Experimental study on the thermal performance of PCM wall panels as a temperature stabilizer in a hot-humid climate STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: Publikasi Terindeks Internasional (PUTI 2024) KEYWORDS: Phase change materialsthermal performancethermal stabiliserwall panelhot and humid climatebuilding energy conservation Abstract This study assessed the potential of using two types of Phase Change Material (PCM) as...Read More

Thermal performance of bio-based phase change material encapsulated in a bamboo wall for residential buildings: A field experiment STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: Directorate Innovation and Science Techno-Park KEYWORDS: Phase change material; Bamboo wall; Thermal performance; Highland areas; Tropical climates. Abstract Despite Indonesia’s abundant resources for coconut oil-based phase change material (CO-PCM), there are limited studies...Read More

In-situ measurement of thermal transmittance on facade components and its implications on building cooling loads in hot-humid climate STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: Publikasi Terindeks Internasional (PUTI 2023) KEYWORDS: In-situ measurement; Heat flux; U-value; Cooling load; Energy consumption. Abstract Defining accurate thermal properties for building components is crucial in predicting energy consumption in new designs and...Read More

Retrofit Strategies for Nearly Zero Energy Building Concept in Educational Building STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: – KEYWORDS: Building retrofit, energy demand reduction, energy use intensity, nearly-zero energy building, renewable energy. Abstract Indonesia has set a roadmap to achieve energy-efficient buildings by 2050. This study explored potential energy demand reduction through building retrofit between 2024 and...Read More

STATUS: Published FUNDING SOURCE: Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) YEAR: 2023-2024 KEYWORDS: Bio-based PCM, Thermal stabiliser, Camping, Highland, Bamboo Abstract Glamping has become an alternative to camping with a unique nature experience. However, maintaining the temperature and humidity for glamping tents in highland areas remains challenging. Thermal conditions inside a tent fluctuate more drastically...Read More

Building circularity potential for post-disaster housing: LCA, cost evaluation, and material optimization STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: Publikasi Terindeks Internasional (PUTI 2024) KEYWORDS: Environmental impact; Cost analysis; Life-cycle assessment; Recovered debris; Optimization; Post-disaster house; Cianjur. Abstract Indonesia, a seismically active country, frequently experiences earthquakes, yet the potential for reusing recovered debris in post-disaster housing remains largely...Read More

Terracotta Industry: Dealing with Climate Change through Material Circularity STATUS: PUBLISHED FUNDING SOURCE: – KEYWORDS: Climate Change, Environmental Friendly, Material Circularity, Terracotta Industry, Village. Abstract In Indonesia, the processing of construction raw materials from industrial activity, particularly terracotta, is one of the largest contributors to climate change. This study reviews the terracotta industry in the...Read More

STATUS: Published FUNDING SOURCE: Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI) YEAR: 2024 KEYWORDS: Dynamic shading system, Open plan office, Perforated egg crate, Uniformity, Outside views Abstract  This study explores the use of perforated egg crates as a dynamic shading system to improve daylight quality by achieving better uniformity in open-plan offices. Glazed curtain walls, although...Read More