Aplicación del diseño biofílico en el espacio urbano público de la ciudad de Catamayo

Abstract

Abstract: The accelerated population growth in a small city like Catamayo generates significant challenges, since as more people settle there, the demand for services and facilities increases. This study focuses on the biophilic analysis of public green areas, both for living and transit, in the city of Catamayo. Each of these public spaces was evaluated under four criteria: morphology, bioclimate, social use and perception. For this, it was necessary to carry out field visits to collect data, because each criterion has a subdivision that focuses on a specific analysis. In addition, to measure the perception criterion, it was necessary to apply surveys. The results of this study reveal that the current Urban Green Index in the city of Catamayo is 4.99 m2 per inhabitant, a value that is well below that suggested by the WHO. The master plan seeks to implement biophilic design strategies applicable to public spaces for stay and transit. The public spaces selected are those with a poor rating.