Bahareque as a Sustainable Construction System: Analysis of Unit Prices

Abstract The bahareque is a form of vernacular construction that, with the help modern materials adequate techniques and knowledge, constitute an alternative to provide housing solutions. Despite this, lack knowledge technical processes in relation costs, gives rise research problem. Thus, this document presents set strategies based on Cost-Benefit analysis using as raw material structuring unit price tool guide professionals. study had qualitative quantitative approach, surveys were applied population professionals area that allowed approach reality system city Cuenca-Ecuador. It evident people know about system, but show some resistance its application because they are unaware advantages disadvantages technique. With cost analyzes carried out, it concluded typical house 130 m2 has $ 36,387.72 dollars; which, starts from concrete foundations, which support reinforced masonry assembly raises wooden frames, associated meshes erect walls mortar finally covered roofs mixed wood tile fired clay.