Architect Flávia Gerab, who designed the Brazilian Collector's Living Room at Casa Cor São Paulo 2015 , says that the hood is extremely important in the design of the balcony, to prevent the smell of certain foods from spreading throughout the house and to the neighbors. "Residents also need to be aware that they are not outdoors. If you fry shrimp, the smell will spread throughout the house," she explains. It is advisable to install a hood with a powerful motor to extract the smell of prepared food and maintain a pleasant climate in the place.