Construcción de un prototipo de puente sustentable en el borde de la quebrada San Cayetano Alto en Loja-Ecuador, bajo principios de Investigación acción participativa (IAP)

Abstract

Abstract: The present curricular integration project proposes the construction of a sustainable bridge prototype on the edge of the San Cayetano Alto ravine in Loja, Ecuador, based on the principles of Participatory Action Research (PAR). The project is carried out through the participation of public and private entities, with a primary focus on the involvement of the San Cayetano neighborhood. The development of this project begins with the collection of information regarding existing problems in ravines, complemented by the curricular integration work Urban-Architectural Design on the Edges of Degraded Ravines: Case Study of the San Cayetano Ravine in the City of Loja. The prototype addresses the need for urban connectivity, where each entity provides different resources to ensure safe and efficient accessibility for residents. Additionally, students from the Architecture program at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL) will have the opportunity to participate and deepen their understanding of various construction methods learned during their academic training.