Ecological Architecture Research Articles

Development of Guidelines for Edutourism Facilities through Research Instrument Preparation Based on Ecological Architecture

Abstract Sustainable tourism development is an important issue in maintaining environmental sustainability and providing economic and social benefits for society. Ecological architecture and educational tourism have similar concepts, namely, complementing each other to create harmony between humans and the environment. This study investigates the integration of environmental architecture principles into sustainable tourism, mainly focusing on educational tourism (edutourism) development in Indonesia. It seeks to establish eco-friendly edutourism standards by analyzing ecological architecture, educational tourism principles, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Utilizing a literature review, questionnaires, and interviews with edutourism managers, the research assesses infrastructure and educational aspects while emphasizing alignment with sustainability, stakeholder collaboration, and environmental awareness. Findings underscore edutourism’s potential in promoting sustainability and community welfare, contributing to setting standards for managers and enhancing visitor experiences. Recommendations include improving stakeholder communication and ongoing research for refined edutourism standards, highlighting the importance of integrating ecological architecture into edutourism for environmental sustainability and responsible tourism practices.

The Ecological Architecture Approach Analysis at Kusuma Agrotourism Resort & Convention Hotel

Resort areas are popular recreational destinations for urban populations, but rapid urban development often leads to significant environmental degradation in these areas. This degradation is evidenced by the decline in water, air, and soil quality, the extinction of local flora and fauna, and the destruction of natural ecosystems. As a response, the application of ecological architecture has become essential in designing and constructing city facilities, including resorts, to mitigate environmental damage. This study aims to examine the implementation of various principles of ecological architecture in resort areas and identify sustainable materials suitable for such applications. A qualitative descriptive method is employed, combining literature reviews and field observations to analyze the integration of ecological architectural principles in the resort area. The findings reveal that key principles such as the use of local materials, energy-efficient systems, and environmental management strategies have been applied. However, the study also highlights areas where improvements can be made to better preserve the ecosystem and minimize the negative impacts of architectural design.

Towards Sustainable Education by Design: Evaluating Pro-Ecological Architectural Solutions in Centers for Environmental Education

The imperative shift towards ecological consciousness in architectural design, driven by the pressing need to mitigate energy consumption and carbon emissions while fostering user well-being, has propelled the discourse on sustainable architecture to the forefront of contemporary dialogue. Concepts such as ecological architecture, sustainable, green, and regenerative design have emerged as pivotal frameworks aimed at aligning architectural practices with environmental imperatives. In this evolving architectural landscape, the centers for ecological education (CEEs) play an important role, embodying the intersection of architecture and ecological education. These centers, with their diverse educational initiatives, provide dedicated spaces for comprehensive ecological education. However, a gap exists in the literature regarding studies focusing on CEEs and the evaluation criteria for such facilities. This article seeks to bridge this gap by evaluating buildings designated for ecological education, aiming to present ecological content while exemplifying sustainable architectural principles. The study employs a research by design approach, combining a literature review with site investigations and qualitative assessments to elucidate the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in designing CEEs. Criteria for assessing the ecological quality of buildings are formulated. Through a comparative analysis, the article identifies key parameters for evaluating CEEs, considering their dual function as educational spaces and architectural exemplars. The evaluation framework developed in this study provides a valuable tool for architects, designers, and policymakers seeking to promote ecological education and sustainable architectural practices.

Investigation into Eco-Architecture at Pulisan Beach Coastal Area

Coastal regions represent transitional zones between terrestrial and marine ecosystems, rendering them particularly susceptible to changes. For tourism development to be viewed as a comprehensive and holistic endeavor, it must prioritize local ecology, especially amidst heightened productivity and activity. The distinctive ecological attributes of Pulisan Beach underscore the strategy to draw diverse tourists to North Sulawesi. The research methodology adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, entailing studies and analyses of environmental potentials through field observations. This survey type seeks factual information and employs Ecological Architecture theory for analysis. Identification and analysis of the coastal tourist area of Pulisan Beach are conducted using fundamental concepts and principles of Ecological Architecture. These principles emphasize holistic unity, drawing upon human experiences and interactions with the natural environment, viewing development as an ongoing process rather than a static reality, and advocating for cooperation between humans and nature to ensure mutual safety. The study on the developmental status of Pulisan Beach tourism area, utilizing an Eco-Architecture framework, concludes that it adheres to fundamental ecological concepts and principles. It yields insights into organizing the beach area as a sustainable tourism destination, emphasizing ecological preservation. The arrangement prioritizes principles of Eco-Architecture that are environmentally conscious, aiming to conserve the surrounding environment.

