INTERIOR PROPORTION AND CONFIGURATION OF A LIVEABLE MICRO-UNIT (VERTICAL HOUSING)FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN INDONESIA(CASE STUDY: APPLICATION OF LAYOUT AND COLOR IN THE PROPORTION AND CONFIGURATION OF MICRO-APARTMENT IN JAKARTA AND BANDUNG)

• Main Author: Medha Mahardhika W. P., Woro
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/68256
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Currently, big cities all over the world are experiencing a crisis of affordable housing, include Indonesia. This is due to the decreasing of land availability in big cities such as Jakarta and Bandung. High demand and low availability have resulted in increased housing prices, making it difficult to obtain decent affordable housing. One of the groups of people affected by this problem are young families who are currently dominated by Gen Y and Gen Z. To overcome the housing crisis, several types of housing have been developed, such as ‘rumah sederhana’ and vertical housing. In order for housing prices to remain affordable, housing is made with a limited size called micro-unit. The very limited size of micro-unit is a debate because previous studies have proven that size can affect the quality of the residential interior environment which is related to the physical and mental health of residents. Therefore, liveability becomes an important aspect in micro housing. Previous research has identified indicators of socio-physical liveability in micro- units. However, no research has been found that specifically examines micro-units for young families based on housing typologies in Indonesia. This study aims to identify interior factors that affect the liveability of micro-units for young families. In addition, this research also develops proportions and configurations of a livable spaces for young families so that the study can result a micro-unit model that can be obtained as a reference for the development of limited housing in the future. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using a simulation research method for the purpose of prediction. The simulation research method uses a well-defined simulation model. To produce a valid simulation model, the study did a preliminary research consist of a questionnaire to young family respondents and a typology study of existing micro-units in Jakarta and Bandung. The data obtained than used as a reference in the development of the 3D micro-unit modelling. There are 3 types of simulation models that have the same volume with differences in type, space layout, furniture and interior color ambience. The next stage is an experiment conducted by showing a picture of the simulation model perspective images to the selected respondents. Respondents were also given a questionnaire aimed to collect the responses of young families and evaluating the simulation model that had been designed. The results showed that interior proportion and configuration factors including size, shape, room layout, bathroom position, balcony, furniture and color had a significant influence on the liveability of the micro-unit for young families with a child. The proportions and configuration of the space in the micro-unit are interconnected to create a good quality of living space. Although limited in size, micro-units are still livable for young families by optimizing and improving the quality of these interior elements. In addition, although color is not mentioned as an indicator of socio-physical liveability, color is an important visual element in determining the comfort of micro-apartment residents. The results of the research in the form of design recommendations for micro-unit models are expected to be a reference for the development of minimum dwellings in Indonesia.