International Journal Sustainable Future for Human Security J-SustaiN Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016) 36-43 http://www.j-sustain.com BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUSTAIN CONFERENCE 2015 Why Sustainable Design Should Be in Accordance with a Participatory Design Approach – The 1 st phase of Sustainable Kampong Model: Margamulya Village, Mauk, Tangerang Martin L Katoppo a *, Felia Srinaga, Dr. b , July Hidayat, Dr. c a Interior Design Dept., School of Design,Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Karawaci, Tangerang, Indonesia Doctoral Student, School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Planning, Institut Teknologi Bandung(ITB), Bandung, Indonesia b Architecture Dept., School of Design,Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Karawaci, Tangerang, Indonesia c Interior Design Dept., School of Design,Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Karawaci, Tangerang, Indonesia Received: December 20, 2015/ Accepted: March 11, 2016 Abstract Sustainability has been becoming an important issue in recent years in architecture and design. On the other hand the practice has also seen new approaches that emphasize active participation of stakeholders. This research thus tried to consider both of these approaches, as needs within each other and aimed to develop a schematic sustainable design model for built environment. Margamulya Village, Mauk, Tangerang is the case study, as this kampong (village) represents a traditional informal kampong with its disarray and unplanned development, while on the other hand it has already been touched by a certain NGO specialized in in providing decent housing. In this sense the research will use PAR (Participatory Action Research) as an umbrella for the research methodology, CBPR (Community-Based Participatory Research) as an approach and PD (Participatory Design) as the research tool. The research will be conducted in two stages: (a) the 1 st year focusing on developing a schematic design model for a more sustainable Margamulya Village, Mauk, Tangerang, and; (b) the 2 nd year focusing on developing a participatory model for the community everyday activities within their social, economic and cultural sphere. The research is currently in the 1 st phase. Keywords: Sustainable Design; Participatory Design Approach; Schematic Design Model; Margamulya Village, Tangerang. Abbreviations: PAR : Participatory Action Reserach CBPR : Community Based Participatory Research PD : Participatory Design 1. Introduction Sustainability has been becoming an important issue in recent years in architecture and design. The fact that architecture and design practice - especially in terms of building construction - has been acknowledged as one of the major contributors to the deterioration of the environment has put both practices to the forefront of developing new approaches. Many approaches known as sustainable architecture or ‘green’ architecture have already being tested and implemented. On the other hand the practice has also seen new approaches that emphasized active participation of stakeholders. Architecture and Design that was once known as solely the domain of the architect or designer, is now becoming more and more fluid terrain promoting shared enterprise and the democratization of space in its production. This research has proceeded from the recognition that both of these approaches were actually needs within each other. Sustainable design obviously would have a greater impact, while on the same time ensuring sustainability, if it was done using a participatory approach, whilst participatory design would have more wisdom and value if it put sustainability into its considerations. The research aim for this study was to develop a model of a sustainable kampong (village) through participatory design methods with Margamulya Village, Mauk, Tangerang, Indonesia as the case study. * Corresponding Author Tel.: +62-817-745-687; Fax.: +62-21-5460910; E-mail:euselfvita@gmail.com; martin.katoppo@uph.edu; felia.srinaga@uph.edu; july.hidayat@uph.edu