Assessment of occupants' behaviour on the indoor luminous ambiances of collective residential buildings: A case study from Annaba, Algeria

The rise of ecological approaches to designing and constructing homes, which prioritize energy efficiency and sanitation, has garnered significant attention. Ecological architecture is especially pertinent in its integration of natural light into the design process. Changing patterns of living and space utilization necessitate a reassessment of priorities and the adoption of new techniques in living space design. This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction of occupants in residential buildings in the Oued el-Fourcha neighborhood in Annaba through a post-occupancy assessment. The assessment explores the intersection of designing for daylighting and designing for how occupants interact with their indoor environment. Additionally, it investigates the impact of daylighting and human behavior on the lighting environment. The study examines the qualitative aspects of daylighting, consider-ing the preferences, health, and behavior of building occupants. The research findings indicate that window size and occupant behavior can have a detrimental effect on the lighting environment of occupied spaces, which can subsequently impact occupant health.

Research on the design concept of three-dimensional ecological building

This chapter highlights the significance of three-dimensional ecological architecture as a crucial direction for the development of green architecture in China. The design concept is centered around four main principles: green, energy-saving, user-friendly, and ecological circulation. This case analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of incorporating ecological elements and sustainable design strategies into building structures, resulting in reduced energy consumption, improved indoor environmental quality, and enhanced biodiversity. The chapter explores the development trends and insights derived from one case study, providing valuable references for China future advancement of green architecture.

Ekolojik Mimarlık ve Eko-Mimari Üzerine Sistematik Literatür Taraması ve Bilimsel Haritaları

The purpose of this article is to examine systematic literature reviews and scientific maps on the subjects of Ecological architecture, eco-architecture, and ecological architectural design. The method of this research is bibliometric analysis, one of the quantitative research methods. The data of the research are publications in the Scopus database between 2000 and 2023. For the analysis, graphics from the Scopus database and the Biblioshiny software program were used. Research findings offer a comprehensive overview of theories, concepts, trends, and publications in the field of ecological architecture, eco-architecture, and ecological architectural design. Additionally, the concepts that stand out in the publications are ecology, sustainable architecture architectural design, environment, green building, design, energy efficiency, architecture design, green architecture, experimental simulation, sustainable design, landscape, nature, sustainable design, thermal design, architectural education, climate change, construction, ecological architecture design. The significance of this research lies in its provision of a conceptual foundation for future studies in the intersection of ecology and architecture. For future research, it is recommended to conduct studies using various databases such as Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, etc., at different intervals over the years.

PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERKAIT PENERAPAN KONSEP DESAIN EKOLOGI TERHADAP PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN PADA TEPIAN SUNGAI AYUNG

The concept of sustainable development has basically become the concern of all parties, especially in tourist destination areas. The Ayung riverside area is one of the tourist destinations for local and foreign residents. The rapid development of the Ayung riverside environment has a great impact on the environment around the village. The environment around the village sometimes becomes a place of uncontrolled development that causes environmental damage characterized by decreased air, water and soil quality, resulting in the extinction of animals, plants, wildlife and damage to ecosystems. In this context, it is necessary to apply ecological architecture to the construction of urban support works, including riverside areas. This study aims to determine public perceptions related to the application of ecological design concepts to sustainable development in the Ayung riverside area. The method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach, analyzing according to the principles of ecological design. The application of ecological architecture on the banks of the Ayung river is expected to ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem and minimize negative impacts on the environment due to improper ecological design. The results of this study show that ecological principles can be applied in the Ayung riverside area, including the arrangement of several buildings to create dynamic green spaces while still based on local wisdom

