Saturday, May 25, 2019

MAQUETTE BETTERPAD-RAY - The Role of Natural Light Reduces the Use of Electric Energy



The issue of global warming, the environment, and the energy crisis are things that are often discussed and feared in modern times. These three issues are actually interrelated with each other. These three issues make people try to preserve the environment, reduce carbon emissions, and look for various alternative energy to replace fossil energy which is decreasingly for human needs. One of the efforts made by humans to create a beautiful environment is to reduce the use of fossil energy. One simple and widely done method is to utilize available energy resources that can be updated, including sunlight.

Natural light from the sun has a direct role in creating a sustainable environment. By using natural light for lighting in buildings when the sun is visible, it can reduce the use of electrical energy which is commonly used for power sources of artificial lighting equipment, namely lamps. Fossil fuel power plants, such as coal for steam power plants have a negative impact on the environment because exhaust gases are harmful to the environment. If its use can be reduced, then efforts to create a good environment can be realized, many or few. The quality of the environment will increase so it is safe and comfortable for the life of living things, especially humans. Non-fossil power plants such as hydropower and wind do not cause exhaust gases. But it would be nice if it is not wasteful in the use of electrical energy by utilizing natural lighting. If you can make a building with a good natural lighting arrangement then you don't need to turn on the lights and electricity can be used for other needs that do have to use electricity.

The Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress "Mural Wall") model is designed to be able to use sunlight as well as lighting in the room when the sun is visible, so it can reduce the waste of electrical energy for lights because there are quite a lot of buildings in one complex. All buildings in Betterpad-Ray will later be used for various uses and important activities so that it requires lighting both day and night. During the day, when a lot of activity is done, natural lighting is very important so that activities can be done well without using lights. All buildings will be designed so that sunlight can enter the room but the building remains safe according to its use. Pendapa Peradaban (Civilization Pavilion) is one example of a large hall that makes good use of sunlight. Many sunlight can enter inside as lighting because most parts of the pendapa are not covered by walls. Betterpad-Ray Main Building around a box with an elongated structure and not too wide so that all parts can be exposed to sunlight. The Shahada Mosque (Masjid Syahadat) also has wide windows that make it easy to entered by sunlight.

Indeed the concept of natural lighting as in the Betterpad-Ray model is not new. This model only learns and imitates traditional designs designed by the Indonesian people since ancient times that use sunlight as lighting well. But today, the development of artificial light technology and dependence on fossil energy has brought dependence on electric lights. Awareness to protect the environment from the adverse effects of modern technology makes natural lighting re-utilized for morning to evening.

The position of Indonesia crossed by the equator gives a big advantage. The availability of sunlight is relatively stable throughout the year in Indonesia. If this potential is used properly, the effort that looks simple can have a big impact on the environment. Sunlight as an abundant energy source contributes greatly to environmental sustainability. It takes high awareness and earnest effort to make it happen. This has become the responsibility of everyone to care for the environment.

The use of sunlight as lighting the building space by creating access to various building rooms is one simple step but requires careful design considerations. The thing that must be considered is the function of the building, the activities carried out, and the expected design. Consideration must be taken correctly and carefully so that the building is not only environmentally friendly, but also has a strong character and identity. Without awareness of the environment, no matter how beautiful the shape of the building will only satisfy visual needs.
Shahada Mosque (Masjid Syahadat)

Civilization Pavilion (Pendapa Peradaban)

Betterpad-Ray Main Building 


This is the explanation of the article about the Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu Raya / Great Integrated Fortress) model design. God willing, it can be realized. Aamiin.


Reference:
·       Manurung, Parmonangan. Pencahayaan Alami dalam Arsitektur. 2012. Yogyakarta: ANDI.
(https://archive.org/stream/BukuArsitektur/1713_Pencahayaan%20Alami%20dalam%20Arsitektur#mode/2up)



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