Sustainability concept as climate change adaptation in the vernacular house in Aceh

Abstract

The vernacular residential adapted to climate change in various ways. Some studies showed that vernacular residential which is associated with traditional houses own its genius loci to climate change adaptation. This study aims to investigate the sustainability concept obtained in the Aceh vernacular residential in its attempt to adapt to climate change. This study was based on the data that been collected from observation and literature analysis. The result showed that the climate change adaptation of the vernacular residential in Aceh demonstrated in material, construction, form, orientation, space configuration, opening, ventilation, and infiltration. All those aspects covered the aspect of vernacular, which are technical, cultural, and environmental. The concept of sustainable architecture was raised based on these aspects. Further research should be conducted to extend the location of research in various data sources.