Pantai Labu Fish Auction Place with an Ecological Architectural Approach

Geographically, Indonesia is the largest country in the archipelago. The length of Indonesia's main coastline is known to reach 81,000 km. Based on these results, a fishery management area is needed that is appropriate and as high as possible to ensure the management of fisheries that are rich in marine animals. Pantai Labu Fish Auction Place is a potential place for fisheries. The marine sector is quite large, including capture fisheries, power culture fisheries the processing and marketing of fishery products. As well as supported by Supervision and other activities. One of the Fish Landing Places in Deli Serdang Regency is Pantai Labu Fish Auction Place. Fishing in Pantai Labu is important because the livelihood of most Paluh Sibaji people is fishing. However, the situation at the fish auction may have improved, leaving many customers feeling unhappy. Not only buyers but fishermen, the main actors in this fish auction site, also need qualified facilities. The application of ecological architecture in the renewal of the Fish Auction Place is one way to be applied in the future. Ecological architecture is vital in designing this fish landing site because an environmental architecture uses natural elements closely related to this Fish Auction Place.

Batik Jambi Cultural Center With An Ecological Architecture Approach

Batik is one of the cultural heritages of Indonesia which has spread to almost all of Indonesia with a different motifs and patterns. The territory of Indonesia which is the largest producer of batik is spread over the Island of Java with a total 87% and the rest is outside the island of Java. One of the largest is in Jambi Province, the center is across the Batanghari river where this area is the residence of the indigenous people of Jambi who generally work as a batik craftsman. Unfortunately, in the city of Jambi itself there is no facility or building that specifically introduces Jambi batik so that it also affects the interest of the Jambi community in the knowledge and attraction of Jambi batik. Therefore, it is necessary to design the Jambi Batik Cultural Center as an educational and recreational place for Jambi batik as a whole with various activities such as batik gallery exhibitions, batik sales, development and training of batik making with a building design approach with the theme of Ecological Architecture that responds to the site location near the area Batanghari river.

Evaluation of the Phinisi Tower Building at Makassar State University from an Ecological Architecture Perspective

Evaluation of the Phinisi Tower Building at Makassar State University from an Ecological Architecture Perspective

Compressive Creep and Ultrasonic Characterization of Adobe Bricks Stabilized with Quicklime, Portland Cement, and Date Palm Fibers

ABSTRACT As ecological architecture and green buildings have become essential in the fight against climate change, earthen architecture has an undoubted role to play in achieving this goal because of its numerous benefits. To help providing a better understanding of the behavior of earthen materials to fulfill modern architectural needs and to preserve earthen heritages, this study aims to investigate the effect of stabilization using Portland cement and quicklime and that of reinforcement using date palm fibers on the compressive creep, ultrasonic properties, and swelling of adobes, besides their impacts on physical characteristics. One of the earthen heritages in Algeria is taken as a case study, and various adobe mixes were examined to attain this objective. The outcomes revealed that stabilization overall improved the properties of adobes, unlike the mutable impact of fibers. Stabilizers played an important role in reducing creep, while fibers reduced the creep of the unstabilized adobes and those with 6%PC-3%QL, but withdrew the positive effect that was offered by binders for adobes with 10%QL and 3%PC-6%QL. Water absorption and swelling were reduced by stabilization, but both increased with the presence of fibers. The changes in ultrasonic characteristics showed a good correlation with those of compressive strength.

The seductive choreography of space: Learning regenerative design strategies from (cyborg) flowers

Unlike traditional net-zero emissions approaches, regenerative methods not only manage resources efficiently but also invigorate the environment. Architects focusing on regenerative design can draw inspiration from flowering plants, whose exceptional spatial strategies exemplify the choreography of ecosystem interactions that sustain fertility. The paper introduces the concept of “XENO,” an artistic installation comprising a robotic carnivorous plant, a mosquito, and a microbially-powered fuel cell, exhibited at CIVA, Brussels in 2023. This installation serves as an epistemic object, exploring complex energy system diversity, ethics, and interactions. XENO’s cyborgian elements encapsulate the intricate relationships and energy flows present in ecological architecture, highlighting the ethical concerns that exceed conventional eco-friendly practices, to explore life and death cycles, microbial decomposition, and material transformation within ecosystems — all of which form the basis for new life. In this way, flower structures provide a creative lens for ecological architects to integrate scientific knowledge, societal values, and experience design in ways that foster diverse and ethically resonant energy exchanges that contribute to a more balanced and environmentally conscious future.

