Identifying children’s perception of interior space to the earthquake disaster: A case study of elementary school students in Jakarta

Abstract

Earthquake disasters affected several physical damages and left traumatic experiences to sensitive groups, especially children. This kind of damage results in after-effect risks from the earthquake. Associated with this condition, the United Nation has published that the number of countries with disaster risk reduction strategies starting in 2015 should be increased. This research is aimed to identify children’s perceptions after the earthquake disaster through virtual settings. The framework used a literature review and a simulation of 3D virtual model testing on a group of elementary school students in Jakarta using a certain model type of room and aperture (window). Colour and window size are the main parameters for data showing the children’s preferences. Potential parameters are expected to be produced as guidance and recommendations on the post-disaster (earthquake-specific) in the future design decision. The parameters are aimed to help decision makers and designers to reach disaster risk reduction, in relation with SDGs on social aspect for the future sustainable development of resilient infrastructure, communities, and cities.