Project test based on bioconstruction: child support center – Ilha da Pintada, Porto Alegre

The architectural setting of Ilha da Pintada in Porto Alegre is marked by a huge construction precariousness, with traditional techniques of low quality, disregarding habitability and adaptability. This essay proposes an economical and easy-to-implement architecture through self-management. The article discusses the importance of participatory self-management with non-traditional techniques and reuse of local materials, bringing university and community together. The methodology was based on the Environmental Comfort I discipline, cadastral surveys, physical-environmental diagnoses and complementary bibliographies. The result is a self-management booklet through the theme – child support center, applying bioconstruction to empower and raise awareness in the community.