\"Tetos verdes\", ou a colocação de vegetação sobre coberturas de edifícios, têm se mostrado importantes ferramentas na mitigação de diversos problemas ambientais urbanos. Porém, seus benefícios coletivos apenas se tornam significativos após sua instalação em massa, sendo uma estratégia ambiental altamente dependente do agente privado -- os proprietários. Neste trabalho, buscou-se uma abordagem interdisciplinar com a Economia Ambiental e Comportamental, de modo a revelar os mecanismos de tomada de decisão dos indivíduos, tanto motivações econômicas (como sanções e subsídios), quanto motivações ditas \"irracionais\", como a imitação de comportamento. Depois, reconhecendo os tetos verdes como soluções polivalentes, faz-se uma abordagem múltipla para seu encaixe em políticas públicas existentes: clima urbano, economia de energia, poluição atmosférica, gerenciamento de águas pluviais e biodiversidade, cada uma envolvendo uma breve descrição da teoria e de políticas públicas existentes, desde o contexto mundial até o município de São Paulo. Como estudo de caso, aplica-se o índice ambiental alemão BFF (Biotopflächenfaktor, fator de superfícies ecológicas) a algumas tipologias marcantes de São Paulo, e conclui-se que o índice pode ser importante ferramenta na fomentação não só de tetos verdes, como de outras soluções ambientais de natureza pulverizada, devido à sua flexibilidade e facilidade de aplicação, podendo ser ajustada à realidade do município para melhores resultados. / The placement of vegetation on top of buildings, or \"green roofs\", has been shown to be an important mitigation tool for several environmental problems in cities. However, their collective benefits become more significant with widespread adoption, thus depending heavily on private agents, the building owners. This research took an interdisciplinary approach, making use of Environmental and Behavioral Economics in order to reveal the mechanisms that guide an individual\'s decision making process, including \"rational\" economic motivations (such as sanctions and subsidies) as well as \"irrational\" motivations, such as imitation of peers. Recognizing green roofs as versatile solutions, a multifaceted approach is taken to assess their suitability for inclusion into existing public policy; the approaches include urban climate, energy efficiency, air pollution, stormwater management, and biodiversity, each with a brief description of the theory and existing public policy, at several scales, from a global context to the Municipality of São Paulo. As a case study, the German environmental index BAF (biotope area factor) is applied to one block in different development typologies in Sao Paulo. It is concluded that the index could be an important tool for fostering not only green roofs, but many other pulverized environmental solutions, thanks to its flexibility and ease of implementation. For even better results, there is the possibility of carefullyadjusting the BAF index to Sao Paulo\'s reality.

El objetivo de este documento, que sustenta el trabajo de tesis titulado “Ecolodge en Urubamba”, es explicar los conceptos utilizados en el desarrollo de este proyecto y el proceso por el cual se llegó al resultado obtenido. El proyecto desarrollado en esta tesis es un ecolodge (establecimiento de hospedaje que se desarrolla en un ambiente natural). La finalidad de la arquitectura debería ser adaptarse al medio ambiente inmediato teniendo en consideración las características del usuario y las del medio ambiente a intervenir, buscando aprovechar en lo posible todos los factores positivos que brinda la naturaleza. Todo esto no sería posible de llevar a cabo ni plasmar en el proyecto propuesto sin llevar a cabo una investigación sobre la arquitectura bioclimática (relación arquitectura – medio ambiente), para luego poder crear una estrategia de diseño que nos llevarán al producto final. Además, un punto muy importante fue el análisis de los antecedentes históricos de la arquitectura del lugar, ya que de estos se sacaron los conceptos a utilizar en el proyecto. Asimismo, existe la preocupación tanto por su entorno histórico como natural. También, se buscará una reinterpretación de la arquitectura cusqueña (inca/colonial) no buscando una copia literal sino revalorando algunos elementos de este tipo de arquitectura para el entorno actual; representada por estos. Finalmente, con la propuesta de este ecolodge se pretende además difundir un nuevo tipo de turismo en el Perú (ecoturismo), que combine el confort con la naturaleza. / The objective of this document, which supports the present thesis titled "Ecolodge en Urubamba", is to explain the concepts used in the development of this project and the process by which the result was obtained. The project developed in this thesis is an ecolodge (accommodation