Digital Technology as an Enabler for Sustainable Natural Resource Management Policies in Indonesia

Elisabeth Budianto (Architecture Department, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Christina Esti Wardani (Department of Public Works, Housing, Energy and Mineral Resources, Division of Human Settlements (Cipta Karya))

Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Architecture
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Artificial Intelligence for Architecture: From Sustainable Management to Digita

This study investigates the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable natural resource management in Indonesia. The research aims to identify dominant technologies and clarify their contributions to policy-oriented sustainability frameworks. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining a systematic review of Scopus-indexed journals, thematic coding of sustainability elements, AI-assisted clustering of architectural technology usage, and quantitative frequency mapping. The results highlight the prominence of the Internet of Things (IoT, 45.88%) and Building Information Modelling (BIM, 30.63%) in enabling real-time monitoring and integrated infrastructure planning. Complementary tools such as ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Blockchain, and VR/AR further support transparency, spatial analysis, and eco-friendly design. By synthesising these contributions, the study demonstrates how digital technologies enable sustainable resource management strategies in Indonesia and provides a foundation for future research and implementation