Patitas: mobiliário modular ecoeficiente para animais domésticos

Abstract

Pets are increasingly present in the daily lives of Brazilian families. Therefore, it comes a concern with the well-being and comfort of these companions. Conversely, animal abandonment is an issue that has also been increasing over the years, resulting in the overload of shelters and their caretakers that strive to save these animal's lives. Hence, overcrowding in these shelters becomes inevitable, creating challenges in ensuring the proper care and well-being of rescued animals. Given this context, the goal of the present paper is to provide a practical solution for people who care for animals, aiming to provide comfort, at the same time as it optimizes the space of its caretaker. In addition, it is a sustainable alternative that uses reforested wood and textile waste in its structure. To this end,bibliographical research was carried out to analyze the parameters of animals, both adopted and abandoned, in Brazil; and their needs to ensure their comfort and well-being; evaluate existing products in the pet market, and explore alternatives of sustainable materials. Furthermore, interviews were conducted with the protectors and animal guardians, along with a field survey that was conducted to gather data that helped validate the project idea and identify its actual needs. Finally, the product proposal developed was a safe modular furniture project for stacking, with the goal to optimize the space of its guardians/protectors. Using recycled materials to reduce its impact on the environment and seeking ways to make it as accessible as possible.