JADES - Journal of Architectural Design, Engineering, and Science

Lighting for the Elderly in the Interior of Santa Maria Fatima Church, Magelang

Jessica Elshya Shallomitha — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The church is a place for religious communities to worship. Architecture within the church can be used to create spiritual experiences and strengthen religious identity. One of the elements capable of facilitating spiritual experiences for the congregation is the element of enlightenment. In addition to serving to arouse a spiritual atmosphere in the church, lighting also serves as a symbol of religion and illumination in the space. In the case study of the Church of St. Mary Fatima Magelang, the church is undergoing a reconstruction process in which the old church will be established and rebuilt using a new design. One of the special conditions of the church of Santa Maria Fatima Magelang is that the majority of the congregation in the church is elderly. The aim of this research is to find natural and artificial lighting designs that can provide visual comfort to the elderly during worship and maintain the spiritual atmosphere in the church of St. Mary Fatima Magelang. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. The result of this study is the addition of vertical shading to the east side opening to regulate the intensity of light entering the worship room. In the case of artificial lighting, a number of applications of lighting colors, lighting types, angles, and lighting arrangements correspond to the Model 3 study, which has proven to provide visual comfort to the elders as well as a spiritual atmosphere at Mass.

A Design Study of Sonic Crystal Technology as An Iconic Noise Mitigation Barrier in the Environment of Santa Maria Fatima Church in Magelang

Dearren Glendyap, Frengky Ola — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Sacred buildings hold different significance for people based on their religious or spiritual beliefs. Many individuals use such buildings for personal or communal prayer, worship, and religious ceremonies. Silence is crucial in creating a peaceful environment that fosters introspection and spiritual connection. However, in recent years, the use of technology has become ubiquitous and has brought about concerns regarding noise pollution, especially from traffic. This has led to the development of new technologies, such as sonic crystals, proposed for use as acoustic barriers to mitigate this problem. Sonic crystals are structures that can manipulate sound waves, like how regular crystals manipulate light waves. They have unique acoustic properties that make them useful in various applications, such as noise reduction and filtering. However, sonic crystals require sufficient space for installation, and conventionally, the arrangement of sonic crystals are unappealing. This is a challenge for architects to incorporate aesthetically pleasing sonic crystals into the eco-design of sacred buildings without compromising on their values while providing a noise-free environment. Therefore, this paper aims to comprehensively examine the efficacy of Sonic Crystals as a noise attenuation method around sacred buildings, focusing on barrier designs that can also represent church values by using literature review, analysis, and simulation.

Examining the Correlation between Contractual Elements and Construction Project Performance; A Comprehensive Study of Case Studies in Educational Building Projects

Novya Ekawati, Dewi Larasati — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Buildings constitute the primary infrastructure supporting the effective execution of learning activities within higher education environments. The quality of these buildings is a paramount concern for all stakeholders involved. However, ensuring high-quality construction remains a challenge in building projects. Improving project performance requires construction contract documentation that comprehensively outlines the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved in the project. This research aims to identify the characteristics and relationships among contractual aspects, contract management, and project performance, focusing on improving the quality of construction projects, particularly within higher education institutions. This research applies an exploratory qualitative approach to achieve that goal. The data used results from structured interviews with stakeholders from five universities as study objects. The data processing stages consist of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, as well as exploring the relationship between research variables using regression analysis. The study revealed three primary project characteristics in higher education institutions: contractual aspects, contract management, and project performance. Key elements within these groups include contract standards, organizational factors, and contract control. Notably, a significant negative correlation between contracts and project performance indicates that issues within contract-related aspects and management adversely impact project outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of effectively managing the involvement of multiple stakeholders in construction projects. Collaborative management between stakeholders and project management is essential for ensuring project success, particularly in quality monitoring, adherence to timelines, and profitability.

Creating An Inclusive Community Activity Center For The Elderly: Fostering Intergenerational Interaction

Andreas Handoyo, Felia, Sasha — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0700

As individuals transition into their senior years, they often experience declines in both physical and psychological well-being. Consequently, the elderly require specialized services distinct from those provided to younger adults. To address these challenges, the establishment of an elderly community center become essential, offering a range of tailored services derived from informed problem-solving approaches rooted in elderly-related phenomena. While discussions about the elderly tend to focus on their vulnerabilities, they possess a wealth of invaluable life experiences that surpass mere frailty. Their extensive knowledge, skills, life experiences, desires, regrets, and achievements serve as not only sources of nostalgia for the youth but also as a reservoir of knowledge ripe for analysis and transformation into meaningful life lessons. Facilitating intergenerational memories can effectively foster positive interactions between older and younger generations. The envisioned community center embraces an inclusive design approach, crafting an environment accessible to all users. With advancing age, diminished physical mobility and motor function lead to reduced strength and energy among the elderly. Designing spaces with their comfort and safety in mind within the built environment is crucial. This endeavor is informed by community observations, field studies, precedent analyses, and literature reviews, thereby gathering relevant theories to underpin the research. Six design strategies emerge from these investigations: 1) Site selection strategy, 2) Mass composition and building façade strategy, 3) Activity zoning within the building strategy, 4) Access and circulation strategy, 5) Interior space design strategy, and 6) Equipment and furniture strategy. By embracing an inclusive design approach, the planning and analysis encompass strategies for shared activities while ensuring comfort and safety, promoting the development and interaction of both the elderly and younger generations.

Keywords: Elderly Community Center; Intergenerational; Inclusive Design