Por que o Brasileiro Adora uma Varanda Gourmet? (É Mentira)

UGREEN produces content about sustainability in construction and helps professionals and companies put it into practice. Below you will find everything about our consulting services, events, and courses. EVENTS: On May 15th, in Curitiba, UGREEN will hold "Who Will Build a Different Brazil?" Secure your spot: https://ugreen.com.br/evento2026 CONSULTING SERVICES: Brand Consulting: https://www.ugreen.com.br/marcas Sustainable Construction Consulting: https://www.ugreen.com.br/construcoes COURSES: Regenerative Architecture: https://go.ugreen.com.br/curso-regene... Low-Impact Material Specification: https://go.ugreen.com.br/curso-materiais Sustainable Retrofit: https://go.ugreen.com.br/curso-retrofit Energy, Thermal and Lighting Simulation for Buildings: https://go.ugreen.com.br/simulacao All UGREEN courses in a single access: https://go.ugreen.com.br/pass SPONSORSHIPS: Want to sponsor the UGREEN channel or promote a sustainable product or brand? https://go.ugreen.com.br/marca FREE RESOURCES: Free News Broadcast List: https://go.ugreen.com.br/transmissao Weekly Newsletter: https://news.ugreen.com.br Follow us on Instagram for exclusive content:   / ugreen_br   In this video I explain why the gourmet balcony has become standard in Brazilian apartments — and why it worsens the space, comfort, and performance of the home. The central question is simple: does this really improve housing or is it a product of the real estate market? I analyze how the gourmet balcony became widespread due to urban planning regulations, such as the "non-computable area," which allows developers to build more and charge more without paying for it. I show how this distorts the design: large and expensive balconies, while bedrooms, kitchens, and essential areas become smaller and less usable. I also explain the technical impact of this decision. When the balcony is enclosed with glass, a greenhouse effect occurs. Heat enters but doesn't escape. Natural ventilation is blocked. The result is more heat inside the apartment, more use of air conditioning, and higher energy consumption. Furthermore, the video shows how this typology affects the city. By bringing leisure into the apartment, it reduces the use of public space and reinforces urban isolation. The gourmet balcony doesn't solve a problem—it masks the lack of urban quality. Finally, I analyze the environmental impact. The intensive use of glass and aluminum increases the carbon footprint of the building. And yet, this model is sold as modern and sustainable.