A historical overview of social housing in Brazil, covering the social, economic, political, and architectural issues that have influenced the public policies of the sector in the XXth Century. The Working-Class Housing Projects -a modern movement that culminates in the creation of Brasília-, the evictions, the creation of BNH (National Housing Bank), the joint efforts of construction, and the recent homeless struggles. The narrative depicts everyday life and the relationship between the inhabitants and the place they reside in.