May 18, 2024 Floods in Rio Grande do Sul: The Tragedy of Non-Resilient Cities The world has changed, and accepting this fact is no longer a matter of choice but survival. Our rainfall patterns, periods of drought, average…
May 5, 2024 Wooden Interiors: 10 Cabins Bringing Warmth in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and More Acquiring diverse expressive possibilities within interior design, the use of wood in regions with a wide range of climates and temperatures such as Mexico,…
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 14, 2024 7 Bioclimatic Façade Strategies for Tropical Architecture When we think of the word “tropic,” the image that typically comes to mind is an exotic space, characterized by perpetual warmth and humidity,…
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,…
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