ABSTRACT
When analyzing the indigenous constructions, it is possible to observe the different solutions to inhabit. The vernacular architecture is knowledgeable of construction techniques and solutions that dialogue with extreme sensitivity with the surroundings - the climate, the soil, and the topography are fully suited to the site. The paper aims to comprehend the indigenous peoples’ traditional housing in the northern Brazilian Amazon as a reference to the elaboration process of the architectural project. In this regard, the study is based on the indigenous vernacular architecture concepts, combined with bioclimatic strategies in a humid equatorial climate, analyzing the structure and shape of these houses. As a work methodology, qualitative and exploratory research was used to obtain bibliographic, projectable, and bioclimatic references. The research concluded that the indigenous houses located in the north of the Brazilian Amazon result from the materials found in the region, and the unique techniques contribute to bioclimatic solutions for an architectural project compatible with the local climate.
