Análise qualitativa dos sistemas de certificação ambiental no brasil: aplicabilidade e efetividade dos sistemas leed, aqua-hqe e fator verde como ferramentas promotoras de sustentabilidade na construção civil

Abstract

The current construction and development model based on high energy and natural resource consumption triggered several debates about sustainability and man's actions on the environment. In the construction industry, these debates took place on the environmental certification system, defined as, the tool used to promote the development of sustainable enterprises. Qualitative studies carried out to evaluate the performance, applicability and effectiveness of LEED, AQUA-HQE and Green Factor certification systems in the domestic market, hence a comparative matrix was elaborated by considering different evaluation criteria, ranging from the management and quality of the services performed to the social practices considered by the entrepreneurs. The studies were conducted through bibliographic and documentary research, which were essential to collect information. At the end of the research, it was possible to conclude, that some of the existing systems used in the national market, do not present an applicability and effectiveness requirements that goes in accordance with the real objectives aimed by the population