From Traditional to Contemporary: Evaluating Environment Condition and Living Behaviour in Joglo House

Abstract

The transition of Indonesian vernacular architecture through generations without written documentation. The focus of this paper is on a specific type of Indonesian vernacular architecture known as the Joglo house, which was constructed 200 years ago and remains standing today. The house is in Juwana, Pati, Central Java, Indonesia, and has undergone changes over time in both its physical environment and its occupants. The objective of this research is to examine the transformations that have taken place in the Joglo house since its construction and investigate the impact of the indoor atmosphere. The method of this study examines the Joglo house through measurement of the temperature and humidity as evidence of the modernization to the present context. This research resulted in calculation to investigate the occupant’s lifestyle and the concept of sustainability in vernacular architecture that is used by modern families.