Betang, a Traditional House of the Dayak Ngaju in Borneo Its Space Related to Structure

Abstract

The ancient structures of the tribes in the globe yearn to conserve. It marks th eir races as natives of those places. Nowadays, some of those buildings have lost through natures and cultures. This study aims to get the pieces of knowledge of the Dayak Ngaju tribe. In a structure that calls as Betang. It formed of bases, cavities, floors, walls, and roofs. As known, some of these buildings have ruined, only a few of them still stand. The methods of research led to qualitative and descriptive. It is the way to get the results. At first, Betang reviewed through the critical comparisons of the elements and space backgrounds. Then, took some points in the hypotheses, once it structures analyzed. With the processed amongst functions, ties, measures, forms, and its parts fit the old. Hence, the appraisal gave the rest of the structures formed in percentages. These sums use as conservation values. The reviews were on the profer Dayak villages sort of Tumbang Gagu, Anoi, Malahoi, and Korik. It gave samples through sketches, pictures, and some interviews. It helped to finish the research. Study proves that Betang has left 42% off its old structured elements. It is a form that shaped the spaces.

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