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En el Perú, en los últimos diez años, se han desarrollado algunas iniciativas sobre sostenibilidad, entre las que destaca la aprobación del Código Técnico de Construcción Sostenible en el 2015 –aunque solo se limita a fomentar la eficiencia energética e hídrica– como también la aparición del Bono MiVivienda Sostenible, un subsidio que otorga el Estado a través del programa MiVivienda a las personas que accedan a una vivienda calificada como sostenible, asumiendo el incremento del costo por resolver las variables del bono y fomentando la construcción de vivienda social sostenible. Esta investigación busca evaluar los criterios de sostenibilidad que se están utilizando en el bono, para lo cual es necesario identificar cuáles son aquellos que podrían aplicarse a la realidad de la vivienda social de la costa peruana.

La investigación se aborda desde la perspectiva de la sostenibilidad (arquitectura y urbanismo sostenible), proponiendo un análisis comparativo de patrones de uso e infraestructura residencial en la ciudad de Lima Metropolitana para en primer lugar, hacer visible la manera como se utiliza el recurso y en segundo lugar generar herramientas que mejoren la eficiencia en el uso del agua. El procedimiento a seguir parte de la elección de tres zonas y luego se procederá establecer indicadores de análisis. Los indicadores serán establecidos en función a aspectos socio-demográficos (perfil de la población a partir de datos como: edad, sexo, nivel educativo alcanzado, estructura familiar, ocupación, lugar de nacimiento, ingreso mensual, entre otros), patrones de uso (uso de servicios higiénicos, hábitos de uso de cocina, de lavado de ropa, de higiene personal, de riego de jardín) y f...

The construction industry is a driver of economic and social development in developing countries; however, it is also one of the primary sources of entropic elements such as construction and demolition waste (CDW). Since construction is expected to continue growing, it is essential to study the CDW status under these scenarios. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first academic research in Peru that deals with CDW. The information for the research is collected from primary and secondary sources, which includes 265 surveys, interviews, and visits to construction and disposal sites. The results are obtained from a cross-analysis of the influence of different aspects (experience and education level of the construction site manager, dimension, or socio-economical level of the site, building use, among others) on CDW management. Further, significant findings related to each s...

This study examines the impact of infrastructure and residents’ water usage patterns (internal factors) and climate (external factor) on household water consumption. Through quantitative information from the service provider and qualitative data from 900 surveys in three areas with different socio-economic levels (high, middle and low) in the Lima metropolitan area, an average user profile is determined for each area. The results are further assessed and compared to establish the impact of internal and external factors on water consumption. These results help in establishing water handling policies and developing residential infrastructure design for efficient and sustainable use of water.

The study examines the impact, added value and relevance of accreditation as a way of assuring quality at an institution of higher learning in the field of architecture. The qualitative impact of accreditation was examined through a survey presented to students, teachers and employers. A quantitative assessment was carried out by reviewing academic indicators, such as pass rate or weighted average per year, before and after the accreditation processes. The study examined a private institution of higher education in Peru; however, the methodology and results may be relevant to future studies of schools in developing countries with similar characteristics.

Urban areas in low-and middle-income countries are rapidly expanding, leading to a significant proportion of the population living in informal settlements. These settlements are characterized by their socioeconomic disadvantage and being generally located in vulnerable areas along with disconnection from basic services. Urban regeneration projects in informal settlements have increased, however, the absence of a defined method for prioritizing the interventions to be performed has produced a mismatch between the implemented interventions and the local needs. Instead, these interventions tend to respond to preconceived agendas, which, in turn, leads to the creation of unsustainable projects. In this regard, this study proposes a three-phase methodology to prioritize interventions in terms of sustainable urban regeneration in informal settlements. In the first phase, a diagnostic matrix co...

By 2050, 68% of the global population will reside in cities, driving rapid urban growth and intensifying demand for scarce ecological resources within the Water-Food-Energy nexus. Social metabolism quantifies energy and material transformations with a social focus, building upon urban metabolism. Its application in resource-scarce informal settlements (ISs) has the potential to enhance their sustainability significantly. As community dynamics evolve, acknowledging society as a dynamic variable within this framework becomes increasingly relevant. Our study employs the Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism (MuSIASEM) framework, focusing on key variables: human activity, land use, money, energy, water, waste, and food. Based on surveys, interviews, GIS datasets, and statistical information, the study investigates the Ciudad de Gosen IS in Lima, Peru. The resul...

In lower-income countries, the risk of disasters is constant due to the high physical vulnerability of housing, primarily due to informal construction practices and a lack of government planning and control. Emergency Temporary Housing (ETH) is a crucial relief for families in need after a disaster, providing shelter and support. However, these temporary structures often fall short when considering the affected communities' broader social and environmental aspects. Issues such as inadequate design, insufficient attention to local customs, and environmental impact are common, compromising the long-term well-being and resilience of the affected population. This research analyzes habitability conditions in ETH through five case studies in Peru's three macro-regions: the coastal, highland, and jungle regions. The methodology involves a literature review and the identification of specific min...

Millions of displaced people are housed in shelters that generally consist of a single room, meaning that activities including cooking, sleeping and socializing all take place in the same space. Therefore, indoor air quality can be poor, resulting in estimated 20,000 displaced people dying prematurely every year. Very few studies considered the issue and all within one country. This paper describes the first comprehensive study investigating air quality in shelters by looking at Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Particulate Matter (PM), and CO2 in ten locations within Peru, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Jordan, Turkey and Bangladesh. It has the aim of: (i) discovering how widespread the issue is, (ii) identifying some of the causes, (iii) whether it is linked to cultural and behavioural factors, (iv) location and climate, or (v) shelters’ materials or design. Results revealed very harmful level...