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The increasing number of students in major cities such as Medan has created an urgent need for temporary housing that is adequate, comfortable, and sustainable. In response, the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), launched the "One Thousand Towers Program," which includes the development of rental apartment buildings (Rusunawa) for students. However, housing provision must go beyond quantity—it must also consider environmental aspects and the quality of life for its occupants. Therefore, a green architecture approach serves as the foundation for the design of environmentally friendly student housing. This project aims to create a vertical residential facility that not only fulfills the basic function of shelter but also supports learning activities, social interaction, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. The design applies key principles of green architecture such as natural lighting, cross ventilation, the use of eco-friendly materials, and the integration of green open spaces. In addition to double-room residential units, the building is equipped with supporting facilities such as study areas, a library, cafeteria, and rooftop garden. The design methodology integrates both primary and secondary data analysis, as well as a comprehensive site study covering climate, noise levels, circulation, and building orientation. The building form concept is developed modularly and efficiently through mass transformation, resulting in an inner court that provides natural light and air. Supported by energy-saving utilities, this design is expected to offer a student housing solution that is not only functional and aesthetic but also contributes to sustainable and high-quality urban development.

The design of Lecturer Housing for Campus 4 Gorontalo State University is a strategic necessity in line with the expansion of educational institutions and the increasing number of educators requiring adequate and proximate housing. The primary objective of this research is to produce a lecturer housing design that is not only adaptive and sustainable, but also harmonized with the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Bone Bolango Regency. The research methodology encompasses a comprehensive site analysis, examining aspects such as climate conditions, topography, vegetation patterns, infrastructure and utility networks, ambient noise levels, and site accessibility. Furthermore, a zoning and spatial relationship study was conducted to determine effective space allocation based on the principles of tropical architecture and green building practices. The findings of the study highlight that a north-south building orientation significantly reduces heat absorption, while the integration of cross-ventilation strategies enhances natural airflow and thermal comfort. Spatial zoning into public, semi-public, private, and service areas allows for organized layouts and promotes social interaction among residents. Sustainability is reinforced through the application of green architectural technologies, including the use of green concrete, lightweight steel frameworks, solar energy panels, as well as integrated waste-water management systems that separate black water and grey water. Landscaping elements, both softscape and hardscape, are utilized to enhance aesthetics while supporting ecological balance and rainwater absorption. This design proposal contributes to the broader discourse of sustainable tropical housing and may serve as a replicable model for future lecturer housing projects in similar regional contexts. It emphasizes the importance of environmentally responsive, cost-efficient, and socially supportive residential architecture.

Gorontalo Province is an area with a high level of disaster vulnerability, both from hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and landslides, as well as geological disasters such as earthquakes. This condition requires an integrated, modern, and sustainable disaster training facility. Unfortunately, until now Gorontalo does not have a representative disaster management education and training center to support community preparedness. This research aims to design a Disaster Management Education and Training Center that not only functions as an education and simulation place, but also integrates green architecture principles to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient learning environment. The method used is qualitative descriptive with primary data collection through observation, interviews with stakeholders, and field documentation. Secondary data were obtained from literature studies, disaster architectural precedents, and spatial planning regulatory studies. The design site was chosen in Limboto District with considerations of accessibility, development potential, and geographical conditions. Analysis is carried out on spatial, functional, and climatological aspects to produce an optimal zoning concept and the orientation of building masses according to the tropical climate. The design results show that an area of 19,371 m² can accommodate all space needs with the utilization of KDB of 25.4%. The application of green architecture is realized through the use of environmentally friendly local materials, natural lighting, cross ventilation, solar panels, and rainwater management systems. The simulation facilities for floods, landslides, earthquakes, and fires are designed based on experiential learning so that participants can experience disaster scenarios firsthand. This design is expected to be a model of sustainable tropical disaster architecture, replicate in other disaster-prone areas, and encourage the creation of a disaster-aware culture. This research also opens up further research opportunities related to energy performance evaluation and the application of digital technology in disaster education.

Green architecture is one way to create a house or building that is environmentally friendly. One element that can be applied to realize green architecture is by making efficient use of recycled materials and development efforts by paying attention to good environmental carrying capacity, namely the use of used materials can be one solution to overcome sustainability problems. One reaction to the environmental crisis is the emergence of the concept of green architecture or green architecture which leads to sustainable design and awareness of energy and ecology in managing an environment. This study examines the application of green architecture in the residence of architect Ridwan Kamil known as the Bottle House. The Bottle House is a house that is designed to have a balanced reciprocal relationship with its environment. The use of used bottles is one design idea that helps reduce waste in Indonesia and can also be an alternative material that is not only functional but also aesthetic. Creatively, the bottle house shows how art and design can influence people's mindsets.

