Nitsche Arquitetos completes modular cross-laminated timber house prototype in Brazil
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Summary
Nitsche Arquitetos has developed a modular, cross-laminated timber house prototype in Piedade, Brazil, designed for faster, more affordable, and sustainable construction. The 140-square-meter house features a rectangular dogtrot-style plan with a central breezeway, using prefabricated CLT panels for efficient assembly. The design emphasizes adaptability, natural ventilation, and integration with the surrounding landscape, while addressing Brazil's housing challenges through modular construction methods.
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The house is designed with a rectangular dogtrot-style plan, which features a central breezeway that divides the structure into two main sections.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) was chosen for its structural strength, sustainability credentials, and prefabrication potential.
The modular approach allows for different configurations and adaptations to various sites and client needs, while maintaining construction efficiency.
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