Diseño de anteproyecto de una vivienda de bajo costo en Cuenca-Ecuador, construida a partir de la reutilización de contenedores de carga.

Abstract

Nowadays, housing needs and the high cost of housing represent a challenge for architecture. For this reason, innovative and versatile proposals are necessary that reduce costs, optimize the use of spaces and generate a lower environmental impact. In this sense, the present research work has the objective of proposing a low-cost modular housing model based on the ruse of cargo containers through the analysis of housing projects and case studies to generate an architectural alternative in the city of Cuenca-Ecuador. At the same time, an analysis and compilation of information was carried out on cases that demonstrate the innovative construction of modular housing was carried out. An architectural proposal was developed (three modular homes) that responds to the current construction needs and the housing deficit. Therefore, this present work seeks to highlight the potential of reusing cargo containers as an economic and ecological alternative that meets habitability and comfort standards. In conclusion, it was determined that Ecuador has a housing shortage of 2.7 million people. In addition, it was determined that cargo containers have resistant characteristics for use in the construction sector after their useful life. Finally, in the modular housing proposal established in this work, it was shown that containers can be used in a viable manner.