Construction processes in the vernacular architecture of Rumisapa, San Martín, Peru: Ancestral wisdom and natural resources

Quispe-Acuña J.D.A.; Torres-Altamirano N.F.; Arévalo-Lazo C. · Legado de Arquitectura y Diseno (2025) · DOI: 10.36677/legado.v20i38.25129

Resumen

The population of Rumisapa over the years has benefited from the different natural resources that the district has, satisfying their housing needs, which has given greater value and cultural representativeness to the place. In this sense, the main objective of the research is to analyze the vernacular architecture of Rumisapa and its relationship with the local culture, the environment and the development of the population, for this the research applies a qualitative methodology with a narrative approach. Accordingly, the results of the research affirm that the main reason for the loss of vernacular homes in the district was due to the scarcity of cultural practices and the low accessibility of vernacular materials currently. In conclusion, the popular wisdom applied in the district of Rumisapa was very important in the construction of homes, respect and use of raw materials was for many years fundamental in population growth, not only economically but also due to the culture practiced © (2025). (Legado de Arquitectura y Diseno)., All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Unión