ARCHITECTURAL ADAPTATION ON THE KENJERAN COAST: TOWARDS CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE SETTLEMENTS

Abstract

Climate change poses a significant global threat to the built environment, especially in coastal areas vulnerable to sea level rise and climate-related disasters. According to IPCC (2023), global sea levels are rising by approximately 20 cm per year, with nearly 200 coastal cities and regencies in Indonesia at risk. The Kenjeran coastal area in Surabaya faces serious challenges such as tidal flooding and environmental degradation threatening the sustainability of local fishing communities. This study examines architectural adaptation as an innovative approach to create climate-responsive settlements that are adaptive and sustainable. The methods include literature review, field observation, and participatory design analysis to develop an adaptive housing model with modular designs capable of adjusting to rising water levels, including floating. The integration of modern technology with local wisdom is expected not only to provide physical protection but also to maintain the socio-cultural and economic sustainability of the community. The implementation of this design has the potential to become a climate-responsive settlement model that can be applied to other coastal areas in Indonesia facing similar challenges. This study highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the integration of local wisdom in realizing resilient built environments to face climate change.