Abstract
Stilt settlements represent one of the unique expressions of waterfront vernacular culture, particularly in Kalimantan, a region known for its tradition in water-based settlements. However, lifestyle and economic activities among its residents change settlements orientation and typology from the above-water to landed settlement and thus presents significant threats against their sustainability. Additionally, the disasters brought about by recurring fires further threaten their existence. These pressures challenge the local cultural practices in Kalimantan to nurture the settlement resilience. This research explores the stilt settlements’ sustainability and adaptability, focusing on how inclusive design principles play an essential role in post-disaster reconstruction. These principles are consistent with SDG 11 that pursues sustainable and inclusive cities and communities. Through qualitative research, architectural features explored in this study include the choices of materials, room layout, function of space, and building expression. Different data collection tactics are employed such us building typology observations, questionnaires, and interviews. Results indicate that majors stilt settlements, mainly self-built, have been adapted to ensure the safety of users and made them more socially inclusive. Structural reinforcements, spatial reconfigurations, and the use of materials are among adaptive strategy that ensure safety, thereby enhancing comfort for a wide range of age groups. Such adaptations are manifestations of traditional knowledge combined with inclusive design to achieve long-term resilience and sustainability. This paper emphasizes the importance of combining cultural heritage with modern design principles to preserve and sustain vernacular stilt settlements amid evolving challenges.
Presenters
Fadhlurrahman Nur RamadhaniStudent, Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia Sarah Cahyadini
Lecturer, Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia Arina Hayati
Assistant Professor, Architecture, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Resilience, Inclusive, Sustainability, Stilt Settlement, Vernacular