establishment that takes place in a natural environment). The purpose of architecture should be to adapt to the surrounding environment, taking into account the necessities of the user and those of the environment dealt with, seeking to take advantage of all the positive factors that nature provides as much as possible. All this would not be possible to carry out or translate into the present project without doing proper research on bioclimatic architecture (architecture - environment relationship), in order to then be able to create a design strategy that will take us to the ending product. In addition, a significant point was the analysis of the historical background of the native architecture, since the concepts used in this project were derived from the historic ones. Also, there is the concern for both its historical and natural ambient. Additionally, a reinterpretation of Cusco architecture (Inca / colonial) will be sought after, not looking for a literal copy but rather revaluing some elements of this type of architecture for the current environment; represented by those. Finally, with the proposal of this ecolodge it is also intended to spread a new type of tourism in Peru (ecotourism), which combines comfort with nature. / Tesis

Climate change will increase the risk of floods from storms and rising sea levels in many countries with coasts, seas and rivers. In Sweden, climate change is going to affect the intensity and frequency of precipitation which, together with rising sea levels, will result in more floods in the future. In the last few years amphibious buildings have emerged as an alternative solution to building protective infrastructure such as walls and levees around communities.  There are several different strategies for how communities can be protected against floods. Amphibious architecture is a strategy were buildings are working with nature instead of trying to force water away. Amphibious buildings have the same amenities and appearance as traditional building constructions and help residents to stop living in fear of potential flood and start living in harmony with water. The building technique is applicable globally and minimizes material damage, financial losses and mental suffering in the event of a flood. The purpose of this master thesis is to contribute to increased knowledge of amphibious buildings as a building technique by summarizing experience and knowledge from other countries and identifying opportunities and limitations for building that type of constructions in Sweden. A literature study was conducted in order to find published knowledge on the subject and to form a basis for an interview study regarding opportunities and limitations to build amphibious buildings in Sweden.  Results from the literature and interview studies indicate that one of the main opportunities of the building technique is the possibility to use more land for buildings and that amphibious buildings are adapted for future climate changes. By using an alternative strategy against floods where buildings work with the water less impacts in nature and ecosystems occur. One of the limitations of amphibious construction is the limited research on the subject. Amphibious buildings also requires low vertical water flow rates and waves. Knowledge of amphibious buildings as a building technique is low among many professionals in the construction sector and many countries’ laws are not adapted to this type of construction which makes it more difficult to build amphibious houses.  Furthermore, results indicate that amphibious buildings could be an effective solution for building in flood areas. Proposals for future studies include how amphibious buildings work in a Nordic climate. Another proposal is to investigate what is needed for amphibious buildings to become an accepted alternative solutions in Swedish flood areas. / När klimaten förändras ökar risken för översvämningar från stormar, skyfall och stigande havsnivåer i många länder. Klimatförändringar kommer påverka Sverige på flera olika sätt där en konsekvens är ökad nederbörd och stigande havsnivåer vilket kommer resultera i ökat antal översvämningar i framtiden. På senare tid har alternativa lösningar lyfts fram istället för bygga skyddande infrastruktur som exempelvis skyddsmurar runt samhällen. Det finns flera olika strategier hur samhällen kan skyddas mot översvämningar där amfibisk arkitektur är en strategi som innebär natur inte motarbetas utan byggnaden samarbetar med vattenmassorna. Byggnaderna har samma faciliteter och utseende som traditionella konstruktioner men vid en översvämning flyter huset på vattnet. Byggtekniken hjälper individer som lever inom riskzon för översvämningar att sluta leva i rädsla och börja leva i harmoni med vattnet. Byggmetoden är applicerbar globalt och