Towards an integral approach of sustainable housing in Indonesia: With an analysis of current practices in Java

How can the concept of sustainable housing be implemented in Indonesia? Prompted by various housing problems, especially in dense urban areas, this research proposes an integrated approach towards the sustainability of housing projects, which emphasizes the importance of community participation and the use of local solutions and resources. In general, existing guidelines and requirements for sustainable housing refer to efficient use of energy and material resources, while minimizing waste. This research analyzes existing examples of sustainable housing implementation in Indonesia (particularly on Java). On the basis of the results a set of requirements and guidelines for sustainable housing were developed, specifically for conditions in Indonesia. Furthermore, bamboo as a sustainable building material is evaluated, being a natural resource which is indigenous to Indonesia. And finally, as a supplement with this dissertation, a prototype of a communication tool is provided, which can be used by those involved in a housing project: an illustrated booklet which proposes four ambition levels of sustainability for all aspects of a housing project