Diseño modular de jardines interiores como medio de producción agrícola en la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

This research project analyzes various issues regarding the identity and evolution of the orchard-garden of the city of Ambato in the province of Tungurahua, in which an attempt is made to define a patio-garden typology based on a contextual, bibliographic study and documentary. The importance of this research focuses on identifying the necessary elements for the inclusion of an interior gardening module that is used as a means of obtaining ornamental, medicinal and fruit plants at the community level, promoting the use of plant species originating in the city in order to strengthen the identity of the land of flowers and fruits. The field research was carried out by collecting observation files of heritage buildings within a 30-block area of action in the urban area of the city, while the collection of information was carried out through interviews with professionals from the environment. Finally, for the development of the proposal for the interior gardening module, the Desing thinking methodology was used, where information was obtained on the link between the garden and food production, through parameters and strategies, solutions were applied that are applied in the proposal. , with the aim of contributing to the development of local production of plant species and strengthening community gardening.