har potential att minimerar materiella skador, ekonomiska förluster och psykiskt lidande för inblandade vid en eventuell översvämning. Syfte med studien är att bidra till ökad förståelse om amfibiska hus som byggnadsmetod, vilka möjligheter och begränsningar som finns för att använda sig av tekniken i Sverige, sammanställa kunskap och erfarenhet från andra länder samt vilka faktorer som påverkar utformningen. Målet är att identifiera kunskaper och erfarenheter om byggtekniken och sammanfatta dessa. En litteraturstudie genomfördes i syfte att identifiera och sammanställa redan känd kunskap inom ämnet och ta fram underlag till en intervjustudie. Intervjustudien fokuserade på möjligheter och begränsningar att bygga amfibiska hus i Sverige. Intervjustudien behandlade tre perspektiv; myndighetsperspektiv, finans- och försäkringsperspektiv samt sakfrågeperspektiv.  Resultatet från litteratur- och intervjustudien indikerar att en av de främsta möjligheterna  med byggtekniken är att mer markyta kan utnyttjas och att byggtekniken är anpassad för framtida klimatförändringar. Genom att använda sig av en alternativ strategi mot översvämningar som arbetar med vattenmassorna krävs mindre ingrepp i naturen och ekosystemet. Byggtekniken är applicerbar i många olika länder och kan anpassas efter individens ekonomiska förutsättningar.  En begränsande faktor är bristen på dokumenterad kunskap som kan försvåra användning av byggtekniken. Byggmetoden passar inte alla lokaliseringar utan det är platsen förutsättningar som styr huruvida amfibiska hus kan användas. Kunskapen om amfibiska hus är låg hos många aktörer inom byggsektorn och många länders lagstiftningar är inte anpassad för denna typ av byggteknik vilket försvårar byggandet av sådana objekt.  Förslag på framtida studier är att se över hur byggtekniken kan användas för större byggnader och hur byggtekniken påverkas av nordiskt klimatet. Ett annat förslag är vilka utredningar som krävs för att svenska myndigheter ska ta ställning till byggtekniken och godkänna anpassad bebyggelse på orter med översvämningsrisk.

El presente proyecto tiene como finalidad proponer un nuevo diseño para la tipología de centro educativo nacional para los niveles de inicial, primaria y secundaria, el cual tiene como herramienta de diseño los lineamientos de la filosofía Montessori. El proyecto se encuentra en una zona de grandes desniveles y en el microclima de lomas, dónde en la época de invierno el porcentaje de humedad se incrementa a niveles alarmantes. Es así que se toman dos estrategias la primera es a nivel urbano, se logra integrar el Asentamiento Humano de ciudad de Gosen con el resto de la ciudad, ya que actualmente se encuentra segregado por los diferentes terrenos perimetrales de esta zona, estos terrenos tienen muros ciegos que actúan como islas urbanas. Se propone un gran parque, como estrategia de integración vecinal que contiene diversos ambientes con diferentes actividades como el área de huertos urbanos, canchas deportivas, alamedas y calles de aprendizaje dónde se logra ejercer ciudadanía. Sumado a ello los diversos ambientes que puede compartir el colegio con la comunidad como la Biblioteca, el pabellón deportivo, el área de talleres, el comedor y SUM. También. Por otro lado, a nivel arquitectónico la tipología Montessori en conjunto con la organización y el diseño adecuado del mobiliario logran el aprendizaje integral del niño. Es así que los pabellones de inicial primaria y secundaria están compuestos por diversos paisajes educativos las cuales producen emociones y experiencias sensoriales que potencian el aprendizaje del niño. / The purpose of this project is to propose a new design for the typology of a national educational center for the initial, primary and secondary levels, which has as a design tool the guidelines of the Montessori philosophy. The project is located in an area of ​​great unevenness and in the microclimate of hills, where in the winter season the humidity percentage increases to alarming levels. It is so that two strategies are taken the first one is at an urban level; it is possible to integrate the Human Settlement of the city of Gosen with the rest of the city, since it is currently segregated by the different perimeter grounds of this area, and these lands have walls blind people who act as urban islands. A large park is proposed as a neighborhood integration strategy that contains different environments with different activities such as the area of ​​urban gardens, sports fields, malls and learning streets where citizenship can be achieved. Added to this are the different environments that the school can share with the community such as the Library, the sports pavilion, the workshop area, the dining room and SUM. As well. On the other hand, at the architectural level the Montessori typology in conjunction with the organization and the appropriate design of the furniture achieve the integral learning of the child. Thus, the primary and secondary initial pavilions are composed of various educational landscapes, which produce emotions, and sensory experiences that enhance the child's learning. / Tesis

