Kajian Iklim Mikro Di Bawah Tegakan Ruang Terbuka Hijau Universitas Lampung

Abstract

University of Lampung has quite extensive green open space with the diversity of vegetation.  The presence of green open space consider to have benefits to control the temperature and humidity.  This research was aimed to know the influence of vegetation on the green open space to control temperature, humidity, the degree of comfort and aesthetics.  This study used randomized group complete design model with purposive sampling techniques and interviews which conducted on February 2015. The results of this research showed that the highest air temperature in the morning, noon and evening were in the football field.  The lowest temperature in the morning, noon and evening were in mixed forest stands.  The highest humidity in the morning was in Ficus benjamina stands, while in the afternoon and evening were in Enterolobium cyclocarpum stands.  The lowest air humidity in the morning, noon and late afternoon were in thefootball field.  Based on the temperature and humidity index (THI) the football field, Enterolobium cyclocarpum stands, Ficus benjamina stands and mixed forest stands were included in the uncomfortable category.  Based on perception of repondens towards the comfort level and green open space aesthetic, the football field categoried as uncomfortable and less aesthetic.  While, Enterolobium cyclocarpum stands, Ficus benjamina stands and mixed forest stands categoried as comfortable and aesthetic. Keywords: comfort, micro-climate, open green space