Evaluación del confort lumínico y estrategias de mejora en dos viviendas patrimoniales VAR A en Cuenca

Abstract

The absence of lighting comfort in heritage buildings in the historic center of Cuenca represents a significant challenge for the conservation and habitability of these buildings. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the lighting comfort of two VAR A heritage buildings located in the center of the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The proposed methodology combines two main approaches: 1) in situ measurements using a luxmeter to obtain real data on natural illuminance, and 2) the development of 3D digital simulations using environmental simulation software to analyze the daylighting behavior of the buildings. The purpose is to precisely identify areas of the houses that present lighting discomfort problems, either due to insufficient or excessive light. Based on this diagnosis, a set of passive improvement strategies is proposed to optimize the lighting performance of the buildings without compromising their architectural and heritage integrity. In summary, the expected results of this research project are: 1) a detailed diagnosis of the current daylighting behavior of the two heritage buildings, 2) the development of passive improvement strategies adapted to their characteristics, and 3) the validation of the impact of these strategies on indoor lighting comfort, without affecting historical and architectural values.