Character Education Through the Application of Ecological Architecture: A Case Study of Vocational High School in South Tangerang

Schools with ecological architecture insight contribute to the surrounding environment, which has an impact on developing the character of students, such as increasing awareness of a sustainable environment. Therefore, the aim of this research is to examine whether the vocational high school in South Tangerang City, which is labelled as Adiwiyata (ideal environment) at the national level, has incorporated the principles of ecological architecture that take into account the surrounding environment, human movement, road circulation, drainage system, and noise level. In addition, this study also aims to explore whether the inculcation of character education has been implemented in habituation activities in schools. The research employed a case study research design, where the unit of analysis under study was one of the public schools in South Tangerang City, which had received a national-level Adiwiyata school award. Direct observation and interviews were used to gather the data. Interviews were conducted to the school principal, heads of study programs, teachers, and 24 students. This study revealed that the principles of ecological architecture principles were adhered in this school. In addition, the findings indicated that character development through character education is incorporated into all subjects as well as into well-executed routine activities, like the activity of “laskar hijau” (the green army), which teaches pupils to appreciate and maintain a beautiful school environment as a means of developing a sense of environmental responsibility.

Educational Tour of The Bamboo Village of Telagah With Ecological Architecture

Bamboo is a plant that has many benefits. Bamboo is also easy to grow and cultivate and has flexible properties so bamboo plants are often used in curved structures. In the community, bamboo is usually only used as a tool in agriculture, and the processing of bamboo materials is also not studied very well. The author aspires to develop a tourism destination that educates visitors about bamboo plants as a result. The tourist destination in issue is a bamboo plant educational tourism destination where every activity is entwined with or associated with bamboo plants. As an illustration, consider the introduction of bamboo plants, bamboo farming, or bamboo crafts. There is also a resort in the region that serves as a temporary house and is constructed from bamboo plants. The author's chosen topic, which is ecological architecture, is reflected in the usage of bamboo in the home as a structure and construction material. The term "ecological architecture" refers to architectural designs that utilize local materials and nearby natural resources. Because this research technique focuses more on gathering data that may be utilized to support the researcher's position, the author also employed a narrative review as part of the methodology for this study.

North Sumatera Athletes Hotel with Ecological Practices Implementation

The North Sumatra Athlete Hotel’s design with Ecological Architecture approach is intended to meet the need for supporting facilities in accommodating athletes who will compete in the upcoming XXI / 2024 national sports event (PON). This is a North Sumatra Province self-preparation form as one of the hosts in accommodating this event. The building design includes supporting facilities, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, a restaurant, and a convention centre. In terms of function, hotel building design and facilities are open to athletes and the public. In terms of the design theme, the theme approach is carried out through the application of concepts in the form of natural ventilation, natural lighting, shading with using vegetation, overhangs, balconies, and secondary skin which are applied through consideration of the orientation of the building to the incoming sunlight.

Application of ecological architecture in architectural design based on information technology integration

Abstract With the development of China’s economy and society, along with the current situation of resource shortage and environmental deterioration, the traditional building production model has long failed to meet the actual requirements of architectural design, which has seriously restricted the development space of the construction industry. Green ecological building is one of the important initiatives to achieve energy saving and emission reduction in the construction industry and is also an important aspect of achieving sustainable social development. This paper proposes the application method of BIM technology in green buildings to solve the problems of green building in traditional design by studying the characteristics of building information model (BIM) technology and related standards, the principles and objectives of green ecological building design and green building design strategies and other related basic theories, combined with the advantages and characteristics of BIM such as visual design, collaborative design, information interoperability and performance simulation, The workflow of BIM technology in green building design is introduced. Based on ecological architecture and supported by the building information model, the application of ecological architecture in high-rise building design based on the integration of information technology is constructed, and the energy-saving efficiency of this method is increased by 16.7% compared with the traditional method. Building ecology design is a new concept based on integrating building information modeling (BIM) technology and green ecological architecture. With the development of building information modeling (BIM) technology, the green ecological building design concept will certainly play a positive role in promoting the diversification of architectural design and the efficient and rapid development of the architectural design. At the same time, to realize the effective saving of land resources, to promote the harmonious development of ecology, environmental protection, and residents, and to apply eco-architecture in the design of high-rise buildings is also an inevitable choice to realize the long-term as well as stable development of cities, and is the future trend of the development of the construction industry.

