Anteproyecto de la unidad educativa “La Inmaculada Fe y Alegría” para el cantón Zaruma

Abstract

The educational institution "La Inmaculada Fe y Alegría" suffered the loss of its infrastructure due to a sinkhole in December 2016. Since then, the institution has lacked a suitable space for students because, operating in a rented space, it does not have the appropriate conditions to provide a quality education. However, the Zaruma GAD has provided the school with a plot of land located in the Ramírez Pamba neighborhood, northwest of the city. Currently, the school offers two levels of education: Early Childhood Education and General Basic Education. In accordance with this, the graduation project aims to address the design of the preliminary project for the educational unit, through the investigation of vernacular construction systems, analysis of exemplary cases, and site analysis that will determine the design constraints. Criteria based on function were also implemented, taking into account various aspects such as the appropriate placement of the project on the land, integration with the urban environment, accessibility, the creation of collective spaces for social interaction, and the planning of stimulating educational spaces. Finally, regarding the construction logic, a system was employed that combined traditional construction methods from Zaruma with modern materials. The project was mainly structured with concrete, while wattle panels were suggested for the dividing walls. Energy efficiency was also prioritized, and sustainable measures were implemented, such as cross ventilation and rainwater collection.