The Architectural Heritage Value of the Ede Longhouse in Dak Lak Province and its Role in Tourism Development

Abstract

The Ede longhouse in Dak Lak province is a type of architecture that has
existed for a long time and possesses many unique values. Since the 1980s, this architectural
style has gradually disintegrated into smaller stilt houses. However, in recent years, restoring
traditional longhouses for tourism has become popular in many villages in Dak Lak province,
including those of the Ede people. This is a necessary task, but preserving the heritage values
of the Ede traditional longhouse while effectively integrating them into tourism development
is a complex and challenging issue. This study focuses on the fundamental values of the
architectural heritage of the Ede longhouse in Dak Lak province and explores how these
values can be applied to tourism development.