Viviendas en tiempos de pandemia: repensar el espacio habitacional en Villavicencio ante contextos de incertidumbre

Abstract

The research project entitled “Housing in Times of Pandemics: Rethinking Housing Space in Villavicencio in Contexts of Uncertainty” seeks to delve into how pandemics have transformed our ways of inhabiting. Starting from a historical analysis, the relationship between pandemics and architecture was explored to identify how these events have acted as catalysts for architectural change. In addition, a housing study was conducted that focuses on the impact of pandemics on living space, looking at how the dynamics of use and interactions in the home have changed, from the reorganization of interiors to the adaptation of common areas for multiple activities. This process of adaptation has driven innovation in domestic spaces, highlighting the need for more flexible and connected homes, capable of fulfilling diverse functions such as work, education and leisure. Through the analysis of seven homes, common strengths and deficiencies were identified, allowing an assessment of how the pandemic highlighted the needs and adaptive capacities of housing in contexts of uncertainty. The research presented emphasizes the importance of designing housing spaces prepared to face contexts of uncertainty, highlighting a focus on the creation of healthier and more adaptive environments.