Rehabilitation of buildings as an alternative to sustainability in Brazilian constructions

Abstract

Rehabilitation and Sustainability complement each other insofar as new uses are defined for the existing constructions, avoiding the disposal and consequent environmental impact of this action. In Brazil, the culture of new construction still prevails, even with the relevant inventory of existing buildings, as indicated in studies conducted in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Dissemination of knowledge of rehabilitation techniques can encourage the development of strategies for the implementation of these practices in brazilian market. Therefore, this paper will try to indicate techniques that may be improved and incorporated into the rehabilitation of Brazilian constructions, aiming aspects of sustainability and reinsertion of contemporary construction in urban heritage.

Characterization of Fresh and Durability Properties of Different Lime Mortars for Being Used as Masonry Coatings in the Restoration of Ancient Constructions

“…These problems result in the degradation of old buildings and abandonment of ancient heritage. In this line, it is interesting to emphasize the importance of the rehabilitation of buildings from an environmental point of view [3][4][5] because with these maintenance and rehabilitation interventions, it is possible to increase their service life. In addition, the rehabilitation of buildings would also contribute to reducing the wastes produced by their demolition, as well as the possible CO 2 emissions produced along the construction process of the new stand-in buildings, contributing to sustainability in that way.…”

Consequences of Abandoning Renovation: Case Study—Neglected Industrial Heritage Building

“…The problem of abandoned buildings belongs to the subject of sustainable development. Rehabilitation of buildings is part of the scope of sustainable solutions because of its own vocation to reuse the existing building, which is expanded and improved rather than demolished and abandoned [38]. Vacant and abandoned buildings pose significant challenges to the health and safety of communities also [39,40].…”