Neo-governacular architecture in Curitiba - Cristiane Martins Baltar Pereira

There is growing concern about the impact of architecture on the environment, and construction is increasingly moving towards socio-environmental sustainability. However, the search for a harmonious relationship between building, man and nature is nothing new and has often been present in societies, including through vernacular practice. This book discusses the importance of vernacular architecture - in particular the construction of wooden homes in the city of Curitiba and the surrounding region..