Parques urbanos: o caso do Parque ecológico da Cascata no município de Sete Lagoas/MG

Abstract

The present study deals with themes such as architecture, application of certifications and environmental seals, use of techniques focused on sustainability and retrofit. In light of the current need for green areas for leisure and for the well of the population, these techniques were applied specifically to the recently reopened Cascata Ecological Park, located in the city of Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais. After five years closed, there was a greater need for a place for tourism and leisure, which did not cause damage to the environment and where there were incentives for its preservation. With the application of knowledge directed to environmental conservation, sustainability, environmental comfort, use of ecological materials, recycled, reuse of water, use of renewable energy among others, this work will propose an intervention for the Park, in order to improve local infrastructure existing architecture by applying sustainable architecture techniques, adapting existing environments and solving the general needs of the city and population observed.