The Effect of Building Layout on Microclimate Characteristic in Settlement Area

Abstract

Housing is one of human's primary need, then it has an important role on human life. Not only the building, but also the environment of settlement. People need to have a good quality of settlement area, one of which is microclimate quality to provide health and comfort in living. As a tourism and education city, Yogyakarta has a rapid development which indirectly resulted in increased housing needs. In the era of climate change, it's very important to consider the environmental aspects in regional planning, including the settlement area. This study aims to determine the characteristics of the microclimate in two different settlement typologies in the city of Yogyakarta. The difference is on the building layout, which is one of the factors that influence microclimate. The study was conducted in two districts, one is settlement in Baciro that represent planned settlement, and settlement in Suryatmajan to represent unplanned settlement. Direct measurement and observation used as a method, supported by simulation with Envi-Met software. The result will show how the building pattern can affect microclimate, so it can be considered in settlement development that can improve the quality of people's life and also the environment.