Building Facade Transformation of Shophouses Viewed From Sustainability Principles Case Study: Shophouses in Bandung City

This study is based on phenomenon of shophouse's facade transformation in cities which is made after shophouses are built for business identity. Viewed from sustainability perspective where 'sustainability' is defined as able to maintain continuation with minimal long-term effect on the environment—the changes on shophouses building facade materials is indicated as energy wasting problems.The study was conducted in Bandung, Indonesia. The first part of this study is intended to draw typology out of the quantity changes of building facade and to trace the driving factors for its typology. The Conclusion of this study shows a high requirement for facade transformation which is categorized as Minor, Medium and Major changes that forced by inadequacy of the original design in representing the accommodated function, activities or products. The next part of the study aims to provide several recommendations and innovative solution to prevent excessive use of building materials as well as energy waste that goes against sustainability principles.