Bioclimatic architecture and its influence on neuroarchitecture. Case study: FAU-UG, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Bioclimatic architecture focuses on the design of buildings that take advantage of the natural conditions of the environment to improve thermal, lighting, and acoustic comfort, which has a direct impact on people's well-being and cognitive comfort. However, the focus of this study is characterized by the function of bioclimatic criteria as indicators that contribute to the cognitive comfort of people with ASD and psychosensory disorders within the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism. It should be noted that at the University of Guayaquil, 12.45% of students suffer from psychological disorders due to stress and mental exhaustion, which is why the study is justified in seeking to create spaces that promote relaxation and overall comfort. According to a sample provided by the Student Welfare Department, more than 68% of students at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU) experience stress, as determined by a student census, which also revealed that 5.63% have ASD and psychosensory disorders, which are attributed to their disability. This scientific document will address techniques for establishing comfortable spaces within the faculty's classroom modules and provide criteria based on cognitive analysis and decision-making. It concludes that the study of individuals' own faculties contributed to deriving criteria for sizing and active contact with natural spaces, which led to a 65% decrease in psychosensory disorders and a 50% increase in concentration within the classroom.