The brazilian house: from Oca to My House, My Life

A casa brasileira: da Oca ao Minha Casa, Minha Vida

Resumo

The present article addresses the development of housing typology in Brazil, from indigenous dwellings to "Minha Casa, Minha Vida" homes. The objective is to succinctly recount the trajectory of Brazilian housing typology, a rich and multifaceted narrative reflecting the country's cultural diversity and socio-economic challenges over centuries. The development of social housing projects aims to provide decent housing for low-income families, generating demand for labor and reducing unemployment. The proposed methodology is based on a historical and comparative approach, using bibliographic and documentary sources to examine transformations in architecture and Brazil's socio-economic context over the years. Furthermore, the article specifically studies the "Minha Casa, Minha Vida" program, providing a qualitative analysis of its effectiveness in promoting access to decent housing and its social, economic, and environmental implications.