The Ecological Responsive Buildings: Traditional House in the Kapuas Riverside of West Kalimantan
Abstract: Natural and
environmental conditions were the main factor that caused people make
adjustments to their residences. People need houses with the reasons are
usually to meet the needs of privacy, comfort, storage of possessions,
acquisition, storage and preparation of food, shelter from the weather
protection from insects and/or pests, safety, kinship and social, gathering and
travel, and movement. The condition of balance is achieved by the design
adjustments made so that the buildings cause the least amount of impact on the
surrounding environment. The advantages of the stage house for a hot and humid
climate area of West Kalimantan is done to responds the ecological advantages
of surrounding environment. The raised floor feature has been the best
mitigation feature not only to keep dry from constant flood but also to built
into the nature whilst living near riverside area. The stage house with modern
concept can be designed to allow for cross ventilation, natural lighting,
thermal comfort, privacy (visual and social), functionality and the effective
cost for house handling.
Penulis: Zairin Zain
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd160361
