Perancangan Perpustakaan Pusat Universitas Nusa Cendana dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Hijau

Abstract

The library at Nusa Cendana University has a principal role in supporting learning, research, and various intellectual activities. The technological development has an impact on libraries that is often considered unattractive. More facilities and the condition of the library buildings no longer suit modern require improvement. Apart from that, planning for a new library building is needed because of adjustments to the library location with the Nusa Cendana University campus master plan. The green architecture approach is reciprocal with the green campus concept in the Nusa Cendana University campus master plan. The library is designed to accommodate user needs with a sustainable design and environmental impact. Green architectural elements include conserving energy, using renewable energy, and minimizing the use of electric power; working with climate, efficient use of natural resources by using green roofs and skylights; minimizing new source use of recycled materials and flexible space design that available be modified according to requisite; respect for users, comfortable placement of furniture and room layout, directional markers to facilitate user activities and the availability of areas for socializing and supporting collaboration; respect for site make vertical building design to minimize the built-up area. The result of this design is a complete library facility with a general reading room Kand, private reading room, collaboration and discussion area, browsing area, administrator workspace, and supporting services in the form of a co-study place, multi-purpose room, bookstore, cafeteria, wrap up corner and lounge.