Living with Water. Resilient homes for low-income communities in water inclusive environment in Bandung

Living with Water. Resilient homes for low-income communities in water inclusive environment in Bandung

Kuś, Aga (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)

van Dooren, E.J.G.C. (mentor)
Tomesen, P.L. (mentor)
Smit, M.J. (mentor)

Delft University of Technology

Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Building Technology

2021-06-28

In many rapidly growing cities of Indonesia, including Bandung, the areas of informal settlements are increasing. They are erected on hazardous lands, often in flood-prone areas. The communities struggle with an inadequate water supply and uncontrolled water flows during heavy rainfalls. The problem of water management rises with a decrease in open land and a lack of infrastructure. The heavy rainfalls are typical for the tropical climate zone. Traditional Sundanese communities developed water systems based on landscape characteristics to protect their hamlets from flooding and ensure freshwater supply. They adapted the settlements and living units according to the climate and the presence of water.

This project investigates the traditional ecological knowledge embedded in Sundanese settlements by studying the water-related characteristics of landscapes, hamlets, and living units of Kampung Naga and Baduy Hamlet. The design strives to empower the community by setting sustainable ways of living with water and reusing the locally available resources, such as common reed, bamboo, and recycled plastic, to build resilient homes and enhance economic opportunities.

Architecture, Urbanism & Building Sciences
Water management
Water adaptability
Local knowledge
Resilient homes
Traditional Ecosystem
Empowering the community

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Student theses

master thesis

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