Adaptación de estrategias bioclimáticas pasivas para la optimización del confort térmico del salón comunal Ágora del barrio el Rocío en el municipio de Bucaramanga

Abstract

The undergraduate project focuses on the application of passive strategies in public buildings within the municipality of Bucaramanga, adapting foreign bioclimatic methodologies to the local context. A comparative analysis of eight architectural methodologies with a bioclimatic approach was conducted, identifying key phases, factors, and indicators to formulate a custom methodology tailored to the climatic and urban conditions of the municipality. As a case study, the Ágora located in the El Rocío neighborhood (Calle 105A No. 16-95) was selected based on bioclimatic variables such as elevation, temperature, orientation, and recent physical interventions. The proposed methodology integrates climatic data, site characteristics, user requirements, and analysis of urban, functional, formal, and technical components, complemented by a comparative selection of materials according to thermal and construction parameters. The study of the Ágora involved the creation of architectural plans and 3D modeling in Revit, followed by simulations in DesignBuilder to assess the current thermal comfort conditions. Based on the results, bioclimatic strategies and material improvements were applied, iterating the process until the building’s thermal performance was optimized. The developed bioclimatic methodology enables technical and quantifiable decision-making, improving the thermal comfort of existing buildings and offering a replicable tool for future public projects in Bucaramanga. Thus, it promotes climate-responsive architecture that enhances user well-being and urban sustainability.