Assisted self-construction: an unexplored path in Brazil

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Did you know that, in almost every part of the world, people build their homes every day without the help of architects and engineers?

Common in Brazil's peripheral areas, self-construction is an option for those who want their own customized home without facing unwanted bureaucracy or long-term debt. However, the choice to build one's own residence without the technical support of engineers and architects is often accompanied by a lack of information, which can lead to irregularities, poor construction quality, and risks for the residents.

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Cite: Matoso, Marília. "Assisted self-construction: an unexplored path in Brazil" [Autoconstrução assistida: um caminho inexplorado no Brasil] 06 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1128230/assisted-self-construction-an-unexplored-path-in-brazil> ISSN 0719-8884
Illustration: © Celyn Brazier

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