Brazilian Houses: 10 Homes That Use Prefabrication

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Published on April 10, 2019

Throughout the entire construction process—from the conception of the architectural design to its physical realization—the job site is perhaps where most issues arise. Varying widely in nature, construction setbacks become less frequent the more time is dedicated to the design and planning stages; in other words, the more time invested off-site, the lower the likelihood of major disruptions during construction.

In this regard, prefabricated elements are powerful assets for efficiency. Capable of being applied to virtually all building components—from building envelopes to structures, windows to roofs—prefabrication, which involves constructing specific elements off-site to be assembled later on-site, can result in faster construction times, reduced material waste, and, ultimately, more cost-effective projects. Below, find 10 Brazilian houses that utilize prefabrication in their structures or building envelopes.