Architecture and Territory: Houses in the Five Regions of Brazil

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Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti, author of The Territory of Architecture (1966), believed that architecture had its origin when mankind placed the first stone on the ground. Recognizing a place is the first step towards an architectural project, whether intentionally or not. Understanding the project's location and its context is the basis for many design choices and is, therefore, a key aspect in the field of architecture.

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Brazil has an area of approximately 8.5 million square kilometers and is geopolitically divided into five regions comprising 27 states, each with its own characteristics and very different from the other. In the South Region of the country, which has a colder climate, some buildings feature design elements and solutions to protect during the winter, but in most parts of Brazil, projects need to incorporate strategies to reduce the effects of heat during the whole year.