This article presents a theoretical framework on indigenous peoples in Brazil, based on the work Habitações Indigenas (Indigenous Habitations), by Sylvia Caiuby Novaes et al. (1983), with the aim of deepening the understanding of their ways of life, social organization and, mainly, their culture, relating this panorama to the case of the indigenous community of the Ibirama region. The gap addressed refers to the scarcity of studies that integrate traditional indigenous knowledge with contemporary emergency housing solutions. Thus, the objective of this work is to apply vernacular architectural models in the design of temporary camps for the indigenous population of José Boiteux, affected by recurrent disasters and floods. The core of the research consists of demonstrating that the recovery of indigenous spatial logics, such as circular implementation and the use of accessible materials, can favor not only habitability, but also the sense of belonging and social cohesion in emergency contexts. The results show that solutions based on traditional cultural principles can contribute significantly to the formulation of more sensitive and effective public policies for the resettlement of indigenous communities in vulnerable situations.
Silva et al. (Thu,) studied this question.