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Um contributo do design para a questão dos desperdícios gerados pelo setor da construção civil
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A indústria da construção civil é caracterizada como a mais poluente do Planeta. Este setor, além de responsável por consideráveis impactos ambientais, sociais e econômicos, gera impactos em todas as fases do seu processo produtivo. Os resíduos gerados (resíduos de construção e demolição - RCD), representam cerca de um terço de todo desperdício gerado no mundo. A produção de quantidades grandiosas destes materiais residuais é um dos principais obstáculos enfrentados em áreas urbanas. Considerando esta problemática, um caminho possível para diminuir as consequências geradas por esse setor é enquadrá-lo na economia circular, um modelo de desenvolvimento centrado na manutenção e economia de recursos, e que tem como viés a redução, reutilização, recuperação e reciclagem de materiais e energia. Este estudo perspetiva identificar estratégias que potenciam a reutilização e/ou reciclagem desses desperdícios para aplicações na área do design. Foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa exploratória, de modo a entender os principais conceitos acerca do objeto de estudo e a analisar dados sobre a problemática dos RCD, demonstrando o cenário do setor a nível mundial e da União Europeia e destacando a abordagem adotada em Portugal. Paralelamente, estabeleceu-se contato direto com profissionais da área para reunir informações relevantes. Optou-se pela abordagem de casos de estudo como forma de demonstrar exemplos concretos de aproveitamento de alta qualidade dos RCD. A pesquisa permite concluir que o ciclo que envolve a indústria da construção civil gera impactos que impõem a necessidade do estudo de soluções rápidas e eficazes para uma gestão adequada de matérias-primas e de resíduos.
Abstract : The construction industry is characterized as the most polluting on the Planet. This sector is responsible for considerable environmental, so-cial, and economic impacts with the impacts at all stages of the production process. The waste generated by this industry (construction and de-molition waste - CDW) represents about a third of all waste generated in the world. The production of large quantities of waste materials is one of the main obstacles faced in urban areas. Considering this problem, a possible way to reduce the consequences generated by this sector is to frame it within the circular economy, a development model focused on the maintenance and saving of resources, and which is directed at the reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling of materials and energy. The aim of this study is to identify strat-egies that encourage the reuse and/or recycling of this waste for design applications. Exploratory research was developed to understand the main concepts about the object of study and to analyze data on the problem of CDW, demonstrating the global and European Union scenarios, with an emphasis on the approach adopted in Portugal. n addition, direct contact was made with professionals in the field to gather relevant information. A case study approach was chosen to demonstrate practical examples of high-quality utilisation of CDW. The findings show that the cycle involving the construction industry generates impacts that make it necessary to study quick and effective solutions for the proper management of raw materials and waste.
Abstract : The construction industry is characterized as the most polluting on the Planet. This sector is responsible for considerable environmental, so-cial, and economic impacts with the impacts at all stages of the production process. The waste generated by this industry (construction and de-molition waste - CDW) represents about a third of all waste generated in the world. The production of large quantities of waste materials is one of the main obstacles faced in urban areas. Considering this problem, a possible way to reduce the consequences generated by this sector is to frame it within the circular economy, a development model focused on the maintenance and saving of resources, and which is directed at the reduction, reuse, recovery and recycling of materials and energy. The aim of this study is to identify strat-egies that encourage the reuse and/or recycling of this waste for design applications. Exploratory research was developed to understand the main concepts about the object of study and to analyze data on the problem of CDW, demonstrating the global and European Union scenarios, with an emphasis on the approach adopted in Portugal. n addition, direct contact was made with professionals in the field to gather relevant information. A case study approach was chosen to demonstrate practical examples of high-quality utilisation of CDW. The findings show that the cycle involving the construction industry generates impacts that make it necessary to study quick and effective solutions for the proper management of raw materials and waste.
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Ecodesign Construção civil Desperdícios Economia circular Construction industry Waste Circular economy
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ALENCAR, Mayra ; LIMA, Cláudia ; MENDONÇA, Rui (2023) - Um contributo do design para a questão dos desperdícios gerados pelo setor da construção civil. Convergências : Revista de Investigação e Ensino das Artes. ISSN 1646-9054. Vol.XVI, n.º 32, p. 15-23. DOI: 10.53681/c1514225187514391s.32.199
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IPCB. ESART