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Thermal Comfort in Indonesian Vernacular Houses Sahabuddin Latif; Ashari Abdullah; Siti Fuadillah Alhumairah Amin; Rohana Abdullah; Muhammad Risman
Sinektika: Jurnal Arsitektur Vol 23, No 2: July 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/sinektika.v23i2.17452

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Thermal comfort in Indonesian housing is increasingly challenged by hot-humid climates, urban densification, material changes, and rising cooling demand. This study employed a narrative literature review with thematic synthesis. Literature was identified through a Scopus search conducted on 10 May 2026 using thermal-comfort and vernacular-architecture keywords, then supplemented by Indonesian case studies, classic comfort theories, thermal-comfort standards, and policy reports. The selected sources were screened based on relevance to thermal comfort, vernacular or naturally ventilated dwellings, and architectural design, and were appraised according to evidence type, including field measurements, occupant surveys, simulations, reviews, and architectural interpretations. A total of 45 cited sources formed the basis of the thematic synthesis. The review finds that Indonesian vernacular houses do not provide automatic comfort; their performance depends on climate exposure, material integrity, ventilation potential, roof design, shaded transition spaces, and occupant control. Evidence from Acehnese, Banjar, Minangkabau, Bugis, Javanese, Balinese, Palembang, and East Nusa Tenggara houses indicates recurring mechanisms: raised floors, ventilated roof voids, porous but shaded envelopes, semi-outdoor spaces, and climate-specific materials. The article proposes a performance-based translation framework for contemporary low-energy housing. Vernacular principles are most useful when evaluated through measured air movement, radiant heat, humidity, occupant votes, and future climate resilience.
Designing a Biophilic Cocoa Hub for Integrated Processing, Education and Tourism in Humid-Tropical Indonesia Nova Ibrahim; Sahabuddin Latif; Citra Amalia Amal; A. Syahriyunita Syahruddin Syahruddin; Rohana Rohana; Muh. Syarif Syarif
Journal of Green Complex Engineering Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): August
Publisher : Gio Architect

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59810/greenplexresearch.v4i1.278

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This study develops an architectural framework for a biophilic cocoa processing, education, and tourism hub in Masamba, Luwu Utara, Indonesia. A research-by-design method combined site observation, rainfall and population data, precedent analysis, user–activity mapping, space programming, and iterative design synthesis. Quantitative evidence was used descriptively to test the consistency of site and program decisions. The available monthly rainfall series totals 3,064 mm over 154 rainy days; rainfall depth and rainy-day frequency show a strong descriptive association (r=0.947). The selected 2.5-ha site accommodates a 3,482.1-m² gross program for education–processing, greenhouse and drying, dining–retail, prayer, storage, and waste-management functions. The visitor route follows a farm–process–product sequence, while production and service flows remain separate for safety and hygiene. Biophilic strategies include cocoa-landscape views, controlled cross-ventilation, filtered daylight, shaded transitions, natural materials, rainwater harvesting, and composting. The result is a testable architectural hypothesis linking rural value addition, experiential learning, and humid-tropical design. Hydrological, thermal, daylight, operational, economic, and post-occupancy validation remain necessary before implementation.
Feminist Architecture for Inclusive Heritage Learning at the Colliq Pujie Museum Muh Alfin; Ashari Abdullah; Citra Amalia Amal; Nurhikmah Paddiyatu; Sahabuddin Latif; Andi Yusri
Journal of Green Complex Engineering Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): August
Publisher : Gio Architect

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59810/greenplexresearch.v4i1.282

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This study develops an inclusive heritage-learning environment for the Colliq Pujie Museum Complex in Barru Regency through a feminist architectural approach. A research-through-design method combined literature and precedent review, field observation, comparative site selection, climate and access analysis, user–activity mapping, spatial programming, descriptive quantitative analysis, and criteria-based evaluation. The selected 1.79-ha site adjoins the existing museum and is directly accessible from a provincial road. The resulting 9,502-m² program integrates temporary and immersive exhibitions, a Barru history gallery, education, workshops, library and research functions, a 529-seat auditorium, reflection spaces, and supporting amenities. Feminist principles were translated into human-scaled thresholds, connected commons, universal circulation, passive visibility, mixed-mode environmental zoning, and an interpretive sequence that presents Colliq Pujie as a producer and custodian of Bugis knowledge. The proposal demonstrates that gender-responsive architecture can be operationalized as a performance framework linking representation, access, safety, participation, and environmental comfort rather than as a formal style. The design remains a schematic hypothesis requiring participatory validation, environmental simulation, accessibility auditing, and post-occupancy evaluation.
Studi Kenyamanan termal dan konsentrasi CO2 pada kamar anak ber-pendingin udara masa Pandemi Covid-19 Sahabuddin Latif; Andi Syahriyunita Syahruddin; Sri Wahyuni
ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur Vol 8 No 2 (2023): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | Mei 2023 ~ Agustus 2023
Publisher : Program Studi Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30822/arteks.v8i2.2049

