DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2019.v07i10.009

Pages: 727-735

This research was conducted with the aim of finding out a few architectural elements that are resistant to earthquakes in residential units of rental apartments in Jakarta. Jakarta has several flats for rent managed by the National Housing Corporation (Perumnas) regional business area 3. Jakarta is one of the cities that are at moderate earthquake risk and flats are included in the risk category II. As each rental flat is a family shelter, all building elements must be strong in responding to earthquake forces. Architectural elements include elements of reliability of buildings that must still be able to operate properly and protect residents despite earthquakes. Data was collected by observing several rental flats managed by the National Housing Corporation in Jakarta. The research method used was descriptive-qualitative evaluative. From the results of the analysis revealed that there are criteria for architectural elements vulnerable to earthquake such as the size of the material used, laying architectural elements on a stable and strong base, architectural elements need anchoring (anchor), and the use of proper hinges. This research is expected to provide new insights for architects, residents, managers and developers about the types of architectural elements that affect the reliability of rental flats in Jakarta. Data analysis model is a method of constant comparison (constant comparative method) and research subjects are subjects who are in an area and meet certain requirements related to the research problem.