Participation and sustainability in the built environment: the case of Minha Casa Minha Vida Entidades

Participatory practices in housing production play an important role in transforming society, contributing to the promotion of social justice and sustainability. The quality of housing in these processes is seen as superior, however, little empirical research justifies this hypothesis. Supported by a bibliographical review on participation, the research focused on the context of Brazilian housing production, analyzing the MCMV Program and its Entities modality. The analysis aimed to understand the relationship between the participation of such actors and the promotion of sustainability in the built environment. Results point to contradictions in this modality. However, it demonstrates notable distinction, bringing important impacts on the quality of the built environment.