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An analysis was carried out on a terraced house with a vegetated roof in the city of Atibaia, SP. The green roof proved to be efficient in providing a thermal delay and transmitting a more stable temperature to the environment, offering greater thermal comfort and consequently contributing to energy efficiency. The analysis of natural ventilation, carried out using wind tunnel tests and on-site measurements, showed that the balcony design was effective in reducing excessive wind speed in the semi-open area, an important factor in utilising the area, especially in cities that need areas protected from the wind, as is common in many regions of Brazil. The balcony model with vegetated roof proved to be a good form of housing.
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PhD student and master's student at UNICAMP in the field of bioclimatic architecture. She was a research fellow on the R3E/Eletrobrás research project. She works on the development of sustainable architectural projects and bioconstruction. She gives courses, lectures and workshops in the areas of bioconstruction, sustainable and bioclimatic architecture and energy efficiency.
