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Thermal comfort of an adobe house in the high Andean area: case study's the houses in the Pampa Quehuar - Peru (#2022)

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Date of Conference

July 17-19, 2024

Published In

"Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0."

Location of Conference

Costa Rica

Authors

Quispe, Keila Nora

Challco, Gilmer

Abstract

The research aims to analyze the thermal comfort of an adobe house located in the high Andean area of Peru, specifically in the Pampa Quehuar - Cusco; likewise, previous studies are described in relation to the thermal properties of adobe in various areas of Peru and are contrasted with research carried out in Latin America and Europe. A design proposal is then presented to improve livability and reduce construction waste in adobe homes, prioritizing adobe material that is accessible and affordable. Finally, the relevance of using traditional, renewable and economical materials to ensure thermal comfort is highlighted, that is a solution to increase the thickness of adobe walls is proposed to ensure the quality of life of the population in the Cusco region.

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