Espaço verde integrador: uma proposta de centro comunitário para a comunidade de Gramorezinho Natal/RN

Abstract

This thesis intends to discuss the meaning of the bioclimatic aspects and the principles of the landscape architecture applied to the architectural project, intending to demonstrate the efficacy of the passive resources in the getting of the thermal and luminous comfort. Answering to the concerning, it proposes a community center architectural blueprint, situated in the Lagoa Azul neighborhood, Natal. In this place, stands out as a social interest area, in which stands a community called “Sítios de Gramorezinho”, composed by small farmers, which develops the organic horticulture. They are represent by an association called “Amigo Verde” that deals with and sell the local production. The building intends to be a place to exchange experiences and strengthen social ties, while developing the collective activities and processing the vegetables. Considering that the area is an environment preservation area, with strong scenic and landscaping potential, the enhancement of the nature and cultural aspects was a constant concerning. In this context, it was used the “Arquitetura com cheiro de mato” concept, intending to reinforce the relationship between men, the environment, and his affective memories, connected to the natural elements. Intending to apply the bioclimatic and landscape aspects as conditionals to the architectural project, had been made theoretical – methodological – referential studies about the theme, so that was possible establish a link to the original concept, in what concern to decide about project decisions. Therefore, it were chosen, low environment impact constructive systems, whom promote the thermal and luminous comfort, just like the adobe and the wood, besides the using of the vegetation as bioclimatic strategy. It is hoped that the use of this constructive points may influence another projects and became more adequate solutions to the place, generating a better quality of community life and the preservation of the environment.