Materiales no convencionales como alternativa en el diseño interior de albergues para animales de compañía

Abstract

The project entitled Non-conventional materials as an alternative in the interior design of shelters for pets, presents through a proposal the possible application of these materials in the design of interior spaces. In the first place, an investigation was developed which bases and sustains the project in a theoretical-conceptual way. Then, a field analysis of the spaces of the shelter was carried out for the intervention and proposal, through the user-centered methodology. Based on the data collected, different approaches were proposed, such as: the conditions of the place to intervene, the needs of a stray or rescued dog, its physical, physiological, psychological conditions, etc., as well as the needs of caregivers and adopters Materials were also selected based on their functional, aesthetic, sustainable, ergonomic, harmonic and affordable characteristics (bamboo, straw and PET bricks). So that at the time of making the modifications in the construction they can be carried out in an agile way and with a low environmental impact. Finally, we proceeded to the proposal of the application of unconventional materials in the design of spaces of the municipal shelter of the city of Latacunga. It, which responded with the improvement of the habitat of companion animals during the waiting process prior to being adapted.