La atención sanitaria en Arequipa se encuentra en crisis desde hace ya varios años, uno de los motivos es la falta de infraestructura sanitaria en la ciudad. Ante ello, se plantea un establecimiento de salud que recopila específicamente las necesidades de la zona, las cuales son la falta de capacidad resolutiva de la ciudad respecto a emergencias y la necesidad de tener una atención de primer nivel de calidad. Ante ello, se establecieron lineamientos recopilados de fuentes bibliográficas, proyectos referenciales las cuales dieron pie en primer lugar, al tipo de establecimiento que se realizaría, es decir un hospital II-E enfocado en emergencias. En segundo lugar, se estableció el regionalismo critico como carácter arquitectónico a emplear puesto que, en Arequipa el legado arquitectónico que define su ciudad es parte de la identidad colectiva de las personas. En tercer lugar, se escogió el distrito de Jacobo Hunter como la ubicación del proyecto, debido a su ubicación estratégica respecto a siniestros además de su creciente demanda. Cabe resaltar que se hizo un análisis minucioso para definir claramente el programa arquitectónico, ya que, anteriormente simplemente se desarrollaba la cantidad de unidades presentes en la normativa anterior, teniendo como resultado hospitales gigantescos, con unidades vacías, y sin personal y equipamiento necesario. Finalmente, se establecieron criterios de diseño que se implementaron en el proyecto arquitectónico, tomando como principal recurso, la sostenibilidad, la eficiencia y la biofilia. / Health care in Arequipa has been in crisis for several years, one of the reasons is the lack of health infrastructure in the city. Given this, a health facility is proposed that specifically collects the needs of the area, which are the lack of resolution capacity of the city regarding emergencies and the need to have first-rate quality care. Given this, guidelines compiled from bibliographic sources were established, referential projects which gave rise in the first place, to the type of establishment that would be carried out, that is, an II-E hospital focused on emergencies. Second, critical regionalism was established as an architectural character to be used since, in Arequipa, the architectural legacy that defines its city is part of the collective identity of the people. Third, the Jacobi Hunter district was chosen as the project location, due to its strategic location with respect to claims as well as its growing demand. It should be noted that a meticulous analysis was carried out to clearly define the architectural program, since previously the number of units present in the previous regulations was simply developed, resulting in gigantic hospitals, with empty units, and without the necessary personnel and equipment. Finally, design criteria were established and implemented in the architectural project, taking sustainability, efficiency and biophilia as the main resource. / Tesis

Urbanization has posed great challenges for environmental sustainability, human health, and wellbeing. One of these challenges is stormwater management stemming from widespread imperviousness in urban areas. For many cities, including New York City, stormwater management issues are being exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, which is increasing the frequency and intensity of wet weather flows in multiple regions of the world. In New York City, stormwater runoff is collected with wastewater sewage in a combined sewer system (CSS) that dates back to over a century ago. At the time the system was put in place, it was designed to transport a combination of storm and wastewater to local treatment plants with a capacity of about twice the dry-weather flow. With the expansion of urbanization and population growth, this outdated system is now easily overwhelmed during wet weather flow. In some areas of the City, rainfall of less than a few millimeters can cause untreated combined storm and waste water in excess of the system’s capacity (Schlanger, 2014), to be discharged directly into a nearby surface water. The combination of storm and wastewater is referred to as combined sewerage, and overflow events are referred to as combined sewer overflows (CSOs). CSOs are a leading source of local water body pollution in NYC, as well as countless other older cities in the US and abroad that operate with combined sewer systems. To solve the CSO problem, many cities, including NYC, have adopted green infrastructure (GI) plans that