Sistema de centros satelites de educación ambiental para la integracion del ecosistema de altillanura en Villavicencio

Abstract

This project aims to design a system of satellite environmental education centers that foster sustainability and raise awareness about the Altillanura ecosystem. The proposal seeks to address the disconnection between urban development and the integration of the territory’s natural elements—a situation worsened by the rapid urban expansion in Villavicencio, which has created conflict between built environments and the natural landscape. In this context, the system of centers is envisioned as a connective strategy to link urban growth with the conservation and appreciation of the environment. The proposal consists of a modular architectural system composed of functional, sustainable, and easily implementable elements that can be replicated across multiple strategic locations near educational institutions and natural features. These hexagonal modules are arranged in a branching formal structure, allowing for an organic and versatile implantation system. The first intervention site is located near the Coroncoro Wetland, directly across from the Narciso José Matus School. This site operates on a neighborhood (barrial) scale, allowing for a more detailed design approach and stronger engagement with the local community. The second intervention site is along the Buque Creek (Caño Buque), near the Departamental La Esperanza School. This area functions on an urban scale, enabling a broader design strategy in a key part of the city that should be strongly connected to a public space system that weaves into the urban fabric. Both intervention zones feature a diverse program that includes areas dedicated to environmental education, sustainable resource use, complementary spaces for local community engagement, and ecological commerce areas, supported by Cormacarena’s Green Businesses initiative.