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Journal : ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur

Exploring and defining flats geometry for minimizing dust Rizka Tiara Maharani; Sri Nastiti Nungrahani Ekasiwi; FX Teddy Badai Samodra; Yusvika Ratri Harmunisa; Wendy Sunarya
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 7 No 2 (2022): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | Mei 2022 ~ Agustus 2022
Publisher : Program Studi Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30822/arteks.v7i2.1418

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Residential houses such as flats located near industrial areas are vulnerable to the threat of high-intensity dust, thereby, exposing the occupants to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) in the form of health problems, especially in the upper respiratory system. Therefore, this research was conducted to find appropriate design solutions to minimize dust from entering buildings through the application of geometric planes as a form of defense. It is also important to note that dust is closely related to the direction of the wind which is its conveying medium. This led to the determination of the right geometric shape to be applied as a dust barrier in the building facade. Moreover, this research was based on the force-based framework which proposes a form-refine-assembly stage consisting of several methods to determine the shape through simulation and evaluation associated with existing theories. The results were able to determine the position and shape of the facade area to serve as the barrier to the arrival of dust. The design is expected to be integrated into the shape and landscape layout of buildings to reduce dust in the site area.
Evaluation of evaporative cooler models using cotton-based fabric pads for tropical housing units I Gusti Ngurah Antaryama; Sri Nastiti Nugrahani Ekasiwi; Collinthia Erwindi
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 7 No 2 (2022): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | Mei 2022 ~ Agustus 2022
Publisher : Program Studi Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30822/arteks.v7i2.1449

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Direct evaporative cooling (DEC) is a passive cooling strategy adopted in predominantly hot regions to restore building thermal comfort with less energy consumption and minimum impact on the environment. The implementation and studies of DEC in tropical housing are limited. Although DEC can reduce air temperature, an increase in relative humidity can still be seen as a disadvantage. Many materials were introduced for the cooling pads, but none was explicitly proposed for use in the housing unit. The present study explores different cotton-based fabrics to be used in the proposed evaporative cooler of the public housing unit in Surabaya. It analyses its ability to reduce air temperature and identify the increase in air humidity that may occur. A small-scale model of the housing unit that incorporates an evaporative cooling system is set, and internal air temperature and humidity are recorded. Results of the analysis show that different fabric specifications can lead to various thermal performances. A cotton-based blanket is found to be suitable for the proposed strategy.