What We Can Learn from Vernacular House and COVID-19 Infection? A Review of Mbaru Niang, Flores, Indonesia

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the current ventilation design, especially in residential buildings, may not provide healthy air exchange. Since buildings tropical climate only focused on cooling, its have become sites of rapid transmission. In order to avoid indoor SARS-Cov-2 transmission, some studies recommended an increase supply with a higher exchange rate and reduce usage conditioner. Flores been designated one top Indonesian tourism destinations. However, access transportation is still tricky. Analysis local materials, culture, weather can building cost preserved value area's identity. Vernacular housing Indonesia adapted well climatic conditions different locations by using natural ensures thermal comfort. We propose design from Mbaru Niang's traditional house. It was found raised floor, verandah, sun shading hot temperature solar radiation wind sea breeze. This modern concept practical, healthy, environmentally friendly solution for Flores, Indonesia. Introduction