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VERNACULAR ANSWERS TO SPATIAL NEEDS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES: INDONESIAN HOUSES Zuber Angkasa Wazir; Irma Indriani
DIMENSI (Journal of Architecture and Built Environment) Vol. 46 No. 2 (2019): DECEMBER 2019
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach, Petra Christian University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (321.272 KB) | DOI: 10.9744/dimensi.46.2.141-154

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The process of building traditional houses requires sizes of activities to determine dimensions of  spaces. This study seeks to reveal how the activities of occupants relate to the dimensions of space in the vernacular society in Indonesia. It uses a literature study approach by reviewing various studies on vernacular housing in Indonesia. A total of 18 vernacular houses were reviewed and compared to find common relations between the activities and dimensions of the vernacular space. It was found that there were high variations in various placements, uses, and relations between activities and human living spaces, influenced by anthropometric factors, location, and socio-cultural factors. There are a very flexible space utilization and very rigid space utilization and between the two. This finding is expected to be a material for the development of simple, mass-built houses considering the habits of local residents in their activities.
Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis Praktik Pendinginan Aktif Level Bangunan di Negara Iklim Tropis Anson Ferdiant Diem; Zuber Angkasa; Wiwin A. Oktaviani
Arsir: Jurnal Arsitektur Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Arsir
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/arsir.v10i1.978

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The objective of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review of published research related to active cooling at the building level, specifically in tropical countries, using carefully selected keywords and strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 82 relevant papers were identified and analyzed. These studies were retrieved using the keywords “air conditioning” and “tropical” in the Scopus database, limited to the period between 2019 and 2025. This review highlights the critical importance of estimating building energy consumption patterns in order to inform strategic decisions regarding active cooling. The available strategies include optimizing existing active cooling systems, integrating passive cooling methods to improve indoor thermal comfort, or replacing conventional systems with more energy-efficient alternatives. Furthermore, the required energy demand is assessed for potential supply through on-site renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, with the aim of achieving net zero energy buildings. To date, there has been no comprehensive literature review focused on active cooling technologies in tropical regions. This study identifies research gaps that have received limited attention and contributes to the development of sustainable cooling policies, which are becoming increasingly urgent in the face of global environmental challenges.