Urbanismo caribeño contemporaneo: readaptando la vivienda puertorriqueña con un enfoque intergeneracional en Bayamón
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Cabrera Montañez, Tammy Lee
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Puerto Rico ha experimentado un aumento en la población mayor de 65 años, sin embargo, el desarrollo de vivienda, particularmente suburbana, no refleja un diseño pensado para atender las necesidades de una población envejecida. Esta tipología, además de contribuir a la disminución de población en los centros urbanos tradicionales, ha contribuido al calentamiento de la isla mediante sus métodos y materiales de construcción. Esta investigación busca replantear la vivienda puertorriqueña para establecer un diseño que responda a su contexto climático y a las necesidades de una población envejeciente. Mediante entrevistas y encuestas, se recopilaron datos acerca de la vivienda, el confort térmico y las necesidades de residentes y visitantes del Centro Urbano de Bayamón, con un enfoque en los adultos mayores. Según las conclusiones obtenidas, se propone desarrollar una vivienda intergeneracional apta para diferentes poblaciones demográficas a través del reuso adaptativo del Colegio Santa Rosa en el Centro Urbano de Bayamón.
Puerto Rico has experienced an increase in its population over the age of 65, however, housing development, particularly suburban, does not reflect a design intended to meet the needs of an aging population. This housing typology, in addition to contributing to population decline in traditional urban centers, has contributed to the island’s warming through its construction methods and materials. This research seeks to rethink Puerto Rican housing to establish a design that responds to its climatic context and the needs of an aging population. Through interviews and surveys, data was collected on housing, thermal comfort, and the needs of residents and visitors of Bayamón’s urban center, with a focus on older adults. Based on the findings, the research proposes developing intergenerational housing suitable for different demographic populations through the adaptive reuse of Colegio Santa Rosa in Bayamón’s urban center.
Puerto Rico has experienced an increase in its population over the age of 65, however, housing development, particularly suburban, does not reflect a design intended to meet the needs of an aging population. This housing typology, in addition to contributing to population decline in traditional urban centers, has contributed to the island’s warming through its construction methods and materials. This research seeks to rethink Puerto Rican housing to establish a design that responds to its climatic context and the needs of an aging population. Through interviews and surveys, data was collected on housing, thermal comfort, and the needs of residents and visitors of Bayamón’s urban center, with a focus on older adults. Based on the findings, the research proposes developing intergenerational housing suitable for different demographic populations through the adaptive reuse of Colegio Santa Rosa in Bayamón’s urban center.
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