The relationship between sustainability and future governance plays a pivotal role in the development of green architecture planning in Indonesia. As the country faces escalating environmental issues and rapid urbanization, integrating sustainable principles into architectural design and urban governance has become essential. This paper explores how future governance models can support the implementation of green architecture, focusing on energy efficiency, resource management, and environmental resilience in Indonesian cities. Key challenges such as regulatory frameworks, the inclusion of stakeholders, and the adaptation of traditional architectural practices to modern sustainable standards are examined. By fostering collaborative governance approaches, including partnerships between government, private sectors, and communities, Indonesia can create more sustainable urban environments. Additionally, green architecture, which emphasizes energy conservation, renewable resources, and ecological harmony, can contribute to the resilience of cities against climate change. This study highlights the importance of aligning architectural practices with governance policies that prioritize sustainability, ensuring that urban growth in Indonesia is both environmentally responsible and adaptive to future challenges.

Green School Bali is a school located in the middle of a forest area surrounded by lush organic gardens, and crossed by the Ayung River. This school has received much praise from all over the world because its learning methods combine academic learning with environmentally friendly practices. In addition, there is something interesting about the building in this school, namely the Green School building is very much in harmony with nature using the concept of Green Architecture and Sustainable. It is known that buildings with the concept of Green Architecture and Sustainable are very different from the average school in Indonesia. One of them is applying bamboo material as the main structural material of the school and there are many more interesting things in the Green School building in Bali. This study uses a descriptive method from several sources of scientific work. This criticism aims to determine whether the application of the Green School building concept in education can affect the talents and artistic of students.  

Rapid urbanization in major cities has led to the decreasing availability of green spaces, exacerbating urban challenges such as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, high energy consumption in buildings, and air pollution. In response, green architecture innovations like green roofs and vertical farming present opportunities for reducing carbon footprints and improving urban sustainability. This study explores the potential for life-cycle carbon footprint reduction through the integration of green roofs and vertical farming systems in high-rise buildings, focusing on energy savings, environmental impact, and air quality improvements. Using Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the research evaluates carbon emissions reduction, operational energy savings, and ecosystem benefits from different building scenarios. Simulation models were developed for conventional high-rise buildings and those incorporating green roofs and vertical farming. EnergyPlus, SketchUp, and SimaPro software were used for energy consumption calculations and carbon emissions modeling. The study analyzes various intervention scenarios-baseline (no vegetation), green roof only, vertical farming only, and a combined system-based on tropical climate data from cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Kuala Lumpur. Results reveal that the integration of both green technologies significantly reduces cooling demand, lowers CO₂ emissions, and improves urban microclimates by reducing surface temperatures and enhancing air quality. Policy recommendations and guidelines for adopting green construction practices in tropical regions are provided, alongside suggestions for future research on optimizing these technologies, conducting economic modeling, and evaluating multi-building approaches at a district scale.

This research was conducted to design Plaza Utama Al-Amin Living Lab and Industrial Park in Sampe Cita Village, Kutalimbaru District to fulfill the space needs and requirements. The design of Al-Amin Main Plaza Living Lab and Industrial Park in Sampe Cita Village, Kutalimbaru District can create the flexibility of the desired space and shape. Plaza is a word derived from Spanish which has a meaning related to “field”. Plaza can be described as an open space for the public (public space) that can be found in urban areas or a region. Sustainable architecture, also known as green architecture, is an architectural concept that seeks to minimize the negative impact of the building environment with efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space and ecosystem at large. The development of Al-Amin Living Lab and Industrial Park is adjusted to the plans and concepts that have been made. The detailed design of the area to be created must follow the rules of the concept of sustainability and local wisdom. Every building that will be built in this area must have an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient concept. The design of the Main Plaza of Al-Amin Living Lab and Industrial Park follows the rules of sustainable architectural design. This is shown by the use of environmentally friendly materials and designs that are in harmony with the environment. The design concept of the Main Plaza of Al-Amin Living Lab and Industrial Park also refers to the masterplan of the area that has been made before.

Mainstream work activities that are generally carried out in rigid office spaces sometimes cause boredom for workers. Variations in ways and places of working need to be accommodated to avoid boredom. BeeHive Co-Working was built with the aim of providing a new place to work and socialize which is expected to provide enthusiasm in carrying out work activities. The design method applied is through a process that begins with the problem of how to create a flexible, relaxed, and unpressured work environment. The idea of Co-Working design is proposed to answer the initial problem. Green Architecture theme is proposed as the main theme of BeeHive Co-Working design. The concept of Green Architecture used in this design takes the main focus as a building that is energy efficient, minimizes expenses and increases the added value of the building. The position of the building in green architecture is related to (1) being able to adapt to solar circulation and wind direction, (2) extending from east to west, blocking solar radiation on transparent walls, (3) reducing heat transmission from massive walls exposed to direct solar radiation. The design of BeeHive Co-Working, which applies the concept of Green Architecture, is realized in the form of a modern design transformed from a rectangular mass form with a front view that uses an additional honeycomb-shaped facade. BeeHive Co-Working facilities that support the function of casual work are accommodated by the provision of furniture designed for the convenience of working while relaxing. The commercial function is supported by the provision of café shop facilities. This design is expected to be a place for workers to restore energy from the fatigue of busy work activities.