Application of Daylight System for Densely Populated Kampung in Jakarta: A Review

Abstract

This study aims to review the special daylight system applied for housing situated in a densely populated kampung in Jakarta. Rapid urbanization has made housing in city areas even denser, where the high density makes the distance between buildings closer. The high density of area limits the vertical opening; thus, daylight cannot get through. The literature review is used as an alternative intervention by collecting, transmitting, and distributing literature to present the strength, weaknesses, and possible implementations of special daylight systems. This paper review that special daylight systems with required light pipes specifications in densely populated kampung can be used as alternative systems that can be applied to bring natural light into a densely populated village, with longer day duration in tropical climates. In addition to bringing light into densely populated villages, the special daylight system with light pipes can be further explored to see its relationship with users’ comfort