Wood frame constructive system: use and cultural assimilation in Brazil

Abstract

In Brazil, civil construction is one of the sectors that consumes the most energy and generates waste. Therefore, the use of wood has been an alternative to this problem, since it is a renewable and sustainable material. The wood frame makes it possible to align the exploitation of wood and the technology of an agile and clean construction. Despite the growing debate for the dissemination of the use of wood frame in Brazil, it is not so explored, due to lack of knowledge of the technology, labor qualification and prejudice with the material. This work aims to verify, through a bibliographic review and regulations, the use of wood frame, and to understand the processes of cultural acceptance or rejection of this innovation.