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Climatic zones of Chile as defined by NCh1079. POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF EXISTING TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE ARAUCANIA ANDINA As part of the research project "Sustainable and Energy Efficient Construction System for Special Interest Tourist Infrastructure in the Araucanía Andina," post occupancy evaluation of existing available accommodation in the study area was undertaken in order to define a benchmark. Six tourist establishments (fig. 2) were selected to provide a representation of different typologies located in or near the four main poles of existing development, Curacautín, Malalcalhuello, Lonquimay and Melipeuco.
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Special interest tourists demand high-quality accommodation that respects its local environment and resources, enhances existing cultures, whilst meeting their expectations in terms of comfort and service. With its mix of volcanoes, monkey puzzle tree forests, indigenous Mapuche culture, ski resorts and a high concentration of National Parks, the m...
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... Chilean Standard NCh1079 of.2008 [4] defines two climatic zones within the micro region of Araucania Andina ( fig.1). Up to an altitude of approximately 600m above sea level the region forms part of the "South Interior" climatic zone which it defines as "Wet and cold with frequent frosts; short summers of 4-5 months with moderate insolation; numerous lakes and rivers with microclimates; robust vegetation; humid air and ground; winds southerly and calm." ...
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... Continual monitoring of internal hygrothermal comfort was also conducted. Further details of this monitoring can be found in the authors previously published paper "The Challenge of Sustainable Tourist Infrastructure in the Araucania Andina, Chile" [11]. ...
... The thermal improvement of the building envelope was therefore identified as the principal pathology to be resolved. [11]. ...
Lying between Chile’s agricultural Central Valley and the wilds of Patagonia, the micro region of Araucanía Andina, is seeing a rise in both national and international tourism. With its snow-capped volcanoes, national parks, native forests and indigenous Mapuche culture, the region offers a wide range of activities to the Special Interest Tourist. The development of winter sports facilities and the growth in Northern Hemisphere visitors during the austral winter is extending the season, in what was previously predominantly a destination for Chilean summer holidaymakers. The tourism infrastructure must therefore respond to provide comfortable, energy efficient, sustainable accommodation during both the cold wet winters and short hot summers, meeting the expectations of an ever more demanding international market. The government funded research project “Sustainable Construction System and Energy Efficiency for Special Interest Tourist Infrastructure in the Araucanía Andina,” FONDEF Regional D10R1003, aims to provide the knowledge needed by the local tourist industry to achieve this goal. This paper presents the methodology and outcomes of the project, including the study of local vernacular architecture, post occupation evaluation of existing infrastructure, bioclimatic analysis, environmental and technical assessment of insulation and construction materials, digital simulation of proposals and the construction of physical test cells. The resulting proposal is a system of timber-framed walls, insulated with sheep’s wool, finished externally with a ventilated façade. It is hoped that this prefabricated system, in conjunction with best practice guidelines for construction and management, should enable a sustainable future for the region’s tourism. At the same time, the methodology provides a replicable template that has already been applied in other regions of the country.
