Diseño de anteproyecto arquitectónico de una granja interpretativa orientada a la enseñanza de producción sostenible en el cantón Píllaro

Abstract

This thesis addresses the need to strengthen sustainable agricultural production in the Santiago de Píllaro canton, Tungurahua province. This need arose from an analysis of the guidelines established in the canton's Territorial Planning Plan, which identified a lack of spaces dedicated to disseminating agroecological practices. Píllaro is a territory where the economy is based on agricultural activities. This situation limits the transfer of sustainable agricultural techniques among local producers, students, and the community. In response to this problem, this thesis project proposes the architectural design of an interpretive farm focused on teaching sustainable practices and fostering community interaction. The research methodology included a review and analysis of the canton's territorial and regulatory documentation, an analysis of national and international references, field observation, and user analysis. Students and faculty from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the Technical University of Ambato, as well as local and visiting agricultural producers, were taken into consideration. The preliminary architectural design was based on the integration of education, production, and community interaction spaces through modules organized around meeting areas and interpretive circulation paths. Furthermore, based on the analyzed precedents, it was possible to implement implementation strategies related to natural ventilation and lighting, efficient water management, and the use of materials appropriate to the context.