La propuesta de vivienda saludable unifamiliar promueve el bienestar de sus pobladores, se caracteriza por considerar a la casa, el entorno y la comunidad. Estos factores en las zonas rurales no son considerados cuando se planifica y construye viviendas, siendo éstas ubicadas en zonas peligrosas, sin diseño, con materiales inapropiados, autoconstruidas, sin mantenimiento, sin instalaciones sanitarias y eléctricas, y con altos niveles de pobreza; haciéndolas, no dignas ni adecuadas aumentando el riesgo contra la salud física y mental de las familias. El presente estudio se ubica en la provincia de Oxapampa en la Selva Baja Peruana, debido a la inexistencia de viviendas adecuadas para los pobladores, a su déficit habitacional del 57% y a su nivel de pobreza extrema; se propone el diseño de una vivienda saludable con características orgánicas y vernaculares. Para ello, se analizaron encuestas para caracterizar los factores que vulneran la salud física y mental de la población estudiada, los factores de riesgo asociados a las viviendas e identificar las costumbres y cultura de la zona. Los resultados incluyen: el diseño arquitectónico, diseño estructural de la vivienda, la descripción del proceso constructivo de la vivienda, el análisis de costos de la vivienda propuesta y modelos a escala de la vivienda propuesta. / The single-family healthy housing proposal promotes the well-being of its inhabitants, it is characterized by considering the house, the environment, and the community. These factors in rural areas are not considered when planning and building housing, these are located in dangerous areas, without design, without quality materials, self-built, without maintenance, and sanitary and electrical installations, and with high levels of poverty; making them unworthy and adequate, increasing the risk to the physical and mental health of families. The present study is located in Oxapamapa province in the Peruvian Low Forest, due to the lack of adequate housing for the inhabitants, its 57% housing deficit and its extreme poverty level; Is proposed the design of a healthy home with organic and vernacular characteristics. For this, surveys were analyzed to characterize the factors that harm the physical and mental health of the population studied, the risk factors associated with the dwellings and identify the customs and culture of the rural area. Results include architectural design, structural design of the home, description of the construction process of the home, cost analysis of the proposed home, and scale models of the proposed home. / Tesis

Many serious illnesses are linked to everyday exposures to toxic chemicals. In the U.S., most chemical exposure comes from common consumer products such as pesticides, fragranced products, cleaning supplies, and building materials--products so widely used that people consider them "safe." As the links between everyday toxic exposures and potential health effects become better understood, evidence increasingly shows that reducing exposures can create a healthier society. Although some individuals may choose to build a healthy home and maintain a healthy household, they are still exposed to pollutants at their residences from the actions of others, such as to pesticides that are used by neighbors, businesses, and governments. They need healthy residential developments in environmentally healthy communities. This research investigates "healthy residential developments," defined as a property that aims to reduce pollutant exposures to the extent required by vulnerable populations, which for this research are individuals with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). Through a case study approach, this research investigates two exemplars of healthy residential developments, and explains how and why they form and continue. It also examines their implementation methods, and implications for planning and policy. Primary data collection methods included in-person interviews, telephone interviews, and site visits. Research strategies included the analysis of interview data, and categorical aggregation using thematic categories within and across cases. The categories focused on factors of formation and continuation for the two healthy residential developments. Findings include the challenges of people disabled with MCS to find safe housing; the importance of planning to address these challenges; the role of individuals, funding, and zoning in the formation of healthy residential developments; the role of funding, safe maintenance, and property management in their continuation; and, the need for affordable and safe housing for vulnerable populations. Future research can address the need to develop methods to create and sustain healthy residential developments, understand and reduce sources of exposure that initiate and trigger chemical sensitivity, and investigate experiences and implementation strategies in other countries.