Dian Nafiatul Awaliyah
Universitas Sultan Fatah

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Enhancing Productivity through Optimized Reading Spaces: Peningkatan Produktivitas Membaca melalui Optimasi Ruang Baca Dian Nafiatul Awaliyah
SARGA: Journal of Architecture and Urbanism Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/sarga.v18i2.996

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In today's fast-paced, information-driven world, productivity is paramount for personal and professional success. Effective reading, a crucial cognitive process, significantly impacts knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, and innovation. This research offers an extensive examination of optimizing reading spaces to boost productivity. The study investigates the intricate relationship between reading environments and cognitive performance, considering factors like lighting, ergonomics, acoustics, spatial layout, and technology integration. These elements profoundly influence reader engagement, information retention, and cognitive load. Moreover, the study delves into environmental psychology's role in shaping concentration, creativity, and comfort within reading spaces. It analyzes the psychological effects of design elements like color, nature, and organization on cognitive processes. Understanding these responses empowers designers and individuals to tailor spaces for better focus and well-being. The integration of technology within reading spaces is explored, assessing digital platforms, interactive displays, and personalized content curation's benefits for efficient information consumption. It addresses challenges in balancing printed materials and digital resources. Additionally, the study considers personalized reading spaces' impact on diverse demographic groups, accounting for age, cognitive abilities, and preferences in design and customization. It emphasizes adaptable spaces catering to various needs and learning styles. This research offers a comprehensive view of reading spaces and productivity enhancement. By examining design elements, psychological factors, and technological integration, it provides insights for creating spaces that empower individuals to engage effectively with information, think critically, and achieve higher productivity in academic and professional endeavors.
Reinterpreting the Bulus in the Mihrab of Masjid Agung Demak: Cultural Symbolism, Architectural Sustainability, and Community-Based Conservation Dian Nafiatul Awaliyah
TERRACE: JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Vol 2 No 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26714/jaus.v2i2.719

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The degradation of coastal environments and the loss of cultural identity in heritage architecture due to climate change and urban development have raised concerns about the relevance of traditional symbols in promoting sustainability. In the case of Masjid Agung Demak—Indonesia’s oldest mosque and a spiritual legacy of the Wali Songo—the presence of the bulus (softshell turtle) motif in the mihrab invites deeper reflection on its contemporary significance. This research investigates how the bulus, traditionally viewed as a symbol of balance and resilience in Javanese cosmology, can be scientifically reinterpreted as an ecological and cultural emblem within Islamic architectural heritage. The objective of this study is to explore the potential of the bulus motif to inform regenerative conservation strategies that integrate spiritual symbolism with environmental sustainability. Using a qualitative method that combines architectural semiotics, cultural anthropology, and sustainability discourse analysis, the study identifies the bulus as a nexus of spiritual, ecological, and communal meanings. Findings reveal that the motif is not merely decorative but functions as a biocultural signifier that embodies Islamic-Javanese values of patience, adaptability, and environmental stewardship. Recontextualizing the bulus within sustainability narratives enables a participatory model of heritage conservation that fosters local ecological awareness and reinforces community resilience amid ongoing environmental challenges.