Incidencia de los aspectos formales de diseño en el desempeño energético de viviendas unifamiliares en el área urbana del cantón Cuenca

Abstract

Urban development has encouraged the increase of the residential sector, which has meant a progressive increase in energy consumption, Specifically in Cuenca, in recent years the urban area has expanded considerably and consequently high energy consumption. It also reflects a demand for energy to achieve comfortable spaces inside the houses, as there is a percentage of occupants who classify their housing as cold or dark. To counteract this problem, solutions have been sought at an international level through energy efficiency practices. Therefore, this study aims to reduce the demand and energy consumption in single-family housing through the application of strategies focused on the form. With the assumption of evidencing the influence that formal characteristics have on energy performance. To do this, 6 case studies are analyzed, with various formal configurations but maintaining the same surface and constructive characteristics; to identify the incidence of these on energy consumption and thermal and light comfort. Finally, the formal configuration determined, is validated by its application on the cases of study and the reduction of the energy expenditure it reflects is verified without compromising the habitability and comfort conditions of the housing.