Vivienda rural sostenible bajo el concepto de comunidad productiva en comunidad de Chingazo Alto, cantón Guano, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

This project develops a proposal for a sustainable rural eco-village in the community of Chingazo Alto (Guano Canton, Chiborazo Province) in response to the housing, environmental, and socioeconomic conditions identified in the area. A territorial analysis identifies the context's climatic, topographic, productive, and social characteristics, establishing criteria to guide the complex's siting and architectural configuration. The proposal presents a settlement model that integrates housing, production, and community life by combining residential modules, communal spaces, productive areas, and shared facilities. Its layout responds to the site's natural conditions and seeks to strengthen existing agricultural activities and community dynamics in Chingazo Alto. Regarding construction, the project incorporates materials and systems designed to minimize environmental impact—notably the use of hempcrete for building envelopes, leveraging the local availability of this resource. Concurrently, bioclimatic strategies are implemented regarding orientation, natural ventilation, solar exposure, and protection against local weather conditions. Thus, the eco-village aims to establish a sustainable rural housing model that links architecture, landscape, and production, thereby strengthening the community's self-sufficiency and resilience.