Biofilia en la arquitectura residencial, caso de estudio Centro Histórico de Cuenca: directrices para su integración al diseño

Abstract

Biophilia, which is defined as love or affection for living beings, represents the human-nature connection, while architecture is the form of an environment built based on the needs of human beings. This environment being closer to residential architecture, where the well-being of residents can be affected by the lack of biophilic elements in their design. Although some typologies, such as the courtyard house, are based on the idea of integrating nature into the home, various factors hinder its preservation. In the case of the Historic Center of Cuenca, the green areas of the patios in the buildings of this typology have been transformed into modifiable spaces to adapt to contemporary needs, thus altering their original use and deteriorating partially or completely. This situation motivates interest in investigating the repercussions of eliminating vegetation in residences and its effect on the quality of life of residents. Therefore, the main objective is to explore solutions through a diagnostic- descriptive analysis, with the aim of establishing practical guidelines that facilitate the effective integration of biophilia in residential architecture at a general level.