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Brazilian Houses: Residences with Shed Roofs

Simpler to build, yet less common than traditional gable roofs, single-pitch roofs—or meia água, as they are known in some parts of Brazil—are formed by a single inclined plane responsible for shedding rainwater.

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In residential design, this type of roof can be found spanning both small and large areas, provided that the slope specifications for each material and structural element are taken into account. Below, we present nine Brazilian houses featuring single-pitch roofs and their different applications. Check them out:

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Cite: Susanna Moreira. "Brazilian Houses: Residences with Shed Roofs" [Casas brasileiras: residências com coberturas de uma água] 09 Jan 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1124221/brazilian-houses-residences-with-shed-roofs> ISSN 0719-8884
Casa de Meia Encosta / Denis Joelsons + Gabriela Baraúna Uchida. Image: © Pedro Kok

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