Aceita um café?: proposta arquitetônica de uma fábrica de torrefação e moagem de café sob a luz da sustentabilidade ambiental no município de São Miguel/RN

Abstract

Since the beginning of the 20th century, when it reached about 16% of the gross domestic product, the coffee economy has maintained its importance in the country until the present day, in which Brazil is consecrated in the world's leading positions as an exporter, consumer and producer, with more than 300,000 family farms dedicated to their cultivation (BASTOS, 2021) and growth expectations that exceed 60% in revenue. When analyzed in general, the coffee manufacturing process is usually largely responsible for the damage caused to the environment, and it is in order to transform this scenario that the implementation of the building's environmental relationship is taken as a priority, through sustainable concepts and initiatives. The architectural proposal of a Coffee Roasting and Grinding Factory for the city of São Miguel/RN, aims to create opportunities for education and exchanges of experience for the community of São Miguel, creating opportunities for economic, social and educational development. Thus, the specific objectives are to understand the guiding principles of the manufacturing process, identify the applicable environmental sustainability assumptions for the mitigation of negative impacts and, finally, apply bioclimatic strategies in the manufacturing complex. Finally, with the achievement of the objectives, the challenge of thinking about an energy, environmental, social and economically responsible industry is highlighted, not only for the current community, but also for future generations.