J.F. Bobby Saragih, Hendra Wahyu Cahyaka
There are three indicators of sustainable school design: the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, energy efficiency, including the utilization of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of natural ventilation and lighting systems to reduce energy consumption. The application of sustainable school design is crucial as a model for the future, serving as an example for students and the community on integrating sustainability principles into daily life. This study aims to understand students' perspectives on sustainable school design that align with students' spatial experiences and are accessible to their level of understanding. To achieve this aim, a qualitative method utilizing participatory observation is employed in this study, with data collected through in-depth interviews and narrative writing to understand the meanings involved. The research was conducted at Tiga Penuai Indonesia School (TPIS) and involved eight selected students. This study demonstrates that students define the principles of sustainable buildings through the following approaches: facilities and infrastructure, space and building quality, inflexible space, community connectivity, and connection to nature. Notably, concerning indicators aimed at reducing energy consumption, the design of single-loaded corridors and the ventilation system emerge as primary factors that establish TPIS as a model for sustainable school design. © 2025 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved.
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia; Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Surabaya State University, Indonesia
