Implementation of Tropical Architectural Design Approach in The Watershed Area, Jangkuk’s Rusunawa, Mataram

Abstract

Population density in Mataram City which continues to increase by 1.69% - 1.94% (Central Statistics Agency, 2023) is one of the triggers for the emergence of slums. The area of ​​slums that needs to be immediately addressed and accommodated in the design site in Banjar Village, Jangkuk Watershed Area is 0.51 Ha with a total number of 110 residential units. In the design carried out, Rusunawa is considered to be the most rational solution in an effort to organize community settlements to be better. Meanwhile, the design approach used to maximize the design carried out in the design of the Rusunawa is by using a tropical architectural approach. This approach is considered appropriate because it is able to provide a response to problems that often occur in areas with a tropical climate, such as sun intensity, high humidity, rainfall, wind movement and others. Meanwhile, the characters that will be emphasized in the design of Rusunawa in accordance with this approach are regarding building orientation, isolation or protection, cross ventilation, green open space and vegetation, and building materials.