Desafios e perspectivas na integração habitação e trabalho: anteprojeto arquitetônico de uma unidade habitacional de interesse social incremental no bairro do Vergel do Lago, em Maceió, Alagoas

Abstract

The study delves into the design of a social housing unit, emphasizing the intrinsic relationship between housing and work. It highlights the importance of this connection, particularly in the context of the Vergel do Lago neighborhood in Maceió, Alagoas, where most housing units fail to consider individuals as unique beings inseparable from their domestic environment. This neighborhood predominantly houses low-income residents, where social housing (SH) lacks adaptability and disregards the inclusion of workspaces within residences. If work, albeit informal, already integrates into these homes despite not being initially planned for, why not conceive this union from the outset? In this context, thinking beyond traditional housing paradigms becomes an urgent necessity. Proposing an innovative solution that incorporates workspaces within low-cost housing emerges as a crucial approach to fostering a new social housing model sensitive to the complex realities of its residents. Through an in-depth analysis of all types of SH present in Vergel do Lago and an exploration of how informal work has evolved within these homes over the years, complemented by field research, urban diagnostics, and detailed contextual analyses, this study presents a housing proposal that views the home and its inhabitants as integrated and interdependent elements. As a solution, the project proposal employs incremental housing as a strategy to offer spatial adaptability and enable the seamless integration of living and working spaces. This approach incorporates smart construction techniques to ensure swift building processes, cost-efficiency, and user comfort, while providing a thoughtful perspective on the intricate challenge of designing social housing in Brazil.