Water Management in a Self-managed Low-income Housing Development in South Brazil

Abstract

The structures in the built environment, particularly concerning morphology are reflected in different housing development projects, which rely heavily on a technical insight. In this context, this research aims to analyze the implantation and typologies of a low-income housing development located in the South of Brazil. Specifically, it was analyzed the layout andstyle of the studied housing development, relating these characteristics with water resource planning aiming in highlighting guidelines to assist in the system design and solutions for rainwater harvesting. It is believed that this research can provide discussions on the subject and present subsidies to architectural projects.