Striking a Balance Between Nature and Development: Investigating Private Green Spaces using ENVI-met

Authors

  • Brigitta Michelle Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • Prasasto Satwiko Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5614/jpwk.2024.35.3.4

Keywords:

private green space, housing, urban heat island, urbanization, thermal comfort

Abstract

This research investigated the significant effects of private green spaces on air temperatures in Bekasi City. Previous analyses suggested that green spaces could lower air temperatures. Meanwhile, private green spaces, consisting of front and back yards, are a significant part of the concept. Software simulation (ENVI-met) was used to compare several housing scenarios for the tropical monsoon climate of Bekasi City. The scenarios consisted of housing configurations with the same unit size and number in an area of (49 x 49) m2. The results showed that the average air temperature reduction was mostly insignificant. On December 21, the scenarios with the highest and lowest average air temperatures differed by 0.42 ? at noon. In this context, the scenario with the most area of green space did not possess the lowest air temperature, due to the increase in building and pavement areas. Wind, sun position, surface area, and type of exposed area affected the outdoor air temperature. Further research could be conducted on innovations, especially regarding building and pavement materials to mitigate air temperature increases.

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Michelle, B., & Satwiko, P. (2025). Striking a Balance Between Nature and Development: Investigating Private Green Spaces using ENVI-met . Journal of Regional and City Planning, 35(3), 305-321. https://doi.org/10.5614/jpwk.2024.35.3.4

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