Climate-responsive strategies for sustainable building design: A case study of the Javanese indigenous house in Indonesia

Hajar, Maya Umi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4126-6422, Putra, Dedy Dwi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8796-2533, Perdana, Angga ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8800-2278, Ibrohim, Ibrohim ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9946-001X and Nur, H (2025) Climate-responsive strategies for sustainable building design: A case study of the Javanese indigenous house in Indonesia. Presented at 15 th International Conference on Green Technology, Malang.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Conference (Paper)
Keywords:	javanese indigenous house, Climate - responsive, Sustainable Building
Subjects:	12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120102 Architectural Heritage and Conservation 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120104 Architectural Science and Technology (incl. Acoustics, Lighting, Structure and Ecologically Sustainable Design) 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1202 Building
Divisions:	Faculty of Technology > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Angga Perdana
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2025 15:52

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