| dc.description.abstract | Medan currently lacks a Youth Center, which forces young people to use
inappropriate facilities. Therefore, the government should construct a facility to
address the issue. The government prioritizes building facilities that are
inexpensive to operate and maintain. The study investigates a youth centre
concept in Medan by combining the green building concept and contemporary
tropical architecture achieved through literature studies, interviews, and the
distribution of a questionnaire to local experts and young people.
Based on the results of the interviews and questionnaires, this report shows
that green architecture design concepts and strategies can reduce negative
impacts on the environment by using less energy, renewable energy sources,
and environmentally friendly materials. In addition, the design should provide
opportunities for the young people to be active in academic and non-academic
activities that cater to their interests and talents. Through this research, it is
found that environmentally friendly technologies that can be applied are hybrid
cooler air conditioning systems, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and floating
boxes. Furthermore, the application of contemporary tropical architecture can
be done by using roof overhangs, a double facade facing north and west, and
the longest side facing south. The combination of these two architectural
concepts can help to redevelop the youth center in Medan. | en_US |