Ecological Architectural Concepts of Museum Buildings in the Humid Tropics (Case Study: Museum Gunungapi Merapi)

<p><em>Ecological architecture is the harmony between structural function and environmental function through the efficient usage of natural potential and adherence to eco-friendly principles. The purpose of this study is to see how ecological architecture is applied in the design of museum buildings. The object of this research is the Museum Gunungapi Merapi. The building is located in Yogyakarta, near Mount Merapi, a humid tropical area. This qualitative descriptive research illustrates the factual conditions of the museum, which later on will be associated with theories found in literatures. A building will be regarded as ecological if its design has met ecological architectural principles in the sense of having incorporated environmental consideration in its physical structure, harmonized its system with nature, used sustainable natural resources and energy efficiency, and applied spatial planning according to ecological values. The results have led to a conclusion that the museum has been built by considering the ecological architectural aspects of its structural arrangement, landscape utilization, and material usage.</em></p>

Ecological Rural Expressions of Eko Prawoto’s Tectonic Architecture to Create Modern House Sustainability

Global warming has been the biggest world problem since 19th century, leading us into famous architectural problem such as sick building syndrome. These problems seemed to be neglected by ‘human’ on earth, including architects who choose to create modern and minimalist residences with no ecological consideration. Clusters with identical materials and styles grew as new promising business properties, yet in the other hand it creates new ecological problems. Eko Prawoto, as an Indonesian architect has been living with ecological architecture conception to solve this global problem. He was awarded as the winner of pioneer category in Indonesian Cultural Award of Yogyakarta Special Regional Cultural Service in 2021, through his architectural idea of going back to nature and break the stereotype of expensive and outdated green architecture. This qualitative research aimed to revealed Eko Prawoto’s tectonic architecture expression in his two different residential works, conducted by biography architecture method. The result showed how eco-architecture applied in a very simple, detail, affordable and modern way through rural ideology of material selection, structure and construction. This research became new perspective of tectonic architecture ability to solve world’s ecological problems in rural ideology.

AGROWISATA KELAKAI DI PALANGKARAYA

Central Kalimantan is a province that has a lot of diverse characteristics, one of the characteristics of Central Kalimantan is the processed foods made from kelakai. There are many people who interested to this type of ferns. Beside that, there are also many manufacturers of the processed foods. However, not infrequently there are still many who don't know about kelakai as a characteristic of Central Kalimantan. Therefore, Kelakai Agrotourism in Palangkaraya is a form of solution to this problem, to introduce kelakai as a characteristic of Central Kalimantan and as a distribution platform for manufacturers of processed kelakai foods in order to further advance MSMEs, especially in Palangkaraya as the provincial capital of Central Kalimantan. To realize the design goals, this Agrotourism has two aspects of objectives, they are educative and participatory, as a form of providing knowledge to the community accompanied by concrete actions (participation). To realize the design with this goal, it is necessary to use the concept of Metaphor Architecture as an introduction and education through a form of adaptation. To realize this agrotourism design, an introduction is needed for the Palangkaraya area where most of the soil texture here is of peat soil type, which means it requires a special strategy for development. To solve this problem, the method that can be used is the Ecological Architecture approach. Ecological Architecture is an architectural approach that promotes environmental preservation without changing its original form.To combine the two principles above, this Agrotourism design uses the Metaphor-Ecological concept where this concept is a form of metaphoric architecture and ecological architecture that synergizes into a concept with visual and functional aspects as it's embodiment.