Viver e criar: Habitação estudantil da UFMS, qualificada pela neuroarquitetura.

Abstract

This study aims to develop an architectural design for student housing at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), in Campo Grande, MS, focusing on promoting quality of life, well-being, and student retention, especially for students who balance work and studies and come from other cities. The methodology is based on the principles of neuroarchitecture, considering the influence of the built environment on well-being, combined with the analysis of three relevant case studies, the proposed site, and its urban context. The architectural proposal includes functional and welcoming spaces, guided by design concepts that support spatial, functional, and formal decisions and by the development of the program of requirements. Two housing typologies are proposed: a double unit for two residents and a family unit accommodating up to three people. The study is justified by the shortage of student housing in Brazil, particularly in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and in the city of Campo Grande, which negatively affects student retention in higher education. In this context, although architecture is not responsible for the teaching-learning process, it can contribute to the creation of environments that foster well-being, creativity, and a more balanced university routine.