Diseño arquitectónico de una vivienda de bajo consumo energético (nZEB) bajo los estándares Passivhaus para la ciudad de Zamora, Zamora Chinchipe

Abstract

Abstract:Since the dawn of human consciousness, the human endeavor has been to adapt to the environment in order to survive, reflected in the evolution of housing, architecture, and engineering. When the environment was cared for and resources were used appropriately, it functioned optimally; however, industrialization caused global climate change. Today, trends such as Near Zero Energy Building (nZEB) and Passive House design propose reducing the carbon footprint, highlighting the German Passivhaus model, which actively improves it. This work employs climate simulation software and data from Zamora to design an architectural proposal that satisfies human needs and meets Passivhaus standards. As a pioneering project in the city, it marks a milestone toward environmentally responsible architecture, including an exhaustive search for architectural references and local strategies for its optimal development. Finally, it compares the passive qualities of the proposal with Passivhaus standards.