A recent building collapse in Paulista, Pernambuco state, has drawn attention to the significant number of structurally unsound buildings in Greater Recife. These buildings, commonly referred to as “coffin” buildings due to their unsupported wall structure, became prevalent in the 1970s and have been prone to collapse in recent years. A 2007-2008 study by the […]
Structural risks identified in more than 100 buildings in the greater Recife area
