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Vila Taguai | Cristina Xavier Arquitetura



Vila Taguai
Vila Taguai designed by Cristina Xavier Arquitetura, The residential project comprising eight wooden houses at Vila Taguaí, located 22 km from the centre of São Paulo, is a property development that was conceived as an innovative alternative, building new living spaces amongst the greenery of the city?s suburbs.

The site is placed among dense vegetation on an East facing, 35% slope and the implantation sought to maintain the natural terrain to the greatest extent possible. The eight houses are elevated off the ground, creating terrace gardens. The trees were preserved and new ones will be planted, reinforcing the native flora.

The road network is finished in cobblestones, maintaining soil permeability. Private areas are integrated with communal ones ? a large garden ? through the use of terraces and pedestrian walkways.
The buildings make the most of natural sunlight and ventilation and utilise solar energy for water heating. The area surrounding the project must be preserved ? rainwater runoff is collected and directed to an existing stream. Sewage and wastewater are treated in a plant located within the condominium for subsequent use in toilets and irrigation.

Wood is the best performing material as regards the two big issues of this century: energy and the environment. Its production requires only solar energy and, furthermore, managed forests help offset greenhouse gas emissions and generate quality jobs in rural areas, mitigating migration to large ci...
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