CA.SU.LOS: proposta arquitetônica para residência universitária localizada em região de clima quente e seco no semiárido nordestino

Abstract

This article consists of a design proposal for university campus residences in Mossoró city, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. This document consistsof a technical report and an architecture project. Male residences at the Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido (UFERSA) campus were built in the 1980s. Even with recent structure repairs, these residences still keep old original aspects and continue to present issues related to thermal performance, not having leisure and socialization common areas, as well as low housing units based on nowadays demand. This project provides a solution to thoseidentified problems by designing a new student housing through systematic planning data analysis, simulations, and solution application. To accomplish that, specific research was made based on site bioclimatic criteria, as well as theoretical studies for designdefinition guidelines related to temporary housing and software analysis simulation for better ventilation, sunlight, and acoustic parameters. Study results and discussions presented throughoutthe project provide an appropriate solution to campus housing needs according to the local climate and the possibility of meeting the current and future vacancies demand, respecting building performance requirements, proper livingconditions, and contributing to project practice expansion, enriching the design methods of architects