ABSTRACT: The search for ways to measure the level of sustainability of buildings is increasing. We note the relevance of the application of methodologies that drive the act of designing more sustainable to improve the quality of the built environment in order to minimize their impact. Thus, this study aimed to verify certification systems and its better adaptation to climate and constructive reality of the city of Maceió – AL. The methodology consisted of a pre-selection of environmental certification systems for residential buildings and their application in a multifamily residential building project, set in the context of the city. They were applied in a residential building project certifications AQUA, Reference GBC Brasil Casa e Selo Azul Caixa, developed or adapted specifically for Brazil. It was found that the analysis of the building project failed to meet up with the minimum conditions to get the certification of selected systems, as it does not meet most of the mandatory requirements: opening area of environments for prolonged stay, absence of protection for shading, implementation on the land without concern for the orientation as regards the sun and wind, among other criteria considered important for achieving a more sustainable building in Maceió. Also, we noticed a gap of these instruments in important aspects related to urban infrastructure. It appears anyway a need for methods of measurement of the level of sustainability more targeted to specific circumstances to obtain a more reliable result in the level of design sustainability.
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