aim to capture stormwater locally before it can make its way into a CSS. In New York City, right-of-way bioswales (ROWBs) are composed of about 60% of the GI that has been implemented to date (The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, 2020) for stormwater management and CSO reduction. However, despite the popularity of ROWBs as a GI intervention, few research studies have focused on quantifying their hydrological performance. This can be attributed, in part, to the greater complexity of ROWB behavior in comparison to other GI interventions, such as green roofs, which have attracted wider research interest. In addition, because ROWBs are located in the public right-of-way, monitoring and measurement of the behavior of these systems also poses additional challenges. The first study in this dissertation presents three new field methods for quantifying the stormwater retention capacity of individual ROWBs. By applying the field methods at a ROWB site located in the Bronx, NYC, the influence of rainfall characteristics and the monitored soil moisture content of the ROWB on the ROWB’s hydrological performance was explored. A definition of a so-called ‘rain peaky event’ (RPE) was introduced to divide an individual storm into several sub-events. A RPE event-based empirical model for predicting the stormwater retention behavior of the ROWB was then developed based on the monitored soil moisture content of the ROWB and the rain depth recorded every 15 minutes during a storm event. This study found that the predicted stormwater retention volume per rain depth per unit drainage area of the studied ROWB, is not significantly different from that of several NYC based extensive green roofs. However, compared to the drainage area of the green roofs, which is the same as the roof’s surface area, the drainage area of the studied ROWB was about 84 times its surface area. Thus, per unit area, the ROWB was found to have significantly higher (almost two orders of magnitude) total stormwater capacity than the extensive green roofs. The second study in this dissertation assessed the applicability of the physics-based one-dimensional finite element model HYDRUS-1D, for simulating the infiltration process of a ROWB during storm events using long-term monitored soil moisture content as an input. The simulation results from the HYDRUS-1D was validated by field measurement results taken at the ROWB site located in the Bronx, NYC, and compared with the RPE event-based empirical model presented in the first study. The HYDRUS-1D model was found capable of predicting the ROWB’s cumulative stormwater retention at intervals of one minute, as well as the total retention volume of stormwater inflows into the ROWB per rain peaky event, except for events with an average stormwater inflow intensity high than 20 cm/hr. The study revealed that HYDRUS-1D has a tendency to under-predict the retention capacity of the studied ROWB for a storm with an inflow intensity high than 20 cm/hr, thus providing a lower bound on ROWB stormwater retention. The current published version of the HYDRUS-1D was also found to be erroneous when simulating the ROWB stormwater infiltration process in cases where the ROWB’s soil moisture content was close to saturation. The third study investigated the effectiveness of increased perviousness on CSO reduction and water quality improvement in NYC, toward an aim of understanding how GI implementation can improve city-wide stormwater management issues. By using the enterococci (ENT) concentration as an indicator of water quality and the runoff coefficient to represent land perviousness over an area, a random forest classification model was developed for predicting whether a water body is swimmable or not at 50 shore sites along the main waterways of NYC. The model revealed the significant contribution of land perviousness, and hence GI interventions and green space, to CSO pollution reduction for CSO-shed areas located adjacent to slower-moving waterways. For CSO-shed areas located adjacent to faster moving waterways, the influence of land perviousness was found to be negligible. The random forest classification model developed in this third study can be used as a tool for city planners and agencies as part of plans for GI implementation that focus on the optimization of local water quality, among other objectives. Overall, the research presented in this dissertation aimed to provide a deeper insight into the factors governing the hydrological performance of the most prevalent GI in NYC – namely right-of-way bioswales. In addition, the research aimed to provide insight into linkages between land perviousness and CSO pollution levels in NYC local waterways, which can be used to inform the implementation and overall performance of the entire NYC GI system.

