Within a perspective that considers the evolution of the technological system as a result of a Darwinian-like selection, certain elements, such as historical, cultural and social ones, must be included in the analysis of the dynamics of growth and change, which demands an approach that transcends the limits of Economics. This comprehensive approach leads to a learning process about technology that is extremely relevant to the analysis of the performance of new systems and also to the search of the best-suited solutions for each context. The aim of this paper is to highlight elements that are important for understanding the evolution of the technological system in housing construction in Brazil in recent years. It seeks not only to get a better assessment of the effects of the interactions between new technologies, Economics and the environment, but also to prospect coherent living spaces and a sustainable world.
Sector competitiveness; Technology selection; Construction; Housing; Innovation; Public policies