DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSPORTATION AREA USING CLIMATE-SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES (STUDY CASE: DUKUH ATAS AREA)

• Main Author: Nisa Al Qudsi, Fauza
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Subjects: Perencanaan wilayah
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/81093
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Land use transformation from vegetation to pavements in urban neighborhoods is the biggest contributor to the Urban Heat Island phenomenon, especially in downtown areas. Dukuh Atas, located right in the heart of Central Jakarta, has the most transit nodes in Jakarta and a compact and dense design. This study aims to formulate design principles for Dukuh Atas Area with more sensitivity to its climate with the purpose of a more comfortable thermal environment for residents, workers, as well as commuters who visit the place often. Through a mixed research method comprised of descriptive-quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analyses, we’re able to know the thermal comfort condition of Dukuh Atas development plan as well as Climate-Sensitive Urban Design principles. This study uses Envi-Met to simulate the thermal conditions of Dukuh Atas development plan using the PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) scale. The result of Envi-Met simulation shows that Dukuh Atas Area has a very high PMV index in the morning, categorized as very uncomfortable, which is supported by high air temperature and mean radiant temperature values. The design of Dukuh Atas Development Plan has not implemented ClimateSensitive Urban Design principles as well which contributes to the uncomfortable thermal conditions. To reduce the PMV index and reduce Urban Heat Island effects to the area, the design strategies concluded from this study are recommendations to make the area have a more open configuration, creating superblocks, varying building heights, and planting more trees and increase green open spaces.