Hilma de Oliveira Santos Ferreira

The article aimed to identify parameters of biophilia in the built environment, focusing on social housing projects, through the application of the 14 biophilic design patterns. The incorporation of these elements aimed to understand their positive influence on the quality of life and well-being of the residents of these dwellings. For this, bibliographic research was carried out, analyzing previous works that align with the same objectives, which served as a basis for the analysis and identification of specific parameters related to the interaction between human beings, nature and the built environment. In the quantitative analysis, a bibliometric approach was adopted, reviewing the existing literature in articles, dissertations and theses. The systematic review protocol followed the guidelines of the PRISMA Comprehensive Review for Scoping Review, conducting the review with previously defined procedures. This methodology allowed for a comprehensive and detailed analysis, identifying the specific parameters of the interaction between humans, nature and the built environment in social housing projects.

This paper investigates the integration of thermo-responsive materials into bio-inspired structures, combining biomimicry and adaptive technologies in architecture. A problem-based biomimetic approach and a morphological analogy with the plate-type snowflake—known for its lightness, transparency, and crystalline organisation—were adopted to develop the geometry of an architectural pavilion. This research highlights glass as a main constructive material, analysing the potential of thermochromic film and the hydrogel technique, both inserted in the context of thermo-responsiveness. In this regard, the focus is on adaptations to temperature changes, exploring how these materials can alter their properties in response to solar incidence, offering solutions for energy efficiency, thermal regulation, and environmental adaptation. The pavilion demonstrates that this integration is feasible, and this is supported by an interdisciplinary approach that combines materials science, bio-inspired design, and practical experimentation. It also highlights biomimicry’s fundamental role as a tool for guiding the development of innovative architectural geometries, while thermo-responsive materials expand the possibilities for creating structures that are adaptable to temperature variations and solar exposure. The conclusion points to the applicability and relevance of this combination, highlighting the transformative potential of thermo-responsive materials in architectural projects, especially in the development of lightweight, transparent, and environmentally responsive structures.

To contribute to the control of climate change, it is essential to consider the relevance of facade glazing for promoting energy efficiency and thermal comfort. This article qualitatively analyzes two projects, starting with the identification of the envelopes as the initial parameter, followed by the selection of glass typologies, and finally, by the comparative analysis, considering the reduction of solar exposure inside the environment. The first project was the Jack H. Miller Center — USA, which obtained LEED certification, while the second, the Unibra University Center — BR, required intervention after its execution. The studies demonstrate that it is possible to improve thermal comfort by applying thermochromic films.

Biotechnology studies produce diverse solutions in models inspired by plant cells to improve the subsystem constituted by the interface between the internal and external environment of a building. Adequate supply focused on the ecosystem is responsible for filtering stable comfort conditions to the outside world of buildings, allowing for the creation of sustainable envelopes and a multitude of other artistic resources. Thus, this article addresses the relationship between technique and conceptual model regarding the use of surface design strategies for the process of graphic composition on glass façades. To this end, it will take into account natural resources; concepts and typologies of glazed buildings and elements of surface design. The methodological process is characterized as qualitative, descriptive and of a systematic theoretical nature in recent literature.

Durante as últimas décadas, algumas tipologias arquitetônicas de fachadas aderiram a uma nova tecnologia, onde apresenta uma idealização apoiada no uso de ...