Designed by the Gera Brasil office, the house was built using bioconstruction techniques and technologies that made it self-sustainable.
Submitted at Feb 17, 2020, 2:40 PM
Designed by the Gera Brasil office, by architects Karen Ueda, Nilce Pinho and Antonio Vissotto, Casa das Birutas was built using bioconstruction techniques and technologies that transformed it into a self-sustainable residence . 
The roof of the house was made of bamboo, the structure of certified wood and the retaining wall of hyperabode (local bagged earth). The architects also made the most of the materials from the construction site and common waste. More than six thousand bottles of glass were used as the flooring of the steps, distributed along the steep terrain. 
Since the residence is located in an area far from the water and sewage system, in the ecovillage of Piracaia, drinking water is taken from a spring and is used only for showers, the filter and sinks. Toilet flushing and The garden is irrigated using rainwater, which has generated savings of 36% for residents. Landscaping The landscaping of the property was designed based on the agroforestry system, which produces food through intelligent mechanics in partnership with the existing forest. Gardens were also installed on the existing rugged terrain to contain the flow of water in floods and prevent erosion. 
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