Perancangan Shopping Mall di Sumba Barat dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ekologi

Abstract

This design is driven by the designer’s observations of issues identified at the project site, which is located in the area of the former old market in Waikabubak City, West Sumba Regency. The main problem involves the poor management of solid and liquid waste, which has resulted in significant environmental pollution, disrupting the daily activities of the surrounding community. The local government plans to repurpose the area into a modern market with better environmental control and a positive impact on the regional economy. In response to this issue, the designer conducted field observations to collect specific data on the site and performed a literature review to gather relevant references on the problem. The collected data were then analyzed and evaluated. The results of this analysis and evaluation were translated into a design concept for a modern shopping center in the form of a mall, utilizing an ecological architecture approach. This concept guided the development of a mall design for Waikabubak City, West Sumba. The building’s design, including its interior, structure, utilities, and site planning, was carried out with careful attention to environmental aspects, in line with the principles of ecological architecture.