Parametric design of affordable housing under Ecuadorian design and construction regulations

Abstract

New building trends toward a sustainable future that promotes the utilization of materials and energy have profoundly changed the concept of social housing in Ecuador, requiring flexible, personalized, and adaptable living spaces. This article describes the parametric design process for collective housing in Guayaquil, based on the principles and guidelines established for suburban areas. Digital technologies, such as parametric modeling (PM) and digital fabrication, were used to generate and materialize a project, exploring the combination of design parameters based on municipal regulations for its development. The original contribution lies in the design strategies for creating new types of social housing using algorithms applied to informal urban areas.