Implementation of Ecohouse and Ecoliving Concept in Architecture - SASAK Traditional Settlement
Implementation of Ecohouse and Ecoliving Concept in Architecture - SASAK Traditional Settlement
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Abstract. Sasak is one of the Indonesian indigenous tribes who live in the island of Lombok. Until now, they still
maintain the customs and culture as well as settling in Sembalun, Senaru, Segenter, and Sade. The Large of Sasak
traditional settlement area in Lombok is not increased so that it feared the carrying capacity will be exceeded and could
lead to a shift of customs and culture. This paper (1) to formulate the concept of a traditional Sasak sustainability
settlement, (2) reconstruct the conception and typology of layout, mass configuration, space-organization, structure and
building construction homes custom of Sasak, to analyze the sustainability level of Sasak traditional settlement used
questionnaires Community Sustainability Analysis. The results obtained in this study is the traditional settlement of the
PRELIMINARY
Conditions traditional settlements that exist in Indonesia explored the values and the principles of excellence and
compliance with ecological design. Until now, most of these communities still maintain the customs and culture and
modernization have not been affected. With their traditional settlement site conditions are not increased, and the
population continues to grow, feared to tread carrying capacity will be exceeded. Therefore, the conceptual model is
needed to maintain the sustainability of Sasak traditional settlements. Cultural treasures such as Sasak traditional
settlement should be stabilized its sustainability that based on the concept Ecohouse and ecoliving so it can be
passed on to future generations. Research on ecological home communities and ecological life has never been done
in the Sasak traditional settlement. With this study will determine the level of sustainability of Sasak traditional
settlements in ecological aspects, social and cultural / spiritual. In addition it will be known local values and
compliance to ecological design concept in terms of aspects of thermal comfort and illumination. The existence and
sustainability are important for the stabilization of the design model formulated for Sasak traditional settlement, this
one of the nation's property assets which are invaluable
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buildings berugak, rice container buildings (barn), cattle pens and the surrounding environment. Spatial Sasak
village is basically a miniature sort of arrangement that is larger than the spatial Regions (Subadyo, 2003; Auliya,
2009).
In the Sasak tradisioanal settlement on Lombok Island, there are several function rooms or buildings. Research
Auliya (2009) on Sasak settlement in Senaru confirm that the concept of seniority in settlement patterns, and the
formation of the spatial structure based cultural ritual are still deeply rooted in the indigenous Sasak. The difference
of space and building function are implemented in the regional arrangement, settlements as well as the arrangement
of buildings, including homes. Arrangement of buildings on the traditional Sasak settlement, also known as the land
and building use for personal, social and coupled with a sacred function (Sulistianto, 2005; Auliya, 2009). Study
Sabrina (2010) on the preservation of settlement patterns traditional Sasak strengthening the existence of spatial
structure traditional settlement Sasak formed based on the concept of the philosophy of the trajectory of the sun, the
concept of the Mount Rinjani, the orientation direction toward and layout of the topography of terraces and the
concept of home form uniform stood in a row (Suteran). Based on the configuration of the masses, the pattern and
shape of the whole building oriented towards Mount Rinjani which is a manifestation of the imaginary cosmic line
based on the belief system of the Sasak people against where the ancestral spirits reside as well as the symbol of the
interaction of the society with its cosmological environment is interpreted through the traditional house (Subadyo,
2003; Sabrina, 2010). Similarly, the results of Fitriya (2010) study in Bayan - North Lombok, explained that the
pattern of settlements in Indigenous Village Bayan there is a division of areas based on social stratification societal.
In addition there is a division of space in the environment where living, and the formation of spatial patterns based
on traditional activities that are still implemented by the community of Bayan traditional Village.
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Home building (sustainable building) interpreted also as an ecological house. The benefits achieved from the
application of the concept of ecological house is a reduction in operating costs (energy and water), improving
occupant health by improving air quality inside buildings, and reduce environmental impacts (minimizing the impact
of waste and heating in the building). 'Ecological life' (ecoliving) is the life to commit to a better way of life by
taking account of and responsible for the environment in order to create ecologically sustainable living (Seo, 2001;
The UNSW Ecoliving Center, 2006). This concept is a derivative of 'ecovillage' developed as a lifestyle choice in
either rural or urban societies by integrating the overall environmental sustainability of society. Looking at aspects
of ecological design, permaculture, ecological building, alternative energy, water efficiency, and so on (GEN, 2000).