El proyecto a desarrollar es un centro psiquiátrico de categoría I-4 (MINSA), que cumple con un diseño ecológicamente sostenible de la calidad del ambiente interior y la energía en Ayacucho. Lo que motiva esta investigación es la respuesta a la carencia de infraestructura para la atención de un alto número de pacientes que hoy no tienen donde cubrir sus necesidades de salud mental. En Ayacucho la brecha en el acceso a los servicios de salud mental es de 92,5% de la población, por lo que hemos tomado esta región para fines de nuestro estudio. Hasta el cierre del mismo observamos que en Ayacucho la atención psiquiátrica se brinda en solo dos unidades (centros comunitarios) que claramente no cubren la demanda ni cuentan con la infraestructura correspondiente. Desde el primer manicomio occidental (1409) hasta finales del siglo XIX hubo una lenta evolución de la infraestructura para atención psiquiátrica. No es hasta la primera mitad del siglo XX, con el avance en el conocimiento de la psiquiatría, que el tratamiento y cuidado de enfermedades mentales toma importancia por lo que actualmente los cuidados de salud mental dependen principalmente de factores como la aceptación social y el derecho de los enfermos mentales a ser miembros de la comunidad. El centro estará diseñado tomando en cuenta referencias y parámetros de la misma tipología que dan resultado en distintas partes del mundo, pero adaptados a la normativa peruana, el entorno en el cual se va a emplazar y las necesidades de los pacientes. / The Project in developement is a Cathegory I-4 (MINSA) Psychiatric Centre that abides a high ecologically sustainable design of the interior ambience and energy in Ayacucho. The motivation for the research comes as an answer to the lack of infrastructure for an increasing amount of patients who can´t cover their mental health needs. The access to mental health services gap in Ayacucho is of 92,5% of the population which is why we have chosen this región for our study. Until the closing of our research we observed that Ayacucho counts with only two psychiatric attention units which neither can satisfy the demand nor have an adequate infrastructure. From the first occidental asylum in 1409 up until the 19th century the evolution of psychiatric care infrastructure has been slow. Thanks to the advance in psychiatric knowledge of the 20th century both treatment and patient care have become more important, which is why nowadays the mental health attention is primarily directed by guidances as social acceptance and the right of the patient to be a member of the community. This centre will be designed taking into account references and parameters of the same typology which have proved to be succesful all over the world but adapting them to peruvian standards, surroundings and patients needs. / Tesis

Los mercados son hitos arquitectónicos muy importantes en la ciudad, estos funcionan como fuentes de animación constante en la comunidad. El principal objetivo de este proyecto es ser un espacio permeable mediante el uso de elementos traslucidos que permitan que el contexto ingrese al proyecto. Del mismo modo generar espacios intermedios que sean de uso versátil para actividades de venta y actividades culturales en distintos intervalos de tiempo. Otro enfoque importante que mantiene este proyecto es que, al ser un Mercado gastronómico, el área destinada a esta actividad buscó tener una espacialidad diferente de otras áreas del proyecto de manera que se generen distintas sensaciones para el usuario visitante. Un criterio de diseño bastante fundamental es la ubicación del proyecto que, al estar en la ciudad de Tarapoto, departamento de San Martín y dentro de la región selva del Perú tiene condiciones climáticas que influyeron en la búsqueda de que el proyecto sea adecuadamente ventilado y de techos altos debido a las temperaturas altas que presenta la ciudad. Por último, se exploró el uso del bambú arquitectónico para diseñar la cobertura del proyecto de manera que se aporte a este la debida materialidad que contiene la arquitectura de la región selva, considerando las plantaciones dentro del departamento de San Martín. Al usar dicho material se logró que la cobertura sea sostenible con el medio ambiente y no buscar obtener madera de los bosques de la Amazonía peruana. / The markets are very important architectural landmarks in the city, because they function as sources of constant interaction between the members of the community. The main objective of this project is to be a permeable space through the use of translucent elements that allow the context to enter the project. In the same way, generate intermediate spaces that are versatile in use for sales activities and cultural activities. Another important focus that this project maintains is that, as it is a gastronomic market, the area for this activity sought to have a different spatiality from other areas of the project so that different sensations are generated for the visiting user. A fairly fundamental design point is the location of the project which, being in the city of Tarapoto, department of San Martín and within the jungle region of Peru, has climatic conditions that influenced the search for the project to be adequately ventilated and high ceilings due to the high temperatures that the city presents. Finally, the use of architectural bamboo was explored to design the coverage of the project in such a way as to provide the proper materiality contained in the architecture of the jungle region, considering the plantations within the department of San Martín. By using this material, it was achieved that the coverage is sustainable with the environment and not seeking to obtain wood from the forests of the Peruvian Amazon. / Tesis

The main object of this master´s thesis is recreation area operated by a non-profit organization in Černá Hora in district Blansko. The aim of the work is to evaluate the potential of the area. This thesis provides the ideas and interventions which allow more effective, more self-sufficient, economically, and ecologically sustainable yearlong operation. The brief of designed buildings and modifications was determined by previous analysis and consultation with the site operator. The result of the work are individual interventions in the sense of proposed changes and modifications in the area. The thesis also includes a chronological arrangement of the interventions in a real timeline according to their feasibility.

