Piedade House, also known as the “House in Piedade,” is a compact yet highly efficient home designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Located in the serene countryside of São Paulo, this approximately 140m² residence stands out for its programmatic simplicity, rapid construction, and cost-effective design.
Beaver Brook Retreat (Bunkhouse) is a unique structure designed by Material Design Build (MDB) for a rural retreat in Sullivan County, NY. From the start, MDB collaborated closely with the client and subcontractors to create a flexible space that accommodates large groups year-round.
A well-designed home does more than provide shelter—it creates a comfortable, efficient, and sustainable living environment. At the heart of that equation lies insulation. The right insulation doesn’t just regulate indoor temperatures; it reduces energy consumption, lowers utility costs, and enhances overall home performance.
The passive house concept emerged in Germany at the end of the 1980s, thanks to the collaboration between the German physicist Wolfgang Feist and Swedish researcher Bo Adamson.
The architectural firms Terra Capobianco and Galeria Arquitetos are responsible for the Casa Treliça (Truss House) project, a 464 m² building in the Alto de Pinheiros district, São Paulo.
With adequate forestry practices, natural wood can be a sustainable construction material. In biophilic design, plants are commonly incorporated into a home’s interior design
