Redevelopment of Female Student Dormitories of Universitas Sumatera Utara with Tropical Architecture Approach

Abstract

The University of North Sumatera (USU) has become one of the leading educational institutions in Indonesia, attracting students from various regions to pursue quality higher education. The increase in student interest that continues to increase every year demands the expansion of adequate accommodation facilities. This design focuses on the development of a female student dormitory at USU with a quantitative increase in the number of rooms. A tropical architecture approach is applied to address functional and environmental considerations in the design process. Through analysis of student population trends and accommodation preferences, this study aims to propose an optimized dormitory layout to improve occupancy conditions and support the increasing number of students enrolling. The findings contribute to sustainable campus development and provide practical guidance for future infrastructure projects in educational settings.