QUALIVERDE CERTIFICATION: ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT, APLICATION AND CURRENT SITUATION

Abstract

This paper addresses Qualiverde’s, program from the municipal government of Rio de Janeiro to encourage green buildings. Although the qualification is being applied due enforced by the law, its fiscal and building benefits await city council approval. Moreover, Qualiverde is not fully applied. In addition, the information about the certification is very scarce, with few publications and studies available. They have few information, beyond the existing in the text of Qualiverde's legislation. Researching the theme was the main purpose of this article. Information was obtained through interviews with subject specialists and bibliographic reviews. Information on the process of developing the seal, its main objectives and datas on its current situation, such as numbers of projects already qualified and in the process of qualification, are presented. The legality of the draft laws currently being discussed in the town hall is discussed.