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Evaluation of the Design of Ecological Buildings Using the Matrix of Eco-Efficiency in Residential Sectors of Ecuador

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  • Adriana Soledad Mejia

    (Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Internacional SEK, Quito 170302, Ecuador
    Evolution Engineering, Design and Energy Systems Limited, Exeter EX4 4JE, UK)

  • Marcelo Moya

    (Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Internacional SEK, Quito 170302, Ecuador
    Departamento de Teoría de la Señal y Comunicación, (Área de Ingeniería Mecánica) Escuela Politécnica, Universidad de Alcalá, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
    Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético (IIGE), Quito 170518, Ecuador)

  • Javier Martínez-Gómez

    (Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Universidad Internacional SEK, Quito 170302, Ecuador
    Departamento de Teoría de la Señal y Comunicación, (Área de Ingeniería Mecánica) Escuela Politécnica, Universidad de Alcalá, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
    Instituto de Investigación Geológico y Energético (IIGE), Quito 170518, Ecuador)

Abstract

The research aims to study the influence of eco-efficient buildings by comparing their designs according to energy efficiency criteria and optimization considering scenarios with traditional construction systems. The proposed methodology shows that eco-efficient building projects comply with environmental and sustainable strategies for the expansion of height with floors. Previous technical characteristics and parameters are considered, and these are divided into three main areas: water, energy, and inputs, in addition to a secondary area: housing density. The evaluation that was carried out showed that the water consumption parameter is the most expensive to manage for any construction company and tends to be very irregular in its percentage of compliance, since it depends on the customs of the inhabitants. The energy parameter is considered a complex aspect, since the use of private transport is expected to decrease. However, due to the customs and structures of cities, this is difficult to change without comprehensive public policies. This implies that apartment sales decrease when there are no available parking spaces. On the other hand, the contribution parameter, regardless of the construction company, always remains constant due to the economic investment required and international regulations. Finally, the housing density is always met with the same percentage due to the amount of user occupancy in the buildings. The planning of the cities in Ecuador is currently part of a sustainable development, and the instruments and policies involved are shaped by the real estate sector and, with it, urban development. Thus, by starting from a definition of nature and going through a description of the regulations and public policies until specific cases in architecture are reached, the application of sustainable development in the real estate sector is shown.

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  • Adriana Soledad Mejia & Marcelo Moya & Javier Martínez-Gómez, 2023. "Evaluation of the Design of Ecological Buildings Using the Matrix of Eco-Efficiency in Residential Sectors of Ecuador," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-19, May.
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