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    Aplicación de soluciones basadas en la naturaleza en edificaciones ya existentes - caso de estudio multifamiliares del IESS Cuenca
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-09-01) Palaguachi Andrade, Saskia Johanna; Paucay Jara, Karol Jazmín; León González, Pablo Armando
    The degradation of green spaces and lack of ecological urban design in cities like Cuenca have a negative effect on environmental comfort and overall quality of life. In the IESS multifamily housing complex, extensive green areas are currently underutilized and lack sustainable planning criteria. This research explores the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to transform these spaces into resilient, healthy, and efficient environments. Passive strategies such as green walls, vegetated roofs, rain gardens, and permeable surfaces were proposed, emphasizing native plant species adapted to Cuenca’s Andean climate. An initial microclimate simulation using ENVI-met revealed surface temperatures exceeding 46 °C, low soil moisture, and outdoor thermal discomfort in exposed areas. Based on these findings, an ecological redesign was developed, strategically integrating vegetation to enhance ambient temperature, relative humidity, and urban green coverage. The selected species were chosen for their thermal insulation, acoustic absorption, evapotranspiration capacity, and low maintenance. A second simulation with the proposed NBS showed substantial improvements, including reduced surface temperatures, increased humidity levels, and better outdoor thermal comfort. This study confirms that NBS offer an effective approach to rehabilitate existing urban spaces while generating environmental, social, and urban benefits, and proposes a replicable model for similar contexts.