Adapting Modernization towards Sustainable Vernacular Architecture: Investigation of Taneyan Lanjhang House

Abstract

Madura’s Vernacular Architecture, known as Taneyan Lanjhang (TL), serves as a subject of study, illustrating how the local Madurese community has adapted to modernization across various aspects, such as building function, employment types, and lifestyle. These adaptations have resulted in a diversity that is now evident in the Madurese vernacular community. This preliminary research aims to discuss and propose the categorization of TL houses based on surveys and their developments within each category, contributing to the sustainable development of communities in broader research. Data collection for residential houses involved observing a village in Alang Alang, Bangkalan District of Madura, and conducting in-depth interviews for selected representative study cases. Environmental measurements were also performed to assess building performance and identify evidence of lifestyle changes. The gathered information and collected data were subsequently discussed through descriptive correlational analysis to elucidate variables and their relationships. The paper’s objective is to identify developmental aspects and factors involved in TL. The results classify TL based on changes in physical appearance and spatial elements. Among the 30 houses investigated, three categories emerged in TL conditions: 1) Traditional type: TL houses that have retained their authenticity since their construction. 2) Transition type: TL that combines traditional and modern elements, preserving classical aspects while adapting to new lifestyles. 3) Modernized type: TL that has undergone significant architectural transformations reflecting local expertise and acculturation of global influences, particularly from Islamic, Chinese, and Western-style architectures.