Characterisation of the Residential Building Stock of the Cold and Temperate Climates in Colombia

Abstract

Demographic growth in Colombian municipalities has notably influenced the quality of housing. This article aims to propose a method to characterize the residential building stock of the municipalities located in the cold and temperate climate, structured in three levels of characterization that yield different results: (I) temporary characterization, (II) housing characterization, and (III) characterization of the constructive assemblies. In level I, five time periods marked by historical, social, and normative events are obtained. As a result of levels, I and II, the building taxonomy is drawn, that can be determined based on several criteria: urban location (neighbourhood or urbanization), residential typology (single-family or multi-family), adjacency (isolated, corner or between party walls), and number of floors (1, 2/3, more than 3). In level III, constructive assemblies are analyzed, and a catalogue of typical assemblies is drawn up for each of the time periods and typologies. The results of the study serve as a tool for government entities to suggest the level of socioeconomic stratification of the dwellings based on the typology and construction quality.