Land ecological enhancement, greenship neighborhood 1.0: A theoretical and concept study into the design framework of a sustainable built environment

Abstract

Bandung is the third largest metropolitan city in Indonesia, and it has been recorded as having a "very low" Environmental Quality Index. In 2016, the mayor declared Perwal (Regulation of Mayor Bandung) No. 1023, which is related to green building and a sustainable built environment. The requirements are mandatory for buildings with a floor area of at least 5,000 m2. Meanwhile, Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI) is a certification agency for green building, and the area has launched the Greenship Neighborhood (NH)/Region 1.0. This version is an assessment tool for disseminating and inspiring the application and realization of sustainable areas. Specifically, this paper aims to elaborate on the concept of NH 1.0 in the design framework, which can then be applied to a sustainable building plan. There are seven parameters of NH 1.0, but this study only focuses on the application of the "land ecological enhancement" (LEE) parameters. These parameters are intended to maintain the harmony and balance of environmental ecosystems and improve the quality of a healthy built environment. The description of LEE parameters includes the following: (1) basic green area; (2) green area for the public; (3) habitat conservation; (4) land revitalization; (5) microclimate; and (6) productive land. Teknopolis Gedebage, Bandung is chosen as the study area. This area is planned as the center of East Bandung as an integrated smart city, which is legalized by Perda Kota Bandung (Local Regulation) No. 2/2004. A specific discussion of LEE parameters is provided, which are then applied to the CBD (Central Business District) Gedebage as the preliminary design masterplan to determine the extent to which the LEE parameters can be applied to achieve a sustainable built environment. The design based on LEE parameters is also proven to be able to anticipate a decrease in the quality of the carrying capacity of the environment. The LEE parameters will broadly contribute to improving the Environmental Quality Index.