[pt] Eventos globais como as mudanças climáticas, crescimento populacional e expansão urbana trazem o foco para a contribuição do ambiente construído na sustentabilidade das cidades. Visto que o setor da construção civil é um dos maiores responsáveis pelo consumo de recursos naturais, geração de resíduos e emissão de poluentes, uma significativa mudança de paradigma no setor se faz necessária. Por sua vez, o papel dos profissionais do mercado de arquitetura e urbanismo no desenvolvimento de projetos é estratégico na efetiva transformação desse cenário. É preciso que os processos de projeto sejam mais integrados, colaborativos e eficientes para que as edificações desenvolvidas contemplem soluções multidisciplinares que priorizem a redução do consumo de recursos naturais, que viabilizem o alto desempenho dos sistemas e garantam o conforto dos usuários. Ainda que as estratégias e soluções para o desenvolvimento de edificações sustentáveis sejam diversas e que a arquitetura integrada aos condicionantes ambientais seja prática comum no processo de projeto dos escritórios entrevistados, há desafios enfrentados no mercado que impactam a qualidade ambiental e a eficiência dos projetos. A priorização por custos iniciais mais baixos, a carência tanto de incentivos fiscais quanto de regulamentações específicas voltados à construção sustentável e a baixa cultura de planejamento do mercado nacional foram alguns dos principais desafios identificados. Apesar dos desafios, a compreensão sobre a importância da sustentabilidade no ambiente construído é unânime entre os entrevistados, assim como a atuação efetiva dos mesmos como agentes transformadores do cenário ambiental através da prática profissional ainda que muito precise ser realizado. / [en] Global events have been held for decades, with a view at ensuring the collective commitment among countries on planning and carrying out actions to stop and reverse the environmental degradation of the planet.The UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in 1972 and the World Commission on Environment and Development, held in 1983, were some of the main events leading up to the discussion of parameters and goals that culminated in the Agenda 21 (HANDL, 2012; LAYRARGUES, 1997; ONU, 2015), predecessor of the current Agenda 2030, which includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs, launched by the UN in 2015 (MMA, 2020).In the same year, the SDGs were launched and, during the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP21, the Paris Agreement was set out with main focus on actions to address climate change and its resulting impacts (MMA, 2020).Cities concentrate more than 50 percent of the population of the planet (PNUD BRASIL, 2020) and buildings alone account for 40 percent of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, architects and other players in the construction sector have a professional and ethical duty” to lead the transformation of such scenario, not only to minimize negative environmental impacts but also to establish robust and resilient solutions to a future of extreme weather events” (RIBA, 2019).The identification of the socio-economic relevance of the construction industry in Brazil (IBGE, 2020), the severity of the long-term environmental impacts generated by buildings (RIBA, 2019) and the design as the starting point of the life cycle of a building (DEGANI & CARDOSO, 2002) leads to the search, in this study, to identify the processes and design strategies that contribute to achieve sustainability in buildings, as well as to understand the role and performance of architecture professionals in this scenario.To do so, a literature review on the subject has been conducted and interviews have been carried out with some of the main architecture offices operating in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, given their importance in the Brazilian scenario.