Aplicação da técnica abóbada núbia num projeto de escola rural no Senegal. Uma análise prática sobre como construir com qualidade, acessível e baixo impacte ambiental

Abstract

Senegal has a precarious basic school infrastructure, and considering its civil constructions tendencies and climate reality, this dissertation reflects on the current architectural model and the flaws that remain in the traditional practices. The work is based on the Nubian vaults traditional technique to analyze its benefits in Senegal's educational construction. Emphasizing the constructive efficiency, financial viability, environmental comfort, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The study object was developed in a public tender, resulting in the Rural School Walaa, used as a basis for these analyses. This method shows improvements when compared to conventional constructions, but there is a margin for upgrading the use of Nubian arches with reinforced concrete. The project is integrated to environmental questions aiming to shorten the carbon emissions and carbon footprint, as well as enhancing the carbon dioxide sequestration. This allows an architecture aligned with contemporary demands regarding the generalization of education and decarbonization.