Diseño bioclimático para una tipología de vivienda popular en la ciudad de Zamora.

Abstract

Abstract: Social housing is often developed using a standardized model, without considering the local climate, which influences thermal comfort and habitability. In response to this problem, this research proposes the design of a social housing prototype that applies bioclimatic strategies suited to the hot and humid climate characteristic of the city of Zamora. These strategies are evaluated through thermal simulations performed using DesignBuilder software. The main objective is to validate the proposed design through virtual simulations, supported by a climate analysis, a review of locally available materials, and the selection of a construction system that efficiently meets structural, natural ventilation, and economic affordability criteria. The study area, located in the Virgen del Carmen sector of the Pío Jaramillo neighborhood, originated from informal settlements that have become more established over time. This area exhibits a dispersed and unplanned urban morphology, a condition that is seen as an opportunity to rethink the housing model and land use from a holistic perspective.