Six projects at CASACOR RS 2026 receive GBC LIFE certification, a benchmark in health and well-being in spaces

For the first time, the new version of GBC LIFE was applied to interior projects at CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul. The certification recognized six projects of different uses: a children's bedroom, a kitchen, a living and dining area, a loft, a café and a store.

The process verifies, through documentation, whether the solutions planned by the professionals were effectively executed. Among the criteria analyzed are air quality, lighting, choice of paints, origin and use of materials, biophilia, reuse and disposal of waste generated during assembly.

"GBC LIFE looks at architecture from the perspective of the health and well-being of those who occupy the spaces. In the six projects certified by CASACOR RS, we found professionals who already showed concern for comfort, the choice of materials and what happens to them after the show. The certification brings technical criteria to evaluate these decisions and shows that, even in temporary projects, it is possible to think beyond aesthetics and consider the impacts of each choice," says architect Joana Giugliani, environmental consultant at BGreen.

CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2026 (Luciano R. Mota/CASACOR)

The certification raises the discussion of how architecture designed to remain assembled for just a few weeks can incorporate lasting solutions. The certified projects show how circularity, environmental quality, connection with nature and responsible choice of materials can be part of temporary projects and produce benefits that remain beyond the period of the show.

Carlos Porto - Cozinha do futuro. Projeto da CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2026. (Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)

Two projects help translate these criteria into practice. In the Kitchen of the Future, by Carlos Porto, conventional cabinetry was replaced by aluminum structures, a strong, durable and recyclable material. The 40 sq.m. project also features a central glass island and a functional vegetable garden, bringing food cultivation closer to the domestic routine.

Miint&Co - Ótica e LabStore CASACOR. Projeto da CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2026. (Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)

In the LabStore, designed by Miint&Co, the certification dialogues with the application of neuroarchitecture and with the choice of reused or lower-impact materials. The 350 sq.m. space uses carpets produced with recycled PET, natural coverings and structural cardboard reused in the ceiling and displays. Light, sounds, colors, pathways and textures were planned considering their effects on the well-being, memory and behavior of visitors.

Projects certified by GBC LIFE

Check out the six projects certified by GBC LIFE in the following gallery:

Info - CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2026

• When: from August 12 to October 4, 2026

• Hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Where: Former Salgado Filho Airport Terminal - Avenida dos Estados, 747 — Porto Alegre/RS

• Tickets: from R$ 48 (half) to R$ 96 (full)

• Box office: online, official CASACOR app and in-person sales on site

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