Climate Change Adaptive Residential Design in The Coastal City of Pekalongan

Abstract

Pekalongan is a city on the north coast of Java Island that is worst affected by climate disasters such as floods and tidal inundation due to global climate change. Residential areas in the Pekalongan City Coastal Area, especially in Jeruksari Village, are experiencing changes in response to this disaster. The aim of this research is to find adaptive design aspects of buildings in the coastal area of ​​Pekalongan city. Adaptive design solutions are obtained based on conditions and refer to the experience of other cities that have had a similar impact. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive research method to explain the phenomenon of adaptation in residential buildings in the Coastal Area of ​​Pekalongan City. The data collection method was carried out by direct observation in the field and interviews with building owners. The research results show that buildings, especially residential buildings in the coastal area of ​​Pekalongan city, are experiencing changes due to the adaptation process to climate change which causes sea levels to rise, including raising the floor level and using materials that are easy to dismantle and assemble. The results of this research can also serve as architectural design guidelines for the development of floating houses and to assess the hypotheses made regarding floating structures.