N. Napitupulu, E. Aritonang, S. Silitonga
Tobanesse is a part of Bataknesse that most of them live around Lake Toba. In every area inhabited by Tobanesse, there are some traditional houses that still can be seen today. Batak Toba traditional house is generally full of symbols. The traditional house of Batak Toba was being built not only for shelter but also full of philosophies which become the guidelines of life This research is classified into a study using descriptive research method that is comparative. The research method is being used to review the traditional house of Batak Toba by comparing the traditional house in Huta Raja Samosir and Lumban Binanga Toba Samosir based on theories about Batak Toba traditional house. The benefit of this research is to know about the comparison of Batak Toba traditional house in Huta Raja (Lumban Suhi-Suhi, Samosir) and Lumban Binanga (Jangga Dolok, Toba Samosir). The comparison can be seen based on the parts of the Batak Toba traditional house in both villages. From the results of comparisons made, there are some differences in Batak Toba traditional house in Huta Raja Samosir and Lumban Binanga Toba Samosir. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Faculty of Engineering, Catholic University of Saint Thomas, Medan, Indonesia