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This research investigates how indoor and regional climatic factors influence the adaptive behavior of floor-sitting in Indonesian apartments.

January 16, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Exploring Floor-Sitting as Adaptive Behavior in Tropical Apartment Residents: Regional and Indoor Climatic Influences in Indonesia

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Analysis reveals climatic influences on floor-sitting behavior in tropical apartment residents, suggesting alternative cooling methods.

This research investigates how indoor and regional climatic factors influence the adaptive behavior of floor-sitting in Indonesian apartments.
Conducted a large-scale questionnaire to analyze climate interactions and adaptive behaviors.
Performed in-depth indoor climate measurements alongside a point-in-time questionnaire in hotter regions.
Focused on different housing types including low-rise and high-rise buildings.
In hotter regions, residents commonly floor-sat without AC, using fans for cooling.
Low-rise buildings with high thermal mass maintained stable indoor temperatures.
Floor-sitting was effective in achieving thermal comfort, particularly when temperatures were below 31 °C.

Erwindi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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