Estratégias de reconstrução de habitações populares frente a desastre: lições do terremoto no Haiti

Abstract

Housing reconstruction in disaster scenarios, such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, presents a critical challenge for Civil Engineering, particularly in serving low-income populations. This study analyzes the practices adopted in the reconstruction of popular housing in this context, emphasizing the technical, social, and economic obstacles encountered. The research, qualitative in nature and exploration in approach, is based on bibliographic and documentary review, including technical reports, case studies, and international standards. It evaluates the construction systems used, structural performance criteria, material selection, and the suitability of housing projects to the urban environment and local socioeconomic conditions. The study highlights the importance of safe and sustainable housing solutions built through the integration of engineering, urban planning, and public policies, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary and participatory approaches to improve technical guidelines for housing reconstruction in vulnerable contexts.