Application of the USAT Tool for Sustainability Analysis: The Case of Lagoa da Conceição

Abstract

This article presents the results of the application of the USAT (Urban Sustainability Assessment Tool), created for managing sustainability at the urban and building scale. The case study site is Lagoa da Conceição, in Florianópolis. These indicators were organized into categories to assess the urban structure and buildings according to the ESA-B Model. In all, the system has 4 panels: Shocks, Urban Structure, Conduct and Performance. In this article, data from the Urban Structure Panel will be presented, based on an analysis of the Lagoa da Conceição district; and the Conduct Panel, with an analysis of a commercial building located in the neighborhood. The research contributes to urban sustainability by offering a governance structure for the study area, with the potential to be replicated in other regions with similar challenges.