Sustainable Architectural Design of Heinz Frick Home: Coping with the Global Challenges in the Asian Cities

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Abstract: Global challenges were faced by the world such as natural resource depletions, irregular weather pattern, and extinctions of biodiversity, loss of eco-habitats, pollutions and poverty (Miller, 2003). The Green Design Strategy was proposed by developed countries such as United States Green Building Council, International Union of Architect (UIA), etc. On the other hand, the strategy could not be fully implemented in developing and under-developed countries because of financial issues. Dr. Heinz Frick’shouse in Semarang was an example how the local Javanese wisdom as and green approach could be integrated but still affordable. The 140-square-meter house was built in 1999, for 150 millions rupiahs only. Some low cost and innovative designs were proposed in the cross ventilation, recycled materials, and rainwater collection. The house also received nomination Aga Khan Award showing a successful case of cultural integration in the sustainable architectural design in the Asian city. ududKeyword: Sustainable Architectural Design, Cultural Approach, Appropriate Green Technology, Affordable Homeud