Estudo preliminar de um jardim botânico na cidade de São Luís -MA: um refúgio para um ‘‘monumento vivo’’ em meio ao espaço urbano

Abstract

Green areas in large Brazilian cities, especially those with rapid urban growth without any kind of adequate planning, are areas of fundamental importance for a better urban environmental quality. Thus, in this work was explained about the definition of the term botanical garden, a space that consists of essential functions for the valorization of landscaping in urban centers and improvement of people's well-being. Therefore, the general objective of this undergraduate thesis is to prepare a Preliminary Study of a Botanical Garden in the city of São Luís/MA. Historical and spatial analyses of existing botanical gardens were carried out in order to create a project that could accomplish its primary activities, which is that of conservation and preservation of biodiversity. The research is exploratory with a quantitative approach. For the development of the project, a differentiated concept and architectural party were adopted, being perceived in the architecture and landscaping of the proposed botanical garden. It is expected that the results can contribute to the promotion of green areas in the city, as well as encourage people to show more interest in enjoying, caring for and getting to know the ecosystem present in the capital of Maranhão.