Proyecto de vivienda de interés social sismo resistente prefabricada para la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Ecuador is considered a highly seismic country and its built environment plays a fundamental role in achieving resilient cities. In this context, this social housing project looks for ways to reduce the environmental impact while yet giving the community security in terms of seismic resilience. The objetive is to use sustainable materials such as wood and construction techniques such as prefabrication. The problem of materials and prefabricated systems currently used is investigated, proposing nvironmentally friendly alternatives. It analyzes references that promote sustainability and seismic resilience, where the use of wood predominates and adapts to local needs, considering housing as a domestic space, focused on productivity or income generation, as well as the use of renewable energy. As a result of the project, provides a viable integral solution, where the structure has been the generator of the order of the proposal and uses strategies that contribute to improving the conditions of the social and economic context, promoting a resilient and sustainable architectural environment in the city of Loja.