Implementasi Konsep Eko-Arsitektur pada Bangunan Oasia Hotel Singapore

Abstract

Pada abad ke-21, emisi karbon yang dihasilkan oleh bangunan-bangunan perkotaan meningkat secara drastis. Akibatnya, terjadi peningkatan suhu pada lingkungan perkotaan yang pada gilirannya mendorong masifnya penggunaan pendingin ruangan pada bangunan. Kecenderungan ini memperburuk kondisi lingkungan perkotaan dan menjadikan kota-kota di dunia terasa makin panas dan tak nyaman. Konsep eko-arsitektur berusaha mengatasi masalah penggunaan energi bangunan melalui optimalisasi penggunaan energi alam seperti matahari dan aliran udara sebagai sumber pencahayaan dan penghawaan alami. Pemanfaatan vegetasi juga berperan penting dalam upaya mereduksi polutan di lingkungan perkotaan. Tulisan ini membahas penerapan atau implementasi konsep eko-arsitektur pada bangunan Oasia Hotel Singapore yang terletak di pusat kota. Metode deskriptif–kualitatif digunakan untuk memaparkan hasil analisis dan pembahasan mengenai penerapan konsep eko-arsitektur pada bangunan tinggi itu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem operasional energi gedung hotel adalah sistem energi pasif yang bergantung pada pasokan listrik kota. Namun, melalui desainnya, bangunan ini dapat menghemat penggunaan energi dengan mengoptimalkan potensi sinar matahari sebagai penerangan alami dan vegetasi sebagai pelingkup sekunder untuk menurunkan suhu dalam ruangan.

Greenery-Covered Tall Buildings: A Review

“…By carefully addressing these considerati designers can ensure that balconies remain both attractive and functional component high-rise buildings [94,95,97]. -Terrace Use: Similarly, research has examined Singapore's Oasia Hotel, which come under scrutiny for allocating 40% of its volume to green, open-air terra While these green spaces align with the hotel's biophilic design approach and o various environmental and social advantages, a critical tradeoff exists between extent of greenery and the hotel's revenue-generating capacity [98]. The decisio dedicate a significant portion of the building's volume to green terraces has impl Therefore, balancing the desire for greenery with the functional needs of residents requires a thoughtful approach.…”

“…-Terrace Use: Similarly, research has examined Singapore's Oasia Hotel, which has come under scrutiny for allocating 40% of its volume to green, open-air terraces. While these green spaces align with the hotel's biophilic design approach and offer various environmental and social advantages, a critical tradeoff exists between the extent of greenery and the hotel's revenue-generating capacity [98]. The decision to dedicate a significant portion of the building's volume to green terraces has implications for the total number of hotel rooms that can be accommodated.…”

“…Creative approaches might involve optimizing the placement and configuration of green spaces to enhance the building's overall appeal while mitigating the reduction in room availability. This underscores the need for a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to architectural design that integrates diverse considerations to create vibrant, sustainable, and economically viable built environments [98].…”

“…Different orientations and environmental conditions on each side of the building could be better addressed through tailored planting schemes and design strategies. For example, particular façades may require more shade-providing vegetation to reduce heat gain, while others could benefit from plant species that enhance wind protection and ventilation [45,98]. -Carbon Emissions: Incorporating trees and vegetation into high-rise buildings introduces a range of factors that must be weighed, including their potential environmental costs.…”

Integrating Nature into High-Rise Buildings: Innovative Design Approaches

“…Similarly, studies (Haykal and Lissimia, 2021) have critiqued Singapore's Oasia Hotel for dedicating 40% of its volume to green, open-air terraces, significantly reducing the number of hotel rooms that can fit in the building and reducing the Return on Investment (ROI). While these green spaces contribute to the building's biophilic design and provide various environmental and social benefits, there is a trade-off between the amount of greenery and the revenuegenerating capacity of the hotel.…”