Certificação LEED: proposta de empreendimento residencial em Aracaju, SE

Abstract

Sustainability in architecture seeks to balance the use of natural resources and their preservation, resulting in the reduction of environmental impacts, one of the main global challenges. In this context, the adoption of environmental certifications is essential for the construction of green buildings. The main question, in turn, is the possibility of developing economically viable housing that fits the concept of sustainability. The objective of this work was to develop a proposal for a residential project that meets the specifications of the “Leed BD+C” certification, selected after a comparative study of the most widely used seals in Brazil. The methodology included a bibliographic review on sustainable architecture and design references, in addition to a case study in the city of Aracaju, which resulted in the selection of the location for the preparation of the Preliminary Studies, named “Rios”. Through the definition of some design guidelines, the residential project obtained the Gold level in the LEED certification, with the goals of the guidelines and the cost-benefit of the design techniques applied.