Arquitetura em containers: estudo preliminar arquitetônico para idosos na cidade de São Luís - MA

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to address Long-Term Care Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI) from an architectural point of view, examining their characteristics, the situation of the elderly in Brazil, especially in the city of São Luís, as well as the way in which the elderly interact with the environment, family, and society. The objective is to develop an architectural project for a mixed-use residential facility, using shipping containers as the main element, combining residential and commercial functions, targeting the elderly population of São Luís - MA. Containers offer flexibility, adaptability, and accessibility to spaces, allowing the creation of accessible, safe, and functional environments for the elderly. The proposal considers aspects such as mobility, comfort, safety, and social interaction, aiming to improve the quality of life and promote the inclusion of the elderly in the urban community. The research follows an exploratory approach, with an emphasis on quantitative data through questionnaires, in order to understand the needs and desires of the elderly population in the city. Container architecture emerges as a viable, sustainable, and economically advantageous solution for the development of residential and social spaces that meet the specific demands and characteristics of the elderly in the city of São Luís - MA.