April 30, 2024 "Industrialization Is Emerging as the Only Sustainable Approach”: New Voices in Construction Reinvention In the Brazilian architectural scene, Felipe Savassi stands out for being a unique mix of designer and communicator. He shares his passion for architecture…
April 21, 2024 Between Modular and Vernacular: How Combining Construction Techniques Can Bring Agility and Identity to Social Housing in the Global South The opening scenes of the award-winning Brazilian film “City of God” (2002) portray a newly constructed housing complex situated on the outskirts of Rio…
April 20, 2024 Architectural Modules: Implementation and Adaptability in the Latin American Landscape How can industrialization and environmental responsibility go hand in hand? What siting, technological, or constructive strategies can be developed without harming the surrounding landscape?…
April 16, 2024 How Modular Construction Can Provide Architectural Aid: From Rapid-Response to Transitional and Affordable Housing Ever since the Industrial Revolution and the introduction of mass production, the ownership and use of simple products and services like flush toilets with…
April 13, 2024 Modular Housing in Latin America: Assembly, Joinery, and Transportation Methods in Construction In a constant search to find new ways to reduce costs and construction times, modular architecture emerges as an opportunity to implement various methods,…
April 12, 2024 Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. Defined as rows of columns that support a roof,…
April 11, 2024 Modular Housing: Striking Balance between Standardization and Customization No longer relegated to the domain of temporary structures or utilitarian living, modular housing is increasingly gaining traction. Prefabricated homes are disrupting the architecture…
