Diseño de calefacción activa sostenible para una vivienda unifamiliar del sector de Racar en la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

This graduation project proposes a research instrument that considers geographic location, temperature, and other climatic characteristics to apply a methodology aimed at resolving thermal comfort in a single-family home for four inhabitants in the Racar sector, Sinincay parish, city of Cuenca. The use of active heating is proposed, making it necessary to understand heat from various perspectives: physical, physiological, psychological, and thermal perception, in addition to the subjective perception of each individual influenced by factors such as age or emotional states. This complexity makes it possible to establish guidelines that support an interior design proposal capable of achieving thermal comfort from a comprehensive approach. It is important to highlight that, without considering passive strategies and the role of climate through appropriate criteria, it would be difficult to improve, solve, or understand on a larger scale the challenges and responsibilities of creating a habitable space, along with incorporating all the specific conditions of interior design. Once the variables have been considered and case studies with heating systems analyzed, specific solutions are proposed for spaces with higher occupancy or greater heating needs. The results are presented through simulations that depict eclectic and avant-garde spaces, with technologies defined by a unique style that aims not only to generate a comfortable thermal sensation but also to make temperature visible as a perceptible element within the design. This comprehensive approach addresses thermal comfort not only from a technical standpoint but also through the user’s sensory experience within their everyday environment.