Green buildings as a concept for government buildings Case study: The Office of Public Housing, Settlement Areas, and Spatial Planning of East Java Province.

Abstract

This paper discusses the application of green building concepts in government buildings, focusing on the Office of Public Housing, Settlement Areas, and Spatial Planning of East Java Province. Green buildings have become important in the context of sustainability, energy efficiency, and reducing environmental impact. According to data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the rapid warming of the Earth over the past century is not due to natural causes. It is the commitment of the East Java Provincial Office of Public Housing, Settlement Areas, and Public Works to participate in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which is one of the causes of global warming. This office is also tasked with implementing the mandate of Government Regulation No. 16/2021, which expects government office buildings to serve as pilot projects for Green Buildings (GB), and to carry out the mandate of Government Regulation No. 33/2023, which requires government buildings to implement energy management as a parameter for assessment in GB.

Through a comparative analysis of design in the use of environmentally friendly materials and energy management systems, this study evaluates the effectiveness of implementing the principles of green buildings. The research results indicate that the implementation of the green building concept in the PRKPCK building not only meets sustainability standards but also enhances user comfort and the image of a government that is responsive to environmental issues. This research is used as a recommendation for further development, including the enhancement of green technology usage and the integration of green open spaces to support the quality of the surrounding environment.