Design of a bioclimatic and sustainable housing model. Phase II

Abstract

This research reviews the house model that was proposed in the first phase of the investigation, using an experiment which collected temperature and relative humidity data in scale models built with three different lightweight materials. That way it was possible to determine which material better suits the different climatic conditions existent in El Salvador according to the individual characteristics of each site. The research also includes a deeper study of the elements that should be taken into account in the design of a house that satisfies its inhabitant’s basic needs and the application of bioclimatic design which is complemented by the proposal of conceptual models that contain technological alternatives and their applicability.