Authors : Satar Saman; Dr. Anton Kaharu

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25oct990

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Abstract : The traditional architecture of the Bajo people in Indonesia represents an extraordinary manifestation of adaptation and sustainability developed over centuries in dynamic maritime environments. This meta-analysis synthesizes findings from 24 relevant scientific studies to identify common patterns, regional variations, and maritime construction innovations in Bajo architecture. The primary focus is on material types, construction techniques, adaptive solutions to marine environmental challenges (tides, waves, wind), and inherent sustainability principles. The results indicate a dominance of stilt houses built with local materials such as mangrove wood, posi-posi wood, ironwood, bamboo, sago palm, and nipa leaves. Structural innovations such as deep pile foundations, interlocking joinery systems, and adaptive roof designs ensure resilience against extreme conditions, including earthquakes and climate change. Sustainability practices are realized through the utilization of renewable materials, passive energy efficiency via natural ventilation, and a symbiotic relationship with marine ecosystems. Regional variations are found in specific material choices and forms of adaptation, influenced by local resource availability, geographical characteristics, and socio-cultural factors. This study highlights the indigenous knowledge of the Bajo people as a valuable source of inspiration for contemporary adaptive and sustainable architecture in facing global climate change challenges.

Keywords : Bajo Architecture; Structural Adaptation; Sustainability; Meta-Analysis; Traditional Maritime Construction; Indigenous Knowledge; Climate Resilience.

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