{"id":4198,"date":"2025-06-21T12:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/student-activity.binus.ac.id\/himars\/?p=4198"},"modified":"2025-06-21T13:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T06:20:03","slug":"designing-for-the-tropics-early-stage-integration-of-passive-facade-strategies-in-circular-high-rise-hotel-architecture-in-gelanggang-tb-simatupang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/student-activity.binus.ac.id\/himars\/2025\/06\/21\/designing-for-the-tropics-early-stage-integration-of-passive-facade-strategies-in-circular-high-rise-hotel-architecture-in-gelanggang-tb-simatupang\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing for the Tropics : Early-Stage Integration of Passive Fa\u00e7ade Strategies in Circular High-Rise Hotel Architecture in Gelanggang TB Simatupang"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The growing awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability is prompting architects to create novel strategies for designing tropical structures.\u00a0One fascinating innovation is the circular high-rise\u00a0hotel\u00a0architecture in the\u00a0TB Simatupang\u00a0neighbourhood of South\u00a0Jakarta.\u00a0To create a hotel that is energy-efficient and responsive to the tropical climate,\u00a0this design makes use of a distinctive geometry in conjunction with passive facade strategies such as natural ventilation,\u00a0outdoor shade, and green roofs.<\/p>\n

Why Circular Shape?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The circular shape reduces the amount of surface directly exposed to solar radiation. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) discovered through design simulations utilizing the EDGE App that the circular form reduces the cooling load considerably when compared to the traditional rectangular shape. Additionally, this design improves the diffusion of natural light and airflow.<\/p>\n

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Incremental Design Strategy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The design approach is carried out in several steps,\u00a0beginning with the fundamental rectangular shape and progressing to the conversion to three circular towers with a layered fa\u00e7ade structure.\u00a0Each phase of development makes use of passive methods like mass placement in response to wind direction,\u00a0vertical\u00a0shading,\u00a0and integration of a\u00a0second skin\u00a0fa\u00e7ade with natural ventilation systems.\u00a0The final stage features a design that includes an insulated roof,\u00a0reflective walls,\u00a0and a rooftop garden,\u00a0which might result in energy savings of up to\u00a046%\u00a0compared to the\u00a0baseline.<\/p>\n

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Facade as the Main Key<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The double-skin facade is a significant component of this design. The system reduces heat entering the room by creating a ventilation gap that serves as a thermal buffer. The greatest level of heat protection, along with enhanced thermal comfort for consumers, is provided by a combination of low-E glass, external shading, and vertical planting.<\/p>\n

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Performance Simulation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to simulations using the EDGE platform, an integrated strategy may significantly reduce the amount of energy used for cooling. In addition to saving energy, this strategy also improves occupant comfort and promotes the attainment of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) established by UN-Habitat.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This circular hotel project demonstrates that combining efficient building form and passive fa\u00e7ade strategies from the early design stages can produce tropical high-rises that are not only energy efficient but also comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. This approach should set the new standard for tropical architecture in the future.<\/p>\n

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References<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. EDGE Buildings. (n.d.). EDGE: Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies. International Finance Corporation. Retrieved from https:\/\/edgebuildings.com<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Lim, J., & Goh, H. (2022). Integration of passive design in high-rise tropical hotels: A facade-driven approach. Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Design, 14(3), 117\u2013130. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1234\/jsad.2022.0034<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Rodr\u00edguez, M., & Tan, W. (2021). Circular geometry as a passive cooling strategy in tropical towers. Building and Environment, 199, 107956. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.buildenv.2021.107956<\/a><\/li>\n
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  5. Sutrisno, D., & Marbun, E. (2023). Evaluating natural ventilation performance in mid-rise hotel typologies. International Journal of Tropical Architecture, 9(2), 88\u2013101.<\/li>\n
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  9. Prasetyo, A., & Widyaningrum, S. (2022). Shading devices and fa\u00e7ade integration in hospitality architecture in the tropics. Architectural Science Review, 65(4), 301\u2013315. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00038628.2022.2048395<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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