Building pathology damage evaluation in heritage homes: Case study in Chuquiribamba (Ecuador)

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-870

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heritage, pathology, damage, construction, architecture, climate, Chuquiribamba, digitization

Abstract

Introduction: The city of Chuquiribamba, Ecuador's cultural and architectural heritage, faces deterioration of its earthen buildings due to climatic factors. This study aimed to investigate the causes and effects of such deterioration. Methodology: An on-site exploration was carried out with the support of architecture students, who collected 192 digital records of injuries on façade walls. Interviews were also conducted with the inhabitants to identify the causes of deterioration and the climatic factors that affect earthen construction in the Andean context were analyzed. Results: The analysis revealed that climatic factors such as rain and wind contribute to deterioration, with a frequency of 32.45% of lesions, the most common being deposited dirt, living organisms and load cracks. Discussion: The findings confirm the influence of climatic factors in the deterioration of earthen buildings. Interviews with inhabitants complemented the analysis, providing key information on direct and indirect causes. Conclusions: In the future, it is suggested to investigate the process of physical-chemical alteration of earthen walls due to erosion and to explore new repair techniques.

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José Luis Galarza Viera, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Architect graduated from UTPL in 2008, with experience in professional practice from 2007 to 2012, subsequently and to date Research Professor in the Department of Architecture and Urbanism of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. PhD in Architectural Construction and Technology by the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid [ETSAM] at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-España [UPM], since March 2021. Research on: clay-based construction materials and appropriate systems to implement new technologies in building works. Publications on confining structures and reinforcement of compressed earth elements in earth-based construction systems, soil stabilization, thermal balance and pathologies in vernacular dwellings; patent: load transmission device.

Karina Monteros Cueva, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Architect by the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Master and Doctor in Architecture by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Associate professor at the Department of Architecture and Urbanism of the UTPL. She directs the Heritage & Lanscape research group and is a founding member of DoCoMoMo Ecuador Chapter. Her research interests are in urban and rural built heritage, historic centers, traditional building systems.

Katherine Haydeé Soto Toledo , Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Architect by the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, 2005. Master's Degree in Architecture from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2009. Professor at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. Member of the Sustainable Conservation of Heritage Research Group. Founding member of the international research group Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement - DoCoMoMo, 2009. Modern Movement - DoCoMoMo, Ecuador chapter. Member of the University Network of Urban Studies of Ecuador - CIVITIC. His research focuses on the line of TERRITORY AND HERITAGE: analysis of architectural, urban and landscape heritage; analysis of the territory, identifying the morphological transformation of historical centers and sites, as well as communities and towns that are preserved with high heritage value.

Franklin Guillermo Cuenca Soto , Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Architect by the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja in 2000. Master in Architectural Projects from the State University of Cuenca in 2020. In the public sector: Director of Planning in the Municipal Autonomous Government of Chinchipe, Technical Prospective and Projects in the Municipal Autonomous Government of Loja, Contract Administrator in the Works Contracting Service and Appraiser of real estate in the Judicial Function of Loja. In the academic field: teacher of the following subjects: Architectural Projects, Basic Design and Architectural Drawing at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja and teacher of the chairs of: Architectural Design, City, Constructions and Architectural Drawing at the International University of Ecuador.

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2024-10-02

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Galarza Viera, J. L., Monteros Cueva, K., Soto Toledo , K. H., & Cuenca Soto , F. G. (2024). Building pathology damage evaluation in heritage homes: Case study in Chuquiribamba (Ecuador). European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-870

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Vol. 10 (2025)

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