Journal Issue: Número 29
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Volume
15
Number
29
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Journal ISSN
1390-7263
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Volumen 15
(15)
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Diseño y gestión de vivienda social en zonas de ladera: lineamientos para la intervención en barrios de origen informal en Bogotá
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2026-01-26) Ceballos Ramos, Olga Lucía; Sierra Moncada, Martha Inés
In Bogotá, inadequate habitability conditions in self-produced housing within informally established neighborhoods persist as an unresolved challenge. Existing housing improvement programs are highly limited in scope, and the production of new housing units remains insufficient to facilitate the relocation of households residing in areas exposed to non-mitigable risk. This study aimed to identify design and management guidelines that could contribute to addressing these challenges, with a particular focus on neighborhoods located in hillside zones. The research involved an analysis of housing conditions and household characteristics, relevant regulatory frameworks, and public management instruments. Findings suggest that the most effective strategy is to densify underutilized single-story dwellings in deficient conditions by developing three-story buildings comprising a minimum of three compliant housing units. This approach offers a feasible solution for property owners, prospective beneficiaries, and private sector investors alike.
Systematic review of concrete and steel life cycle in Latin American social housing
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2026-01-26) Vélez Torres, Germán; Alvarado Palacios, Karla
This article presents a systematic review of life cycle assessment (LCA) applied to concrete and steel used in social housing in Latin America. A search in Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science yielded 48 studies meeting PRISMA criteria. The analysis includes environmental impacts, applied methodologies, and common limitations. Results show a high carbon footprint for both materials, with regional differences. Improvement opportunities include the use of supplementary cementitious materials, recycled steel, and circular design strategies. Finally, policy recommendations are proposed, focusing on LCA standardization, economic incentives, and data governance. The study concludes that technically feasible solutions exist, but their implementation depends on regulatory and financial changes.
Thermal comfort and overcrowding in bamboo cane-enveloped housing in Portoviejo
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2026-01-26) Cobeña Loor, David; Moreira Macías, Lyli
The objective was to analyze the relationship between thermal comfort and the occupancy rate of homes with bamboo envelopes in the city of Portoviejo, as well as to understand how these factors influence residents’ thermal perception. The research was quantitative. The ASHRAE Thermal Sensation and Satisfaction Scale was applied, based on a sample of 161 urban homes. The results showed that envelope material affects thermal perception, with bamboo being one of the most thermally efficient solutions when compared to concrete. The occupancy rate had no significant statistical correlation with thermal comfort, but it may have an influence. Thus, it is concluded that a bioclimatic design and the use of materials with adequate insulating properties are key when it comes to optimizing the thermal comfort of sustainable homes.
Contemporary transversalities in architecture and urbanism: from materiality to epistemic identities
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2026-01-26) Jiménez Pacheco, Pedro Sebastián
La Isla de Calor Urbana en barrios de Arboledas, Puebla, México, un análisis de sus causas
(2026-01-26) González Meza, Cynthia; Santiago Azpiazu, Gloria Carola; Guevara Romero, María Lourdes; Julia Judith Mundo Hernández
Currently, humanity is facing complicated environmental challenges due to Climate Change and Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects. This research is conducted in the Barrios de Arboledas neighborhood in Puebla, Mexico. The aim is identifying the causes of UHI at the neighborhood level and developing mitigation strategies based on building sustainability competencies among residents. The study began with a site analysis to identify the causes and factors associated with UHI through residents´ surveys and photographic and geospatial information. Results indicate that the presence of air pollution, the use of low-albedo materials, the reduction of green areas, and anthropogenic heat are causing UHI. As mitigation strategies, government programs for waste management were implemented, along with workshops and sociocultural activities to raise environmental awareness.