Modelo de gestión para el diseño y construcción de viviendas con materiales alternativos, que fomente el uso sostenible de recursos naturales en la parroquia Píntag del cantón Quito.

Abstract

Nowadays, all processes are being transformed due to the indiscriminate consumption or resources, and in this context the implementation of sustainability criterion for the design and construction of houses with alternative materials is essential. Worldwide, the construction industry is one of the most polluting industries due to the large amount of CO2 it emits in its various processes. Thus, now the proposals for the construction, remodeling and maintenance of buildings are focused on processes that allow for sustainability over time and that can guarantee sustainability to the exploitation of resources. In this investigation, an analysis of the use of BTC compressed earth block in the construction of houses in the Parroquia Píntag of Quito city was carried out. For which information was collected about the traditional materials used in the sector, their benefits were identified and a management model was proposed that allows the construction of houses promoting the sustainable use of resources and guaranteeing quality, comfort and safety. The implementation of matrices that allow monitoring the use of resources and the proposal of evaluation indicators were key tools in the successful development of this proposal. Additionally, it looked for provide decent housing for low-income families, integrate the community into the process and train technicians capable of maintaining and building their own homes.