed, going through the different possibilities for inserting this professional into the job market and their professional performance. The social impact generated by their action is presented as possible through social architecture, with emphasis on Technical Assistance in Social Interest Housing (ATHIS), and urbanism itself, inseparable from popular participation, outlining the insurgent character of the profession today and characterizing its social function.