Análise da viabilidade construtiva e econômica na aplicação de tijolo de solo-cimento em habitações populares na ilha de São Luís

Abstract

In Maranhão, as well as elsewhere in the country, the minimum housing needs for low-income people are not served efficiently. Seeking improvements in the housing problem in the country, the federal government has encouraged and invested in housing programs and public policies focused on the study population. However, the construction industry uses the building techniques, production processes and materials that cause negative impacts to the environment. In this sense, the research aims to contribute to the reduction of costs, low environmental impact and use of raw materials, where the soil-cement technique presents solutions for sustainability in the construction of affordable housing. According to the results obtained in the survey indicated the use of soil-cement brick as a possible alternative to conventional construction methods, specifically ceramic bricks in the whole of São Luís Island. For the theoretical background, we sought to deepen the panorama and historical context of housing in Brazil, through articles and academic papers that address issues related to the topic.