Bioclimatic Design Strategies and Sustainable Architecture: A Case Study in Unión de Tula, Mexico
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Bioclimatic design, Sustainable architecture, Sustainability indicators, Urban landscapeAbstract
Climate change and unplanned urban growth exacerbate thermal vulnerability and energy consumption in the building sector, a critical issue in regions with semi-warm, sub-humid climates where conventional architecture overlooks local environmental conditions. This study formulates a methodological model for bioclimatic design oriented toward sustainable architecture in Unión de Tula, Jalisco, Mexico, aimed at reducing environmental impact through the integration of passive strategies. Utilizing a mixed descriptive-propositive approach structured through Action Research, the methodology integrated the systematization of contextualized sustainability criteria with the development of an urban and environmental indicator matrix used as a diagnostic and propositive tool. The diagnosis identified severe deficiencies in ecological flow, characterized by low tree canopy cover, limited utilization of natural resources, and the omission of recycled materials or renewable energy. The incorporation of passive strategies such as calculated solar orientation, cross ventilation, thermal inertia in building envelopes, and vegetative shading projects an optimization of indoor thermal comfort and a reduction in energy demand required for artificial climate control. It is concluded that the articulated methodology provides a systematic and replicable framework for analysis and design in adaptive architectural planning across locations with similar climatic conditions.
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