The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering is pleased to congratulate Professor Natividad García Troncoso, faculty member and coordinator of the Master’s Program in Seismic-Resistant Civil Structures, for receiving the Honorable Mention in the Research category at the Third Edition of the Sustainable Construction Awards, organized by CEES and Ekos.
The award was presented on November 21, 2025, at the Capilla del Hombre Museum, in a ceremony that brought together leading national figures from the construction and sustainability sectors.
A project with scientific and social impact
The awarded project, “Cemented Bahareque for Social Housing,” stands out for its innovative approach that combines sustainability, cost efficiency, and structural resilience through the use of local materials such as guadua cane. This proposal offers practical solutions for social housing in Ecuador, promoting low-impact construction alternatives with high seismic performance.
About the 2025 Sustainable Construction Awards
This award goes beyond recognition: it provides national visibility, facilitates access to a network of industry leaders, and positions outstanding projects as benchmarks in sustainable innovation.
The 2025 edition featured the following categories:
Buildings: Residential and commercial projects with energy efficiency and low-impact materials.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Works that generate environmental and social benefits, such as sustainable mobility and water management.
Materials: Innovations with improved environmental footprint and traceability.
Urban Design: Solutions that enhance public spaces and quality of life.
Entrepreneurship: Initiatives with sustainable and scalable business models.
Research: Studies and prototypes with applied evidence and high transformative potential.
Institutional Commitment
This achievement reaffirms FICT and ESPOL’s commitment to applied research, innovation, and the development of sustainable and resilient construction technologies that address the country’s needs.
