Sustainable Urban Design Strategies in a Cultural Equipment. The Samaria of Ibagué, Colombia

Objective: define a method for the development of tools that are capable of interpreting and providing solutions based on design in cultural, architectural, urban and sustainable terms, so that they are applicable in the field of urban design. Theoretical Framework: A review of the historical development of the facilities is addressed, together with the New Urban Agenda, the conceptual sustainability criteria and the techniques contained in the regulations, as well as some software that allows simulation in the design process. Method: The methodology is mixed, in response to the urban design criteria addressed by Bazant (1984). The urban context that a facility must have with respect to the city, the sector and its socio-cultural link with the place to intervene was taken into account. A regulatory analysis and a design simulation were addressed. Results and Discussion: There is a lack of effective space for equipment, in direct correlation with public spaces and the importance of environmental certification regulations as instruments that can efficiently guide urban interventions. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing information on how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of sustainable urban design. These implications could encompass urban planning, regulatory design and simulations. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by presenting design possibilities that link regulations with simulations. The relevance and value of this research is evident in the need for the disciplines of architecture and engineering for the planning of cities.