Indonesia traditionally has had a philosophy regarding the protection of natural resources so that they can live in a
sustainable ecosystem (Arifin et al. 2003). “'Ecological life' (ecoliving) can also be realized in the form of lifestyle
because with a healthy lifestyle and attention to human wisdom and policy in applying the results of existing
technology to harvest the potential of natural resources and the environment that can produce an environmentally
sustainable life. The definition of the 'ecological village' used by the Global Eco-villages Network (GEN) (2000);
Widyarti, (2011) is; Quality full-featured settlement where the inhabitants' activities are integrated with nature and
support the development of human health and can last indefinitely. This approach to achieve this dream is what is
then called 'ecological village' (Gilman, 1991). Further, Widyarti, (2011) states that ecological dimensionless
development principles in ecological village are: (1) land use in accordance with its carrying capacity; (2) efficient
utilization of natural resources; (3) a healthy environment; (4) the use of non-toxic local building materials; (5)
preservation of critical vegetation and fauna and natural habitats; (6) optimization of natural energy harvesting; (7)
eco-friendly economic structure system; And (8) application of recycling system to all products used.
This principle of ecological development as the basis for thinking about sustainability with a deep understanding
that all natural resources, both renewable and non-limited, therefore human activity must not exceed the ecosystem
support capacity of the earth (Randia, 2002). White & Masset (2003), states that the high level of sustainability of
the community is determined by the degree of community to be able to affluent and independent.
In order to gain a measure of the sustainability of a community, GEN (2000) developed a concept of how to
audit a sustainability as a basis for assessing individuals, and communities to compare their current status with the
Research purposes
This study aims to assess the sustainable level of Sasak Traditional Settlements in Dusun Senaru (PTSDS),
Bayan District. North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. In the next stage, the basic concepts and
typology of mass configuration, layout, spatial organization, plan, view, piece, structure and construction of custom
house on PTSDS are used.
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Benefits of research
While the benefits of the research results in this first year is to know the level of sustainability of traditional
Sasak settlements in Dusun Senaru in ecological, social and cultural / spiritual aspects (eco-house and eco-village
concept). Besides it can be used to obtain the sustainability driven factor of Sasak traditional village management in
Dusun Senaru as traditional architecture artifact sustainably.
RESEARCH METHOD
Research design
The research to uncover the phenomenon of a sustainability of residential community and traditional architecture
in Indonesia which is characterized in two forms that is physical and nonphysical require specific method of
research that must be able to reveal physical aspect as well as nonphysical aspect so that in this research used
combination of quantitative and qualitative method.
Data collection
In this first year research, secondary data were collected based on a number of representative sources and
relevant to this research topic, while the primary data will be taken directly in the field. Primary data collection will
be conducted through interviews using a questionnaire from CSA (Community Sustainability Assessment).
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village which has an agricultural base. Soil type and climate support for sustainability of agriculture on site. Land
use PTSDS, consisting of settlement, yard, and cattle pen. Types of land use are small and limited in addition to the
small size of the village and there are customary regulations that bind. The dominance of land use in PTSDS is a
residential area consisting of Sasak traditional houses. In the area of PTSDS the pattern and layout of the building
and its structure is a customary provision that cannot be changed because it contains good intentions and goals.
Meanwhile, the use of land outside the PTSDS area, more diverse and dynamic but still associated with local
cultural order.
Land use within the area or PTSDS fence and outside the village gate has a difference. Inside the PTSDS
footprint is used for community social activities, while outside the fence is used for agricultural land.
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In this PTSDS region the elements of the formation also have the same layout that is with the presence of
customary head house at the forefront of the village (on the east) and then another custom house with residents who
have lower caste levels to the west. The overall orientation of the building faces west and east. Thus the unified
landscape that has an identity that reflects the culture of the Sasak tribe is expressed in the layout of the village of
PTSDS with its components both within and outside the settlement.
