Sistemas pasivos en viviendas unifamiliares en el barrio Sol de los Andes de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract:. Passive House strategies maintain stable comfort in the home without the need for active air conditioning systems, reducing energy costs. The Sol de los Andes neighborhood in Loja is characterized by homes built with reinforced concrete structures with brick masonry and single-pane windows. Among these homes are two-story single-family homes, the most common type. These homes present problems with interior comfort and symptoms of a sick building. In this context, this degree project proposes improvements using Passive House strategies and techniques to address these problems. The methodology is divided into four phases: sample selection and survey, data collection, simulations using Design Builder, and presentation of results. By applying passive strategies to the homes, the discomfort level was reduced by 5% to 9%. The application of a roof on the terrace reduced the discomfort in the home by 9%. This research contributes to functional passive strategies in the context of the city of Loja.