Spatial Flexibility for Housing in Urban Kampung toward Sustainability

Abstract

Essentially, spatial flexibility and sustainable settlement share the same objective, which is easily adapted to change. The necessity for spatial flexibility in housing design stems from the expectation that houses will accommodate their inhabitants’ changing needs. The difficulty in achieving spatial flexibility might occasionally be attributed to the changing needs of users. This article will discuss the adaptability of space in urban kampung dwellings. A primary survey is utilized in the qualitative research method. Investigating the spatial management carried out by the users is made easier with the use of visual documentation utilizing photographs and drawings during surveys and interviews. Following a comparison of three case studies, it is found that the spatial flexibility of housing in urban kampungs is due to high user activity, particularly in multifunctional areas. Indoor spatial, on the other hand, has less flexibility due to the use of fixed and semi-fixed features.