The existence of PTSDS is characterized by the presence of a fence around its tread. The fence is made of plants,
bamboo or wood arranged in parallel with a height of ± 2 meters. The fence on PTSDS has the main function as a
territorial divider of traditional village area. Since the size of the village cannot increase or decrease, then plotting.
The fence cannot be changed. The hedgerows in the PTSDS area also serve for security and barriers to prevent
criminal acts such as livestock theft.
Energy
The energy that people use comes from renewable energy sources. They use oil and porous building designs for
lighting and for cooking using biomass derived from wood, branch, or twig. It is set and taught in their custom. The
rules of planting and harvesting trees are already regulated by custom. For cooking they harvest the dry branch of
the tree from within the PTSDS region bioregion.
Energy conservation is implemented in the construction of community houses such as:
x Orientation and location of buildings designed to make the building comfortable.
x Using a good passive air conditioning method and porous material
x Communities use methods that conserve and energy efficiency in building design. The use of energy at
home is minimized by conserving practices such as using natural lighting from the pore holes in the gedeg
wall (porous).
Building material
Customary rules have successfully conserved their environments and forest cover so that both building and
preservation techniques in Sasak - Senaru use environmentally friendly techniques. Development of materials used
and construction methods are naturally sourced from nearby areas and do not use a mixture of chemicals.
Wood construction can last up to 35 years and the durability of bamboo construction is more than 15 years without
preserved with chemicals. The use of construction materials such as wood and bamboo is in line with the
recommended use of environmentally friendly materials because wood and bamboo are renewable building
materials. Especially bamboo which includes fast growing plants (Environment Protection Agency, 2010).
Build system
The process of establishing a house is done on a month when on the farm (fields) there is no activity. Land is
forbidden to be dug to build a house and this is due to the density of the soil which will decrease its carrying
capacity if the soil is urugan/heap so that the possibility of the decline of the building.
Elements of building construction is made where the building materials are located and taken to the location is
already a component. Constructing of Sasak house - PTSDS uses pre-fabrication system. Before a house is
constructed. Parts and components of the house such as roof coverings, wall coverings, and floor coverings have
been prepared homeowners into parts that are ready to be installed. If wood is not available in the garden around the
village, it can be taken in the forest cover land with the permission of Tua Loka.
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The system of implementation of constructing is mutual assistance between citizens (gotong royong). The Sasak
area development system - PTSDS is in line with the eco-friendly development initiatives developed today in the
framework of environmental protection.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2010 suggested that the building materials being used are
processed in place and the building elements installed off-site. Elements brought to the site are already components
to minimize waste and do not pollute the location with noise and dust (EPA, 2010).
Results obtained from the questionnaires obtained.
TABLE 1. Environmentally friendly construction system
Origin of Place of
Construction element Material Method
Materials Manufacture
Roof
Roof covering Rumbia Field
Village Mutual cooperation (Gotong royong)
Forest cover
Roof frame Bamboo Field
Village Mutual cooperation
Forest cover
Roof structure Wood Field
Village Mutual cooperation
Forest cover
Colomn Wood Field
Village Mutual cooperation
Forest cover
Beam Wood Field
Village Mutual cooperation
Forest cover
Wall Bamboo Field
Village Mutual cooperation
Forest cover
Floor Soil Fields and
Village Mutual cooperation
Rice Fields
Foundation Umpak
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TABLE 4. Value sustainibilitas communities PTSDS from spiritual
No. Social Aspects Scores Scores
1 Sustainibilitas culture 75
2 Arts and recreation 46
3 spiritual Sustainibilitas 51
4 Entanglement society 68
5 Resilience community 72
6 new Holographic; (Worldview / global) 67
7 Peace and global thinking 63
Total 421
CONCLUSION
Based on the results of the analysis and discussion above it can be concluded that the traditional settlements of
the Sasak community - PTSDS is in accordance with the ecovillage concept of the Global Ecovillage Network. This
is evident from the results of data analysis based on CSA that get a total value of 1240; With the values of
ecological, social, and spiritual aspects of each 446, 373, and 421. The magnitude of these values has meaning and
meaning that the Sasak community - PTSDS has shown excellent progress on the sustainability of its community
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