Modelo de supervisión técnica aplicado para viviendas autosostenibles en la comunidad Wayuu de la Alta Guajira, Colombia

Abstract

This project proposes a technical supervision model aimed at the construction of self-sustainable housing in the Wayuu community of Alta Guajira, with the purpose of strengthening the quality, durability, and sociocultural relevance of housing solutions in this region. The initiative arises from the need to establish supervision guidelines that integrate civil engineering technical criteria, principles of environmental sustainability, and respect for the community’s traditional construction practices. The proposed model articulates planning, control, and work monitoring processes, incorporating the efficient use of local resources, appropriate technologies, water capture and utilization systems, renewable energy, and low environmental impact materials. It also promotes community participation as a central axis of the construction process, ensuring social appropriation of the housing solutions and knowledge transfer. Methodologically, the project is based on documentary review, analysis of previous experiences in sustainable housing, and the formulation of supervision protocols adapted to the climatic, cultural, and socioeconomic context of Alta Guajira. As a result, the project aims to provide a practical tool to guide the work of civil works supervisors in self-sustainable housing projects in indigenous communities, contributing to the improvement of quality of life, habitat sustainability, and local development