I Gede Wyana Lokantara, Rafika Hilmi Nasution, Ahmad Zulfikar
This study introduces a Spatial Resilience Index (SRI) to quantify the adaptive capacity of vernacular spatial systems in Bayung Gede Village, Bali, Indonesia. Drawing on historiographic and ethnographic data, the research identifies three key spatial elements, natah (central courtyard), jineng (rice granary), and Hulu-Teben spatial organization, and translates them into measurable indicators of ecological and cultural resilience. The findings indicate that Bayung Gede’s spatial configuration supports essential functions such as microclimate regulation, food security, and disaster mitigation, while preserving cosmological coherence. Comparative analysis with highland customary villages in Southeast Asia and the Pacific highlights shared biocultural logics and suggests the potential transferability of the proposed framework, which requires further validation. By conceptualizing vernacular settlements as dynamic systems of resilience rather than static cultural artifacts, this research makes a methodological contribution to the study of vernacular spatial systems. It provides practical guidance for integrating indigenous spatial knowledge into climate adaptation and conservation policies. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2026.
Department of Architecture, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
