The aim of this work is to present an analysis about three vernacular houses (Churaj6n, Moral, and Chicha) from remarkable architectonic periods of the Arequipa city in Peru: Pre-Spanish, Colonial, and Republican. ...The aim of this work is to present an analysis about three vernacular houses (Churaj6n, Moral, and Chicha) from remarkable architectonic periods of the Arequipa city in Peru: Pre-Spanish, Colonial, and Republican. Some historic facts related with the region are presented in order to furnish a general panorama. This city is an oasis on the border of the Atacama Desert, and aside there are three volcanoes. Also, at the last 40th years, this region has suffered eight earthquakes. The bio-environmental equilibrium is fragile. Nowadays, due to the urban spread and the increase of the land price, the poor people go to live in the city periphery inside uncomfortable and fragile houses. Also, it is observed an intense occupation of the meadow areas which are crucial to maintain the regional climate, food production, and the ecosystem. Fundamentals of social sustainability and bioclimatic architectures are employed in the analysis in order to create conditions to empower poor people and an environment protection.展开更多
文摘The aim of this work is to present an analysis about three vernacular houses (Churaj6n, Moral, and Chicha) from remarkable architectonic periods of the Arequipa city in Peru: Pre-Spanish, Colonial, and Republican. Some historic facts related with the region are presented in order to furnish a general panorama. This city is an oasis on the border of the Atacama Desert, and aside there are three volcanoes. Also, at the last 40th years, this region has suffered eight earthquakes. The bio-environmental equilibrium is fragile. Nowadays, due to the urban spread and the increase of the land price, the poor people go to live in the city periphery inside uncomfortable and fragile houses. Also, it is observed an intense occupation of the meadow areas which are crucial to maintain the regional climate, food production, and the ecosystem. Fundamentals of social sustainability and bioclimatic architectures are employed in the analysis in order to create conditions to empower poor people and an environment protection.