Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : EPI International Journal of Engineering

The Visitors’ Perception Toward the Comfort of Social Interaction in Public Space ( A Case Study in Karebosi Field Makasar) Andi Muhammad Ichsan; Afifah Harisah; Abdul Mufti Radja
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 2 No 2 (2019): Volume 2 Number 2, August 2019 with Special Issue on Natural Disaster and Mitigat
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.082019.10

Abstract

Public space has an important role to incresase physical health and social interaction of city communities. Karebosi field is public space which is in the development priority by Makasar city government. Karebosi field is the most ideal facility to represent the concept of an open public space in Makasar. After going through revitalization process, the government still continues to reform and refine Karebosi field functions. This research aims to find out the visitors’ perception towards the comfort of social interaction in Karebosi field, and what factors which are influence them as well. This research was conducted in 2018 at Karebosi field, Makasar. The method used in this research is mixed method (qualitative – quantitative). The technique of data collection is done by evidentiary method through data triangulation (observation, questionnaire, and interview). The result of this research can be concluded that the facility in Karebosi field is quite successful in attracting the visitors to do sport activities in public space, yet the level of success is still not optimal because it is still in the range of 60.89%, it is due to the facility development that have not been varied, the facilities are considered as not being able to stimulate the diversity of social interaction and increasing the number in public space. Designing, Karebosi field is not able to give impression and meaning for the people who do the activities in it. It is expected to be a reference for Makasar government in formulating the steps to increase the service quality and the functions of Krebosi field in the future.
The Effectiveness of Petobo Temporary Shelter Asiana Rahmawati; Mohammad Mochsen; Abdul Mufti Radja
EPI International Journal of Engineering Vol 3 No 1 (2020): Volume 3 Number 1, February 2020
Publisher : Center of Techonolgy (COT), Engineering Faculty, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25042/epi-ije.022020.08

Abstract

Temporary shelter (huntara) is one of the government's solutions in undertaking victims after a disaster. Shelter of Petobo is one of the temporary shelters built by the government in the aftermath of the disaster in Palu City in September 28th, 2018. Petobo shelter was built in October and occupied in December. This shelter has a capacity of 70 units. 1 unit of the shelter is measured 26.4m x 12m, it consists of 12 rooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 toilets, a laundry room, and a shared kitchen. The shelter consists of 840 room cubicles with room sizes of 3.6m x 4.8m. After being occupied, some residents said that the shelter they lived in was very small, with family members of more than 3 people, the space for occupants was very limited so that some residents made changes to their residential units. This study evaluates Petobo shelter with BNPB and UNHCR Standards, and examines occupant perceptions about the effectiveness of Petobo shelter in terms of physical building requirements which consist of safety, health, comfort, and convenience. This research was conducted in Palu City, Central Sulawesi. The type of this research is evaluation, using survey methods to measure the value of several variables. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results of this study indicate that the Petobo shelter is in accordance with BNPB and UNHCR standards, but according to the occupants' perception it is less effective in terms of the physical requirements of the building, which consists of safety, health, comfort, and convenience as a post-disaster refugee residence.