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1. Introduction
Background: The decision by the Indonesian government to relocate its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, is driven by multiple factors, including overpopulation, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation in Jakarta. The new capital aims to embody sustainable development principles, emphasizing green building practices.
Significance: Green buildings are essential in reducing environmental impact, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving the quality of life for residents. This paper reflects on implementing green building practices in the new capital city, assessing their potential to meet sustainability goals.
Objectives: The primary objective is to evaluate the green building strategies employed in developing the new capital, assess their effectiveness, and provide recommendations for future projects.
2. Method
Literature Review: A comprehensive review of existing literature on green building standards, particularly focusing on the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the Indonesian Green Building Council’s standards.
Case Study Analysis: Examine specific buildings and infrastructure within the new capital city to analyze their compliance with green building criteria. This includes site visits, interviews with project managers, and review of construction documents.
Comparative Analysis: Comparison of the new capital’s green building initiatives with other global examples to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
3. Results and Discussion
Implementation of Green Building Practices: Detailed account of the green building techniques used in the new capital, such as energy-efficient designs, use of renewable energy sources, water conservation measures, and sustainable materials.
Challenges and Solutions: Identification of the challenges faced during the implementation of green building practices in Kalimantan, including logistical, financial, and regulatory hurdles. Discussion of the strategies employed to overcome these challenges.
Impact Assessment: Evaluation of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the green building initiatives. Analysis of energy consumption data, carbon footprint reduction, cost savings, and improvements in residents’ well-being.
Recommendations: Suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of green building practices in future developments, based on the findings from the new capital city. This may include policy recommendations, innovative technologies, and community engagement strategies.
4. Conclusion: Summarization of the key findings, emphasizing the importance of green building practices in achieving sustainable urban development. Reflection on the potential of the new capital city to serve as a model for other cities in Indonesia and beyond.
Some Landing References
- Books and Reports
- Kibert, C. J. (2016). “Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery.”
- Green Building Council Indonesia. (2015). “Green Building Guidelines for Indonesia.”
- Journal Articles
- Smith, P. F. (2012). “Energy Management Principles for Sustainable Buildings.” Journal of Sustainable Architecture.
- Johnson, R., & Park, J. (2019). “Economic Impacts of Green Buildings in Urban Areas.” Urban Studies Journal.
- Government and NGO Reports
- Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Housing. (2020). “Sustainable Urban Planning in Indonesia.”
- World Green Building Council. (2021). “The Business Case for Green Building.”
- Case Studies and Project Reports
- Case study reports on green building projects in Singapore, Denmark, and other leading countries in sustainable building practices.
- Project reports from the new capital city development in East Kalimantan, detailing green building implementations.
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