Improving the Comfort and Safety of Bale Sakenem Residents through the Renovation of Building Structures in Central Singapadu Village, Gianyar

Traditional Balinese architecture, especially Bale Sakenem, has an important role in creating a comfortable and safe residential environment. Along with modernization, it is important to maintain local traditional values. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the renovation of the Bale Sakenem building structure on the comfort and safety of its residents in Central Singapadu Village, Gianyar. The method used was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach involving 20 Bale Sakenem homeowners from five banjars. Data were obtained through questionnaires and structured interviews, as well as analysis of saka, bale-bale, and bataran heights. The results of the study showed that 90% of respondents in Banjar Negari and 88% in Banjar Abasan felt an increase in comfort after renovation. Measurement of the height of the saka, bale-bale, and bataran in accordance with the user's anthropometry after the intervention as many as 52% felt the comfort and suitability of the height of the intervened bale