Caracterización tipológica de la vivienda tradicional con sus huertos agrícolas en las parroquias rurales noroccidentales del cantón Loja. Estrategias para su conservación

Abstract

Abstract: This research was conducted in the rural parishes of northwestern Loja Canton, Ecuador, where traditional housing and agricultural gardens integrate a mutually supportive sociospatial system. Consequently, the aim is to examine the typological characterization of rural dwellings, analyzing their form, construction systems, and how they are organized in relation to the gardens. It is argued that traditional buildings are an adaptive solution to geographic, climatic, and cultural conditions. It also seeks to establish that gardens are not merely annexes, but rather productive extensions essential for subsistence and family identity. This study explores traditional materiality and construction techniques, demonstrating the sustainability and cultural legacy of rural housing in southern Ecuador. It is also important to mention the trends and dilemmas that traditional heritage faces due to contemporary materiality. Ultimately, the proposal is to catalog typologies as a basis for preservation strategies that consider the architectural and cultural values of the region. At the same time, the goal is to ensure that both tangible and productive heritage is preserved as a fundamental element for the progress and sustainability of rural areas in the Loja canton.