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Architects: Gui Mattos
- Area: 807 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT
Metal Structure: The Latest Architecture and News
Conchas Residence / Gui Mattos
OssO Restaurant / Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados
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Architects: Gustavo Penna Arquiteto e Associados
- Area: 508 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Euro Injet, OMN Studio, Prodomo, Prodomo Design
House ACK / Studio AG Arquitetura
Casa M / Felipe Hess Arquitetos
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Architects: Felipe Hess Arquitetos
- Area: 780 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Arteal, Cia de Iluminação, Concresteel, Marcenaria Marvelar, kitchens
Casinha / Jardim Arquitetura
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Architects: Daher Jardim Arquitetura
- Area: 645 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Cristal Vidros, Ferragens Pinheiro, Lume
Lins Arquitetos Associados Office / Lins Arquitetos Associados
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Architects: Lins Arquitetos Associados
- Area: 592 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Bendermix, Madereira Beira Rio, Mestre seu Jaime, Olaria Campina Grande, Plazlux
FBF Collezione / N2B Arquitetura
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Architects: N2B Arquitetura
- Area: 3516 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Trespa, Blue Sol, Gail, Weisberg
Brazilian Houses: 15 Steel Projects in Plan and Section
Metallic elements have been used in architecture and civil construction for hundreds of years, either as decorative elements, coverings or even to reinforce masonry structures. However, it is only in the second half of the eighteenth century that the first bridges emerge whose structure was entirely made of cast iron. A century later, iron was replaced by a more resistant and malleable alloy, still used today in architecture: steel.
Denser than concrete, the strength of steel subverts its weight and provides greater stiffness with less material - allowing for lighter and thinner structures than those made from other materials, such as wood or concrete. It is by no means the most used material in residential architecture, however, its use has made it possible to construct some interesting - and beautiful - examples of contemporary houses:
Timelapse: How to Build an Emergency Shelter with Scaffolding and Local Materials
Designed and developed by Pilosio Building Peace, RE:BUILD is a construction system for building refugee camps and facilities for emergency assistance. The temporary modular structures can be used as houses, schools, clinics, dining areas or any other space that is urgently needed.