A teoria e a prática do projeto de arquitetura no semiárido alagoano sob a ótica da sustentabilidade das edificações

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the parameters that affect the sustainability degree of the built environment that depend on the architecture Project, particularly in reference to energy consumption and minimization of water usage. This is a research on the implementation of sustainable practices for civil construction, considering its relation to the social, economical and environmental aspects of the planet. It was studied the use of bioclimatic strategies for Alagoas semiarid, the implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and regulations for voluntary labeling of the energy efficiency level in commercial, services and public buildings, proposed by INMETRO. It was checked how occurs the reflections of these aspects in the practical activities of the designers of the built environment, by identifying through a case study, the difficulties of producing an architecture with a greater degree of sustainability. It was elaborated a preliminary study of the architectonic Project for a paleontology museum in the municipality of Maravilha – AL, applying the studied principles. According to research, the best way to minimize the use of natural resources in architecture is designing in accordance with the region’s climate. Considering this factor, the bioclimatic strategies proposed to the municipality of Maravilha were thermal mass for cooling, shading, protection from rain, evaporative cooling and ventilation. Coming to a conclusion that the use of biodigesters and the rainwater catchment are economically viable for Maravilha, but the use of photovoltaic solar power, even When proposed to isolated communities may become inappropriate. As for the buildings, can be conclude that the implementation of regulations for voluntary labeling of the energy efficiency level in commercial, services and public buildings would be more appropriate than the LEED certification, for meeting better solutions and be created and adapted for Brazil. The expected results aim to contribute to the knowledge advancement on the relation between the development and the built environment, with regard to minimizing the environment impacts of civil construction.