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La construcci\u00f3n de esta aula sustentable est\u00e1 en su primera etapa. Uno de los primeros pasos fue buscar alternativas para la construcci\u00f3n del aula en s\u00ed.\u00a0\u00a0Aplicaron el concepto \u201cgesti\u00f3n del ciclo de vida del producto\u201d, tomando en cuenta el ciclo de vida de los materiales utilizados para este proyecto, considerando c\u00f3mo fueron fabricados y qu\u00e9 ser\u00e1 de ellos una vez la vida del aula en s\u00ed llegue a su fin. \u00a0Tambi\u00e9n procuraron no utilizar una gran cantidad de recursos (naturales y econ\u00f3micos) externos o nocivos para el medio ambiente como lo son el uso de cemento, pinturas y maquinaria pesada com\u00fanmente utilizados en los procesos de construcci\u00f3n convencional. Fue as\u00ed como acudieron a Don Rene Tepanuaya, integrante de la comunidad de Tlayacapan, para que les compartiera el saber y el arte de hacer adobes. \u00a0El adobe, un tipo de ladrillo que no requiere cocci\u00f3n, est\u00e1 hecho de una masa de arcilla y arena, mezclado con paja, moldeada en forma de ladrillo y secada al sol. El hacer adobe y su uso para la construcci\u00f3n de viviendas es parte del patrimonio cultural mexicano y enfrenta una amenaza de extinci\u00f3n. Aprendieron a hacer adobes e hicieron muchas pruebas, con materiales de su propio plantel. As\u00ed fueron probando hasta encontrar el suelo m\u00e1s propicio para su tarea.<\/p>\n Mientras fabricaban los adobes (a manos y pies) contemplaron varios factores para elegir la ubicaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s propicia para construir el aula, tomando en cuenta aspectos como la orientaci\u00f3n del sol, exposici\u00f3n al viento y otros. Una segunda etapa en la construcci\u00f3n de esta aula sustentable incluir\u00e1 el habilitarla con diferentes eco-tecnolog\u00edas. Se planea instalar un panel solar para abastecer de electricidad, un sistema de captaci\u00f3n de agua de lluvia y la instalaci\u00f3n de un calentador de aire solar para mantener caliente el aula durante los d\u00edas m\u00e1s fr\u00edos cuando en Tres Mar\u00edas la temperatura llega a\u00a0bajar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 hasta 3 grados cent\u00edgrados, en los meses m\u00e1s fr\u00edos.<\/p>\n Este proyecto se ha ido construyendo poco a poco con la participaci\u00f3n de los mismos estudiantes y profesores de la Prepa de 3 Mar\u00edas. \u00a0Con esfuerzo e ingenio se han involucrado en cada una de sus etapas generando as\u00ed un proceso de concientizaci\u00f3n ambiental en los participantes. Cada uno de ellos ha dedicado un importante n\u00famero de horas a este proyecto involucr\u00e1ndose as\u00ed en un proceso de aprendizaje experiencial, aprendiendo a trav\u00e9s de la reflexi\u00f3n sobre el hacer, aprendiendo de cada uno de sus \u201cerrores\u201d y aciertos. \u00a0Juntos han trabajado para la preservaci\u00f3n del patrimonio intangible de su cultura constructiva. Este proyecto ha ayudado a\u00a0\u00a0re-aprender su cultura constructiva, la cual valoren y a su vez sean promotores de su defensa y reactivaci\u00f3n. Los participantes de este proyecto hablan de \u00e9l con entusiasmo y pertenencia. Se sienten orgullosos de su aporte a la comunidad de la Preparatoria Comunitaria de Tres Mar\u00edas. En una era donde se apuesta mayormente a la innovaci\u00f3n de la tecnolog\u00eda como estrategia para la sustentabilidad, este proyecto nos demuestra que hay riqueza en el patrimonio cultural, que hay pr\u00e1cticas tradicionales que siguen pertinentes y vigentes como alternativas para el futuro.<\/p>\n Blog basado en entrevista con el Ingeniero Sergio Reyes Galindo, maestro de la Preparatoria Comunitaria de Tres Mar\u00edas (UAEM) y coordinador de este proyecto y con equipo de estudiante.<\/p>\n In its quest to transform itself into a Sustainable Campus, the Preparatoria Comunitaria de Tres Mar\u00edas (part of the UAEM) has been exploring the application of eco-technologies in its campus. Some of these include modern techniques, but others focus on rescuing traditional local knowledge and practices. One of its \u201cSustainability Challenges\u201d, is the Bio-construction of a sustainable classroom. This project consists of building a classroom that is respectful of the environment, with a smaller ecological footprint. The way this classroom is being built is also a lesson in sustainability. Not only does its construction have a lower environmental impact than conventional constructions, but it is based on the recovering and valuing of local knowledge and traditions, applied learning, environmental awareness raising and the strengthening of collective work.<\/p>\n construction of this sustainable classroom is in its first stage. One of the first steps was to look for alternatives for the construction of the classroom itself. They applied the concept of\u00a0 “product life cycle management”, taking into account the life cycle of the materials used for this project, considering how they were manufactured and what will become of them once the life of the classroom itself comes to an end. They also tried not to use a large amount of external or harmful resources (natural and economic) for the environment such as the use of cement, paints and heavy machinery commonly used in conventional construction processes. That was how they came to ask Don Rene Tepanuaya, a member of the community of Tlayacapan, to share his knowledge and art of adobe making. Adobe, a type of brick that does not require cooking, is made of a clay and sand, mixed with straw, molded in a brick and dried in the sun. Making adobe and its use for housing construction is part of Mexican cultural heritage and faces a threat of extinction. They learned to make adobes and did many tests, with materials from their own locality. They tried until they found the most adapted soil to their task.<\/p>\n While making the adobes (with hands and feet) they looked at several factors to choose the most suitable location to build the classroom, taking into account aspects such as the orientation of the sun, exposure to the wind and others. A second stage in the construction of this sustainable classroom will include enabling it with different eco-technologies. They plan to install a solar panel to supply electricity, a rainwater collection system and the installation of a solar air heater to keep the classroom warm during the colder days when in Tres Marias the temperature can drop down to 3 degrees celsius, in the colder months.<\/p>\n This project has been gradually \u00a0built with the participation of \u00a0students and teachers of the 3 Mar\u00edas Preparatory school. With effort and ingenuity they have been involved in each of its stages thus generating an environmental awareness process among the participants. Each one of them has dedicated a significant number of hours to this project, thus becoming involved in an experiential learning process, learning through reflection on doing, learning from each of their “mistakes” and successes. Together they have worked for the preservation of the intangible heritage of their constructive culture. This project has helped re-learn their constructive culture, which they now value and at the same time defend and promote its reactivation. The participants of this project speak of it with enthusiasm and belonging. They feel proud of their contribution to the school community. In an era where technological innovation as a strategy for sustainability is a major focus, this project shows us that there is a wealth in cultural heritage, that there are traditional practices that remain relevant and valid as alternatives for the future.<\/p>\n Blog based on an interview with Engineer Sergio Reyes Galindo, teacher of the Preparatoria Comunitaria de Tres Marias (UAEM) and coordinator of this project and team of students.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable-campuses\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/Bio-construccion-7.jpg\")
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By Gisela Fr\u00edas (Dawson College) (Translation by Abril Obregon)<\/h5>\n
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