Bamboo as a Local-Based Material in Interior Design at the Campus of Bamboo Agroforestry, Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia

Abstract

Campus of Bamboo Agroforestry is located in Turetogo Village, Ratogesa, Ngada District, East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia.  The site serves as the site of Bamboo Field School, an educational initiative from Bamboo Lestari Foundation for individuals, villages, indigenous communities, including women's and youth organizations. The goal of this research is to explore the phrases "bamboo," which are based on local knowledge and are used in interior design features found in Bamboo Campus Village Tutretogo.  The methodology in this research is method of qualitative description with a descriptive approach. The data in this research was collect by observation,interviews and documentation. The result of the research is Ngada community uses bamboo as one of the natural materials, based on local wisdom. Bamboo has a beneficial ecological value; a lot grows throughout the area of Flores, especially the Campus of Bamboo Agroforestry Area, so that supports the concept of building that is based on local wisdom because it has an important role as a natural building material, whose use can help reduce global warming issues. In interior design, bamboo can be applied to elements such as space-shaping elements (ceiling/roofing, walls, floor), space-complementary elements (window and door), furniture, and interior accessories/decoration. In accordance with its characteristics as a natural material, its application to the interior design element gives an impression and a cool atmosphere to the room. The appearance of the shaped design also varies according to the type of bamboo used.