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The government's implementation of online learning for students during the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2019 has impacted thermal comfort and CO2 concentration in the rooms where children engage in activities at home. This study aims to investigate the thermal comfort and CO2 concentration in air-conditioned children's rooms during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method was carried out through field measurements consisting of collecting external climate data, internal room data, and CO2 concentration levels. Temperature, air humidity, and CO2 concentration levels were recorded every minute for four days. In addition, surface temperatures of the floor, ceiling, and walls were recorded every 15 minutes between 06:00-18:00 Central Indonesia Time (CIT). The results showed that the average room air temperature was 26.2 °C, with the AC thermostat set at 26 °C. However, uneven air distribution was caused by the furniture arrangement that hindered uniform air distribution. CO2 concentration levels increased above the normal limit when more than three people were in the room, especially at night. To quickly reduce CO2 levels to meet the standards, it is recommended to open windows or doors to facilitate air circulation.
Co-Authors A. Amin, Siti Fuadillah A. Syahriyunita Syahruddin A. Syahriyunita Syahruddin Syahruddin A., Siti Fadillah A.Amin, Siti Fuadillah Abdullah, Ashari Ade Mawardi Syamsuddin Ahmad Ahmad Ahmad Syukur Ahmad, Andi Firman Ahmad, Imelda Aisyah Ayu Andira Alkatiri Akbar, Muhammad Fauzan Aksan Ali Aldhy Renaldi Alif Bastian Alma Widiyanti Amal, Citra Amalia Amelia, Yuyun Amin, Siti Faudillah Alhumairah Andi Afratul Jannah Bakri Andi Annisa Amalia - Andi Bunga Tongeng Andi Makbul Syamsuri Andi Rezky Ayuda Andi Sulfajri Andi Syahriyunita Andi Syahriyunita Syahruddin Andi Syahriyunita Syahruddin Andi Syahriyunita Syahruddin Andi Syahruyinita andi Yusri Andi Yusri Andi Yusri Andi Yusri Andri Baharuddin Anti, Suriyanti Aris Sakkar Dollah Ashari Abdullah Ashari Abdullah Asriadi Asriadi Baharsin, Syamsir Aman Baharuddin Hamzah Baharuddin Hamzah Bastian, Alif Cinnong, Ahmad A. Cinta Dwi Andayu Dollah, Aris Sakkar Fahmi, Ridwan Fahrul, Ahmad Fath, Raja Fauzan Hamdi, Fauzan Hamza Hamid Hamzah Al Imran Hamzah Yunus Hasra, Mila Karmila Ibrahim Salam Idrus, Irnawaty Ihsan Ihsan Ihsan Ihsan Imam Rusydi Yulyadiputra Imelda Ahmad Indira Zahrani Nurizkitha Irlan Nurasyid Irwandi Irwandi Ismail Ibrahim Julianto Widayat Kadir, Sania Ramadhani Khilda Wildana Nur Khilda Wildana Nur Lutfiah Hafifah Juhari Marupah Marupah Muh Alfin Muh. Arif Muh. Arif Muh. Ilmiansah Muh. Rizal Syahdan Muh. Syarif Syarif Muh. Yunus Ali Muhammad Aldi Muhammad Aldi, Muhammad Muhammad Ardi Bennu Muhammad Artha Tiranda Muhammad Fikri Muhammad Ilham Muhammad Ilham Muhammad Risman Muhammad Sofyan Muhammad Sofyan Muhammad Suaib Muhammad Syarif Muhammad Syarif, Muhammad Mursyid Mustafa Musa, Reski Vendi Musdalifah Yusuf Mustafa, Mursyid Mutiah, Uryun Nabilah Arbia Nana Rohana, Nana Nenny Karim Nini Apriani Rumata Nova Ibrahim Nur Hikmah Paddiyatu Nur ‘Azah NUR, KHILDA WILDANA Nurhikma Paddiyatu Nurhikmah Paddiyatu Nurhikmah Paddiyatu Nurleha Syam Paddiyatu, Nurhikma Paddiyatu, Nurhikmah R. Rusli Rahmah, Berkah Fadhila Rahmat Sopianto Raja Fath Ramadhan, Afif Alfatwa Ramli Rahim Rasma Warni Rasmawarni Rasmawarni Rasmawarni, Rasmawarni Renaldi, Aldhy Reski Vendi Musa Ridwan Fahmi Rohana Rohana Abdullah Rohana Rohana ROHANA ROHANA Rohana Rohana Rosady Mulyadi Rosady Mulyadi Rosady Mulyadi Rusli Rusli Salam, Ibrahim Salmiah Zainuddin Sari, Nirma Mawar Sembiring, Rinawati Siti Fadillah A. Sopianto, Rahmat Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sulfajri, Andi Sumarni Baking Supardi Jaya Tammeng Suriyanti Anti Syaharuddin, A. Syahriyunita Syahdan, Muh. Rizal Syahriyunita, Andi Syahruddin, A. Syahriyunita Syahruddin, Andi Syahriyunita Syahruyinita, Andi Syam, Nurleha Syukur, Ahmad Tajuddin, Hafizh Tammeng, Supardi Jaya Tiranda, Muhammad Artha Warni, Rasma Widiyanti, Alma Wiwi Herawati Wiwik Wahidah Osman Wiwik Wahidah Osman Yulyadiputra, Imam Rusydi Yunus, Hamzah Yusri, Andi Yusriadi Yusriadi Yusriadi Yusriadi Zainuddin, Salmiah