APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE ON AGRO-TOURISM OF PALM OIL PLANTATIONS IN SIAK

Abstract

Siak Regency, located in Riau Province, is a region with a strong Malay culture and an economy based on the oil palm plantation sector. With a plantation area of 346,897 hectares, Siak is one of the main producers of oil palm in Indonesia. However, the potential of educational tourism in Siak is still not optimal due to the lack of infrastructure and promotion. Based on the potential and existing problems, an agritourism area is needed that can integrate environmental education, energy efficiency, and preservation of local culture through a sustainable architecture approach. The methods used include site analysis, literature review, precedent study, and the application of passive design principles such as natural ventilation, passive lighting, rainwater harvesting systems, and solar panels. The results show that the agritourism area can support environmental preservation, increase tourist attractiveness, and contribute to the development of adaptive and sustainable agriculture-based tourism.

Keywords: Agritourism, Sustainable Architecture, Oil Palm Plantation, Siak.