Placas de fibrocimento integradas ao sistema light steel frame : estrutura administrativa do bairro Bagamoyo

Abstract

This study assesses the feasibility of applying the Light Steel Frame (LSF) construction system, combined with fibre cement boards, within the Mozambican context. Faced with structural vulnerabilities, extreme climate events and a predominantly artisanal construction market, LSF emerges as a lightweight, durable, sustainable and rapidly deployable alternative. The research methodology includes literature review, relevant case studies, technical interviews and the design of an architectural prototype. The findings highlight the system’s technical and economic advantages, particularly regarding thermal, acoustic and structural performance, as well as its adaptability to local conditions. Despite cultural and training challenges, the LSF system holds strong potential to transform Mozambique’s construction landscape in the near future.