Local-Wisdom and Its Influence to Disaster Mitigation on the Spatial Configuration of Lakkang Waterfront Settlement

Abstract

This paper discussed the concept of dwelling and its influence to the disaster-responsive mitigation on the spatial configuration of Lakkang waterfront settlement, as settlement is formed by the local cultural. This research was conducted by using space syntax analysis techniques and supported by the disaster mitigation concept. The result of this study shows that dwelling concepts of Lakkang communities is developed from natural dwelling to collective dwelling. The spatial configuration of Lakkang settlement is developed by collective dwelling. Collective dwelling will form a more integrated space of the space which is formed by natural dwelling. Dwelling culture of the Lakkang people has formed an open space configuration so that the spaces are integrated with each other. The Lakkang settlement is adapted to the natural environment so that disaster can be minimized. The spatial configuration of Lakkang settlement is in accordance with the disaster mitigation concept. The layout of settlements and ecological carrying capacity are the determining factors for disaster response settlements. This paper could be a concept for the development of the waterfront settlements based on local wisdom.