Diseño sostenible para vivienda unifamiliar adaptada a la región oriental del Ecuador cantón Pablo Sexto – Morona Santiago.

Abstract

In the search for housing that is suitable for its environment, the values inherited by society were taken into consideration, such as the appreciation of endemic materials. However, at the same time, the selection of these materials should not compromise their recovery time. This thesis work focuses on developing the design of a house that incorporates appropriate values to improve the living conditions of new homes through the use of passive strategies and design considerations based on award-winning references from which positive concepts were extracted. To meet these requirements, it is crucial to propose sustainable infrastructure that takes into account the use of guadua cane. This ensures our commitment to the environment and to the users, as well as protecting and respecting the natural and environmental conditions of the site. We also aim to analyze and find the positive value of its surroundings, including the imposing Sangay volcano.

The materials used in the construction have also been chosen with the idea of being able to assemble and disassemble them when their useful life is over or when repairs are needed. This process allows for almost complete freeing of the space, with the exception of the foundation, which requires more effort. As a result, this thesis work aims to present a new architecture that adequately blends ancestral knowledge and current construction techniques. The project is resolved in two volumes with a U-shaped connection, based on the criteria and design strategies in the analysis of the program. It projects a single-family house that meets the needs of a family of four members, which is the average number of members per household in Ecuador.