Agência Eusébio do Banco do Brasil: uma proposta de arquitetura sustentável

Abstract

Based on the discussion of social and environmental crises of our society, it is intended to show how large financial corporations are essentially related to the causes of such problems. However, the culture of sustainability emerges as the way to solve these issues, since society is to wake up and recognize that human life is directly related to the Earth, their source of livelihood. Banks should collaborate to dissemination this culture with a new mission recognized and reflected in the architecture of its buildings. This paper presents a proposal supported by sustainable principles, formulated for the Banco do Brazil in the city of Eusébio/CE, conceived within the concept of ecological architecture. In addition to showing a more solidarity business relationships, this project also aimed to present some techniques to minimize the environmental impact of its construction.