Considerations Of Vernacular Architect In Structures Case Study: Making Middle Structures In Simple Buildings In Kendari City Southeast Sulawesi Province

Abstract

Vernacular architecture is architecture without an architect.Educated architects highlight vernacular architects who tend to use low quality building materials, so academics worry about the quality of buildings. This research is important to know the structured method of vernacular architects who tend to be economical and can be synergized with the knowledge of educated architects, so that an economical structure is also found. This study is intended to assess the consideration of vernacular architects in making simple building structures. This study uses a case study method with a qualitative approach. Data collection is done by observation and interview. Data is analyzed by percentage. Based on the description above it can be concluded that the vernacular architect in making the middle structure of a simple building, as follows: in the first stage is careful consideration, in the second stage is a practical consideration, and in the third stage is an economic consideration.