Books by Figueroa Anibal
PLEA 2024, 2024
This paper analyzes a series of studies and proposals for the municipality of Tepotzotlán in the ... more This paper analyzes a series of studies and proposals for the municipality of Tepotzotlán in the outskirts of Mexico City, that have been developed using a geodesign methodology and bioclimatic design principles. The area is in the north west entrance to the Valley of Mexico where all major land routes from the north and center of the country are located. For this reason, uncontrolled industrial growth has happened next to the Mexico Queretaro Highway, producing a major impact in the area of study. Industry has expanded on farmland, isolating the housing area and the historic core from their main communication roads and affecting environmental systems, particularly on its hydrology. A newly developed industrial zone (2015) that borders with the state park is a major concern, as it starts a trend for uncontrolled industrial development in both sides of the highway.
KEYWORDS: Geodesign, Bioclimatic Architecture, Climate Change,
Arquitectura Bioclimática y Geodiseño, 2021
Arquitectura Bioclimática y Geodiseño
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Arquitectura Bioclimatica y Geodiseño: Nuevos paradigmas, 2022
The main objective of this book is to reflect and carefully review the way we build our cities, o... more The main objective of this book is to reflect and carefully review the way we build our cities, open spaces and buildings and the direct relationship they have with climate change, population growth, energy efficiency, rational use of water, food and health. We provide reliable, recent and verifiable information on the topics analyzed and their implications with the design. There are general guidelines to generate alternative solutions for constructions in the short, medium and long term. Geodesign promotes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and participatory regional and urban planning at the scale of neighborhood and city that takes into account the environmental balance and integral human development in the framework of climate change. It is also proposed to implement Bioclimatic Design based on the rational analysis of the specific climatic conditions of a place and the comfort requirements of its inhabitants to develop their activities in a sustainable, healthy, comfortable and safe way, consuming the minimum possible energy and resources.
A pubication of the project of a cement plant in the desert with a comprehensive approach of bioc... more A pubication of the project of a cement plant in the desert with a comprehensive approach of bioclimatic and energy efficiency design, particularly on the offices and services buildings.
A pubication of the project of a cement plant in the desert with a comprehensive approach of bioc... more A pubication of the project of a cement plant in the desert with a comprehensive approach of bioclimatic and energy efficiency design, particularly on the offices and services buildings.
Papers by Figueroa Anibal
Eco-Architecture V, 2014
In Mexico, regulations on energy efficiency in buildings are in the early stages and have been po... more In Mexico, regulations on energy efficiency in buildings are in the early stages and have been poorly mixed among the different actors involved in the building processes. This situation results in the fact that economically disadvantaged people cannot have access to comfortable and energy efficient environments. This problem becomes worse in the northern regions of the country, which require air conditioning, because of the dry warm climate, for several months of the year. A proposal of a technical standard about bioclimatic buildings for warm-dry climates is presented in this paper. Also, the process for its development is described. This involves monitoring and analysis of typical dwellings in Hermosillo city in northwest México, a hot-dry climate location. The proposed regulation aims to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry and energy use in buildings, by incorporating mandatory, optional and incentivized requirements to improve energy efficiency and the building's habitability. The proposal develops a set of articulated provisions in three main areas: efficient energy use; environmental comfort; vegetation with low water consumption in urban areas. It is intended that these regulations will apply to all new buildings, expansions and major refurbishments, once they have been incorporated into municipal regulations.
In Mexico, regulations on energy efficiency in buildings are in the early stages and have been po... more In Mexico, regulations on energy efficiency in buildings are in the early stages and have been poorly mixed among the different actors involved in the building processes. This situation results in the fact that economically disadvantaged people cannot have access to comfortable and energy efficient environments. This problem becomes worse in the northern regions of the country, which require air conditioning, because of the dry warm climate, for several months of the year. A proposal of a technical standard about bioclimatic buildings for warm-dry climates is presented in this paper. Also, the process for its development is described. This involves monitoring and analysis of typical dwellings in Hermosillo city in northwest México, a hot-dry climate location. The proposed regulation aims to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry and energy use in buildings, by incorporating mandatory, optional and incentivized requirements to improve energy efficiency and the b...
