M.U. Hajar, D.D. Putra, A. Perdana, Ibrohim, H. Nur
This study investigated climate-responsive strategies for sustainable building through a case study of the Javanese indigenous Limasan house in Indonesia. The research analysed how spatial configuration, building materials, and structural systems reflected principles of passive cooling, resource efficiency, and environmental adaptation. Two Limasan houses in Pacitan, East Java, one preserved in its traditional form and one modernized, were examined as case samples. Data were collected through field observations, photographic documentation, and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that the preserved Limasan house inherently integrated sustainability features, such as optimized natural ventilation, effective rainwater harvesting, and the use of renewable local materials. By contrast, the modernized version employed more durable but less climate-responsive materials, which strengthened structural resilience but reduced ecological performance. Interestingly, the comparative findings highlighted the challenges and opportunities of adapting indigenous housing concepts for contemporary sustainable building practices. This study implied that indigenous knowledge provides valuable references for sustainable housing design, cultural continuity, and climate adaptation policies. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Library & Information, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Architecture, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
