Arquitectura y construcción circular, aplicado a un sistema de envolvente de una vivienda unifamiliar en la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

The open - cycle production system in which the architecture and construction currently are developed, generates a negative environmental impact due to excessive resources consumption and high waste generation, which has driven the proposal of new sustainable and circular cycles. The research delves into these cycles and their application to construction and architecture, understanding buildings as systems composed of layers or levels, with the envelope being of great relevance, therefore, as a case study, a wooden envelope system with circular qualities is developed and applied to a single-family home in the city of Cuenca. The study begins by identifying the design qualities involved in the conception of circular architecture and construction, and strengthens the applicability of these concepts or qualities through case studies. The wooden species for the envelope is defined based on circular architecture qualities and market availability. Subsequently, indicators are proposed to measure circularity in construction. Finally, the envelope system is designed and implemented in a dwelling, taking into account the information obtained, and its circularity is measured through the proposed indicators. Ultimately achieving full reuse of the envelope system and a reduction in atmospheric emissions.