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Luis Barragan´s Architecture has been recognised by its aesthetical and philosophical values. How... more Luis Barragan´s Architecture has been recognised by its aesthetical and philosophical values. However, his proposals have a deeply rooted regional and traditional knowledge. For Barragan, the existence of an international or even national architecture was absurd, because every region had to generate its architecture rooted on its time, culture, traditions, climate and materials. Barragan's approach to design comprehends all levels from the urban planning to interior details. A strong emphasis was given to the natural environment and the cultural context. There are several relevant issues related to passive design that we can identify in his work
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The Mexican federal authorities have decided to rehabilitate a 400 m2 existing structure adding 3... more The Mexican federal authorities have decided to rehabilitate a 400 m2 existing structure adding 320 m2 to function as a new facility for visitors and park officials. The goal is to develop it as a Zero Energy Building with an autonomous photovoltaic system, water saving and treatment devises and full passive design. This will provide a double function as a "hands on" demonstration project for self sustainable buildings and the park's educational facility San Pedro National Park is one of the very few untouched natural sites in Mexico, due to its remote location and difficult access. It is an excellent opportunity for an autonomous building because the site is in the middle of the park with an extension on 70,000 hectares. There is not any town or village in a 70 Km ratio and the permanent population is composed only by the personal of the Mexico's National Observatory and the park's guards.
Book Reviews by Figueroa Anibal
Design Issues, 2019
Esta es la primera vez que se presenta en español la revista Design Issues, editada con autorizac... more Esta es la primera vez que se presenta en español la revista Design Issues, editada con autorización por la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Azcapotzalco campus, Ciudad de México, MX. Design Issues es la revista de diseño mejor rankeada a nivel internacional en sus 30 años de existencia. Sus temas son interfaz persona-computadora, diseño de servicios, diseño para el desarrollo, metodologias para el diseño, etc.
Este primer número cuenta con ocho artículos:
1- Acerca de la experiencia con los materiales, de Elvin Karana et. al. p. 5
2- Biomimesis: el camino hacia la innovación sustentable, de Emily Kennedy et. al. p. 19.
3- Cultura del diseño y diseño dialógico, de Ezio Manzini, p. 28.
4- Estética agonística, convivial y conceptual en el nuevo diseño conceptual, de Ilpo Koskinene, p. 36.
5- El diseño de la atención médica: Investigación y desarrolla actual y potencial, de June Park, p. 49.
6- Un marco para la innovación en el diseño: análisis presentes y futuros, de Marzia Mortati, p. 60.
7- Introducción al Manifiesto de Utretch, de Max Bruinsma, p. 75.
8- El futuro es un problema de diseño, de Stuart Reeves et. al. p. 81.
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KEYWORDS: Geodesign, Bioclimatic Architecture, Climate Change,
Papers by Figueroa Anibal
Book Reviews by Figueroa Anibal
Este primer número cuenta con ocho artículos:
1- Acerca de la experiencia con los materiales, de Elvin Karana et. al. p. 5
2- Biomimesis: el camino hacia la innovación sustentable, de Emily Kennedy et. al. p. 19.
3- Cultura del diseño y diseño dialógico, de Ezio Manzini, p. 28.
4- Estética agonística, convivial y conceptual en el nuevo diseño conceptual, de Ilpo Koskinene, p. 36.
5- El diseño de la atención médica: Investigación y desarrolla actual y potencial, de June Park, p. 49.
6- Un marco para la innovación en el diseño: análisis presentes y futuros, de Marzia Mortati, p. 60.
7- Introducción al Manifiesto de Utretch, de Max Bruinsma, p. 75.
8- El futuro es un problema de diseño, de Stuart Reeves et. al. p. 81.
KEYWORDS: Geodesign, Bioclimatic Architecture, Climate Change,
Este primer número cuenta con ocho artículos:
1- Acerca de la experiencia con los materiales, de Elvin Karana et. al. p. 5
2- Biomimesis: el camino hacia la innovación sustentable, de Emily Kennedy et. al. p. 19.
3- Cultura del diseño y diseño dialógico, de Ezio Manzini, p. 28.
4- Estética agonística, convivial y conceptual en el nuevo diseño conceptual, de Ilpo Koskinene, p. 36.
5- El diseño de la atención médica: Investigación y desarrolla actual y potencial, de June Park, p. 49.
6- Un marco para la innovación en el diseño: análisis presentes y futuros, de Marzia Mortati, p. 60.
7- Introducción al Manifiesto de Utretch, de Max Bruinsma, p. 75.
8- El futuro es un problema de diseño, de Stuart Reeves et. al. p. 81.