Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension

Elena Usobiaga; Olga de Cos Guerra; Ángela de Meer Lecha-Marzo; Igone Revilla; Mikel Zubiaga

Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension

Elena Usobiaga
, Olga de Cos Guerra
, Ángela de Meer Lecha-Marzo
, Igone Revilla
, Mikel Zubiaga

Urban Transformation Laboratory

Universidad de Cantabria

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Abstract

The lack of social engagement negatively affects conservation of the built cultural heritage. As dwellings represent 75% of immovable heritage in Ecuador it is imperative to understand social needs and economic conditions of their residents in order to establish protection regulations and to manage these important resources. Traditional housing is one type of cultural heritage where the social and conservation needs strongly coexist and where proper management is critical for the benefit of both. Therefore it is essential to understand the socio-economic-cultural needs, aspects and motivations of the inhabitants through preliminary analysis. This paper presents results from one experience aimed towards measuring habitability in San Gabriel, a medium sized city of Ecuador. This study describes the field work results implemented to test previously analysed data, and the methodological approach that combined different socio-economic, geographical and participatory tools (interviews, observations, surveys) in order to improve heritage management with a mutual benefit for society and cultural heritage.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management
Editors	Luis Villegas, Ignacio Lombillo, Haydee Blanco, Yosbel Boffill
Publisher	University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group
Pages	378-385
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Print)	9788460879411
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	6th Euro-American Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management, REHABEND 2016 - Burgos, Spain Duration: 24 May 2016 → 27 May 2016

Publication series

Name	REHABEND
Volume	2016-May
ISSN (Print)	2386-8198

Conference

Conference	6th Euro-American Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management, REHABEND 2016
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Burgos
Period	24/05/16 → 27/05/16

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Cultural heritage management
Field work
Habitability
Preliminary studies
Socio-economic needs

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Usobiaga, E., de Cos Guerra, O., de Meer Lecha-Marzo, Á., Revilla, I., & Zubiaga, M. (2016). Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension. In L. Villegas, I. Lombillo, H. Blanco, & Y. Boffill (Eds.), REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management (pp. 378-385). (REHABEND; Vol. 2016-May). University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group.

Usobiaga, Elena ; de Cos Guerra, Olga ; de Meer Lecha-Marzo, Ángela et al. / Housing habitability : A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension. REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management. editor / Luis Villegas ; Ignacio Lombillo ; Haydee Blanco ; Yosbel Boffill. University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group, 2016. pp. 378-385 (REHABEND).

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Usobiaga, E, de Cos Guerra, O, de Meer Lecha-Marzo, Á, Revilla, I & Zubiaga, M 2016, Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension. in L Villegas, I Lombillo, H Blanco & Y Boffill (eds), REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management. REHABEND, vol. 2016-May, University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group, pp. 378-385, 6th Euro-American Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management, REHABEND 2016, Burgos, Spain, 24/05/16.

Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension. / Usobiaga, Elena; de Cos Guerra, Olga; de Meer Lecha-Marzo, Ángela et al.
REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management. ed. / Luis Villegas; Ignacio Lombillo; Haydee Blanco; Yosbel Boffill. University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group, 2016. p. 378-385 (REHABEND; Vol. 2016-May).

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Usobiaga E, de Cos Guerra O, de Meer Lecha-Marzo Á, Revilla I , Zubiaga M. Housing habitability: A determinant factor of heritage management in ecuador. preliminary studies for its comprehension. In Villegas L, Lombillo I, Blanco H, Boffill Y, editors, REHABEND 2016 - 6th REHABEND Congress on Construction Pathology, Rehabilitation Technology and Heritage Management. University of Cantabria - Building Technology R&D Group. 2016. p. 378-385. (REHABEND).

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