Development of Residential Space for the Tokaili Community in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Central Sulawesi (ToKaili) is one of the provinces in Indonesia which has unique residential wisdom. The development of settlements affects the uniqueness of the evolutionary process of housing and housing provision regarding culture, technology, and knowledge that develops over time. This study aims to reveal what is behind the phenomenon of providing shelter and its formation from time to time. This research uses qualitative methods and a phenomenological approach. It is based on a development process. An analysis of several themes of the settlement period, from nomadic to permanent, then forms a hierarchy of agricultural settlements. According to the community, the territories included showing a vital role for local wisdom in influencing their formation into ideal accommodations. The results of this study reveal a hierarchical settlement pattern formed by the part of local knowledge in developing an excellent harmonious settlement from time to time.