Analysis of Microclimate Based on Building Configuration and Vegetation Density in the Southern Area of ITB Ganesha Campus

  • Annisa Binti Nolasari Program Studi Magister Rancang Kota, Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Kebijakan, Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • Wardatut Toyyibah Program Studi Magister Rancang Kota, Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Kebijakan, Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • Abhi Kurniawan Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • Dyah Rembulan W.S Program Studi Magister Rancang Kota, Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Kebijakan, Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • M. Fadhlul Wafi Chandra Program Studi Magister Rancang Kota, Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Kebijakan, Institut Teknologi Bandung
  • M. Donny Koerniawan Program Studi Magister Rancang Kota, Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Kebijakan, Institut Teknologi Bandung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33830/Reksabumi.v2i2.5039.2023

Keywords:

Microclimate Analysis, Vegetation Density, Building Configuration, ENVI-met, ITB Ganesha Campus

Abstract

This study was conducted with the goal to identify parameters for a comfortable and cool outdoor environment, particularly in a tropical country like Indonesia. However, no previous research has been conducted to investigate the relationship between building configuration, vegetation density, and climatic conditions in campus areas, particularly the ITB Ganesha campus. As a result, the purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the microclimate on the ITB Ganesha campus using Envi-MET simulations. Thermal comfort factors affected by building configuration and vegetation density are examined in order to determine the relationship between those factors and microclimatic conditions in the campus area. This study employs quantitative methods, including simulation using ENVI-met software and comparison of the characteristics of the areas with data from the simulation. According to the findings, areas with higher vegetation density and lower yet more organized building configurations are cooler and more comfortable than areas with lower vegetation density and lower yet less organized building configurations. This research could lead to new insights for campus planning and development, as well as help create a healthy and comfortable environment on the ITB Ganesha campus while facing the global climate crisis. Aside from that, this study can be used as a reference for decision-making in the field of urban and environmental planning to improve life quality by improving outdoor environmental quality.

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Published
2023-08-31
How to Cite
Annisa Binti Nolasari, Wardatut Toyyibah, Kurniawan, A., Dyah Rembulan W.S, M. Fadhlul Wafi Chandra, & M. Donny Koerniawan. (2023). Analysis of Microclimate Based on Building Configuration and Vegetation Density in the Southern Area of ITB Ganesha Campus. REKSABUMI, 2(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.33830/Reksabumi.v2i2.5039.2023
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