Identification of House Construction Structures in The Coastal Area of Tanjungbalai City

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10.2991/978-2-38476-557-7_17How to use a DOI?

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Construction; Settlement; Coastal; House; Structure

Abstract

Coastal settlements around the world face increasingly complex structural and environmental challenges due to rapid urbanization, rising sea levels as a result of climate change, and increasing socio-economic pressures. This research aims to identify and analyze the dominant types of residential construction in the coastal area of Tanjungbalai City, North Sumatra, which is known to have a high vulnerability to tidal flooding and environmental degradation. Through a qualitative approach, data was collected through field surveys, structured interviews, physical measurements, and GPS-based spatial mapping. A total of 60 housing units from three sub-districts were selected as samples, focusing on the type of foundation, building materials, structural configuration, and their vulnerability to disasters. The research results show the diversity of building typologies that reflect the socioeconomic conditions of the community and local adaptation strategies to the coastal environment. The majority of the buildings are semi-permanent or emergency structures, built with simple materials such as wood, boards, and bricks, and using shallow foundations without technical planning. This finding emphasizes the importance of data-driven housing planning to support risk mitigation policies and sustainable development in coastal areas.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rachmat Mulyana
AU  - Syafiatun Siregar
AU  - Rumilla Harahap
AU  - Edo Barlian
AU  - Wahyu Hutria
AU  - Novrizaldi Wardana
AU  - Ummu Salamah
AU  - Fikryah Atikah Pane
AU  - Anni Zahara Putri
AU  - Heri Pranata Sitorus
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/03/17
TI  - Identification of House Construction Structures in The Coastal Area of Tanjungbalai City
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference of Engineering and implementation on vocational education (ACEIVE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 195
EP  - 202
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-557-7_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-557-7_17
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