ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | April 2026 ~ June 2026

The UHI phenomenon and the potential for buffer zone development in Kayutangan heritage corridor

Respati Wikantiyoso (Universitas Merdeka Malang)
Agung Murti Nugroho (University of Brawijaya)
Nurul Aini (Universitas Merdeka Malang)
Sari Mawaddahni (Universitas Merdeka Malang)
Aditya Galih Sulaksono (Universitas Merdeka Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rising temperature of the Kayutangan Heritage Corridor (KHC) poses a risk to the sustainability of its historical value and the comfort of its microclimate. The UHI phenomenon in KHC development is vulnerable to the decline of historical value and microclimate quality. This study aims to assess the potential of the Brantas River Watershed as a buffer zone for KHC development. The method used is a three-stage analysis: first, land surface temperature (SST) data analysis to identify the distribution of hot and cold spots; second, direct surface temperature measurements to validate the LST; and third, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of the existing thermal conditions of the KHC and its buffer zone. The LST distribution pattern forms the basis for formulating a UHI mitigation model. The CFD simulation results indicate that the Brantas River Watershed, which borders the KHC, has the potential to serve as a buffer zone for Kayutangan development. This mitigation strategy enables Kayutangan development to transform into a more resilient area through integration with its buffer zone.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ARTEKS

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur is a medium of scholarly publication published by Architecture Study Program of Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira in collaboration with Indonesian Architect Association. It serves several goals i.e. being a medium of communication, dissemination and exchange of ...