“The Role of Architects and Stakeholders in Realizing Resilient Elementary Schools in Densely Populated Areas”

Abstract

According to 2021 data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), over 50% of Indonesia's population resides in urban areas. This has resulted in intense land use, limited availability, and high land prices. As Thomas H. Roberts highlighted in Catanese & Snyder (1992), primary education in urban, densely populated areas faces significant challenges such as limited space, accessibility issues, and environmental impacts, which can hinder these facilities from meeting quality standards set by the government (Ministry of Education, 2021).The collaboration of architectural design and educational stakeholders plays a pivotal role in enhancing school resilience by fostering safe, comfortable, and socially supportive learning environments. Features like natural lighting, proper ventilation, and the integration of green spaces can improve students' mental and physical well-being. This study adopts a qualitative approach with a case study design to examine the roles of various stakeholders in addressing the development of educational facilities within constrained spaces. The method delves into how sustainable architectural principles can be applied to create resilient primary schools. The findings aim to inform strategic policy recommendations that support equitable access to primary education in densely populated urban settings.