“Análisis funcional de las viviendas sociales entregadas por el MIDUVI en las parroquias rurales: Javier Loyola, Guapán y Cojitambo del cantón Azogues”

Abstract

ln this degree work, it is analyzed the functionality of social housing built by MIDUVI (by its Spanish acronym) in the parishes Javier Loyola, Guapán, and Cojitambo. In consequence, a bibliographic review is conducted on social housing and its characteristics. Social housing in Ecuador, habitability, and regulations is necessary information forthe theoretical framework. Then, surveys and observation sheets are used to analyze the housing design, which considers aspects of function and habitability. Thus, for the first analysis, surveys were applied to users of the dwellings to determine the perception of homes; an observation sheet with 31 indicators was applied to define the level of functionality. Finally, applying these instruments, problems in the homes are evidenced, so strategies and recommendations are proposed such as the possibility of expansión and construction of exterior spaces, the design of the residences considering the site of the location, and the design of built-in furniture to fix deficiencies and improve the users’ quaiity of life.