RECYCLED MATERIALS IN SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION: A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH IN ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

This article aimed to investigate the use of recycled materials in the construction of social housing, highlighting their relevance for sustainability in contemporary architecture. The study sought to understand how these materials can be applied in housing projects, considering aspects of waste reuse, economic feasibility, and social and environmental benefits. Exploratory and qualitative in nature, the research was conducted through a literature review of scientific articles, books, and technical documents, with interpretative analysis of the collected information. The results indicate that the use of recycled materials helps reduce the extraction of natural resources, minimize improper waste disposal, and strengthen the circular economy, being viable in solutions such as ecological bricks and passive architecture practices. It is concluded that applying recycled materials in construction represents an effective strategy to promote sustainability and social inclusion, recommending that future research further analyze technical performance, economic feasibility, and social acceptance of these practices.