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About Us
Since its foundation in 1992, the Verdever Association / Curators of the Earth has carried out numerous works in Art, Architecture, and Sustainable Environments, which have contributed to the formulation of laws that are now approved (click here to learn more). Our goal has been to create, enable, and execute projects focused on sanitation and environmental preservation, addressing technical, cultural, and educational themes, using a holistic methodology with ecological objectives!
As a pioneering activity, we propose the implementation of new Biomes and Sustainable Green Cities, incorporating the synchronous and systemic creation of:
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EcoPoints: Collection centers for waste disposal.
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Sustainable EcoFactories: Facilities that treat and transform all waste into clean elements for Architecture—resilient, durable, and market-competitive construction materials!
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Productive Greenery Houses: Homes that provide food for their owners.
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Sustainable Green Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods that use the waste processed by EcoFactories.
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Green Walls and Roofs: Applied to all buildings.
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Organifying Parks: Spaces for contemplation and enjoyment of the most modern ecological themes.
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Sustainability Portals: Located at city access points, offering relevant information on sustainability-related topics.
Finally, we are developing Sustainable EcoSanctuaries (where species are cultivated and distributed to neighborhoods) on dedicated areas, with two already in progress in the cities of Ubatuba/SP and Itamonte/MG.
Another goal of the Curators of the Earth is the cleanup of rivers and oceans. Through our Naga Sailboat and the Yaba, we educate and train coastal communities (learn about the Expedition Commitment project by clicking here), collect marine waste to repurpose it into new nautical elements, and simultaneously promote better navigation in clean waters!
Founders
Márcia Macul
She earned her degree in Architecture in 1977 from Universidade Braz Cubas, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate from the University of São Paulo, culminating in 2000. Since graduating, she has developed projects as an independent architect, focusing on sustainable architecture, working with clean materials, and using raw earth in structural rammed earth walls. In 2004, she partnered with architect Sérgio Prado and his NGO, Associação Verdever, focusing on Sustainable Architecture and Renewable Energy projects.
Sérgio Prado
He received the title of "Dottore in Architettura Cum Laude" from the University of Venice in 1969. During the same period, he was awarded the "Premio Hors Concours" in the International Building Competition AIEA/UNIDO in Vienna.
Since 1970, he has been pursuing effective principles for a SYNERGY among the 3 A's: ART + ARCHITECTURE = SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS, through various projects, lectures, and conferences in Brazil and around the world.