There are several constructive technologies to configure the structural system of a building. From the 1960s onwards, the adoption of techniques that enabled the interaction between different materials became increasingly common, diversifying the design language and seeking the main advantages each element has to face certain situations. Over the years, some mix concrete, wood, stones or steel.
Combining structures brings different benefits to the construction: facilitating its execution, reducing sections of structural elements, improving fire resistance and rigidity, and reducing weight, cost and amounts of waste. These facts can also come together when thinking about the aesthetics of your project. To illustrate it, we selected six contemporary Brazilian houses that adopt mixed structures as a solution.
