Assessing Resilience in Sustainable Community Spaces

A Case Study of Post-Disaster Recovery Facilities Following the 2018 Lombok Earthquake

Abstract

This research explores the application of resilient and sustainable architectural principles in post-disaster community recovery facilities through a case study of the Community Learning Center (CLC) in Rembitan, Central Lombok. Built in response to the devastating 2018 earthquake in Lombok, the CLC represents a collaborative effort among architects, local communities, local governments, and non-governmental organizations to establish a learning and empowering space resilient to future disasters. Employing a qualitative approach with case study methodology, this study involves in-depth interviews, participatory observation, focus group discussions, and documentation analysis. Findings reveal that the CLC serves not only as a physical facility but also as a social catalyst for community recovery by enhancing skills, social solidarity, and access to education. Challenges in implementation include resource limitations and stakeholder interest disparities, which can be addressed through participatory design and locally grounded strategies. The study concludes that inclusive and adaptive community spaces hold significant potential to enhance disaster resilience and can be replicated in other disaster-prone regions with similar social and environmental conditions.