Sustainable legislation: guidelines for incorporating sustainability concepts in the code of building in Vitória/ES

Abstract

This article aims to examine the legal aspects of sustainable construction proposing guidelines for incorporating sustainability concepts in the Code of public works and construction of the Vitória-ES. In the global context, sustainability is evident, reinforcing the concern about the impact generated by man to the environment directly affecting the economy, society and the planet’s future, so the importance of environmental preservation and the efficient use of natural resources (water, air, energy, materials etc.). In this sense the role of legislation is important, since the goal of the code works in the municipalities is to ensure minimum conditions of environmental comfort in the deployment of any building to be built in the city. The hypothesis is that the legislation needs to be revised and the goal is to adjust it by inserting sustainability concepts. The methodology is based on literature search applied to the subject. We conclude that the Government should contribute more effectively to the reconstruction of the cities scene, playing their role through legal instruments, more effective and active way for both construction of new buildings, the renovation and adaptation of existing ones.