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CONVENTION HOTEL WITH BIOPHILIC DESIGN APPROACH IN SEMARANG CITY

Introduction

Convention hotel with biophilic design approach in semarang city. Explore a convention hotel in Semarang City with a biophilic design approach. This eco-friendly venue supports MICE events, enhances well-being, and minimizes energy use.

Abstract

The development and construction of Semarang City is increasing with many investors putting in capital or shares in various fields. Various approaches are taken to attract investors and tourists to Semarang City, one of which is by organizing MICE events. Semarang City is one of the 16 cities in Indonesia that has become a MICE destination. However, convention hotel accommodation in one region is still not evenly distributed and there is currently no venue that can accommodate 5,000 people. Therefore, planning and designing a convention hotel in Semarang City is a suitable solution to this problem. The biophilic design approach was considered as an answer to the problem of how hotels contribute to the largest energy use. Therefore, it is necessary to plan and design a convention hotel with a biophilic design concept that fulfills technical aspects, environmentally friendly, and positively impacts human health. This approach prioritizes a building concept that presents the connectivity of residents to the natural environment through the arrangement of interior spaces and landscaping. The design of Convention Hotel with biophilic design approach in Semarang City is used data in the form of primary and secondary data which is then analyzed and processed in functional, contextual, technical, performance, and architectural approaches. By analyzing and processing the data, recommendations and design solutions related to the Convention Hotel with a biophilic design approach in Semarang City will be obtained to support MICE events held in Semarang City.

Review

The abstract presents a timely and relevant topic concerning urban development and sustainable tourism in Semarang City, a designated MICE destination. The identified problem of insufficient convention hotel accommodation, particularly for large-scale events (up to 5,000 people), highlights a significant gap in the city's infrastructure. The proposed solution—a convention hotel integrating a biophilic design approach—is compelling, aiming not only to address the functional need for MICE facilities but also to incorporate principles of environmental responsibility and human well-being. This dual focus on economic development and sustainable design offers a potentially valuable contribution to architectural planning in rapidly developing urban centers. A key strength lies in the ambition to merge the practical requirements of a convention hotel with the beneficial attributes of biophilic design. The abstract articulates a clear purpose: to develop a design that is technically sound, environmentally friendly, and positively impacts human health, while also addressing energy consumption concerns. The outline of the methodology, involving the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data through functional, contextual, technical, performance, and architectural approaches, suggests a comprehensive and multi-faceted investigation. This structured methodology promises to yield well-founded recommendations and design solutions tailored to the specific context of Semarang City and its MICE aspirations. While the abstract effectively establishes the rationale and scope, further clarity on the explicit connection between biophilic design and energy consumption would enhance its impact. The statement "The biophilic design approach was considered as an answer to the problem of how hotels contribute to the largest energy use" needs more elaboration on *how* biophilic principles directly mitigate energy use, beyond general environmental friendliness, especially since biophilic design primarily emphasizes human-nature connection. A deeper dive into the specific biophilic elements envisioned and their anticipated measurable impacts on energy efficiency, health metrics, and MICE participant experience would strengthen the proposed research. Furthermore, the abstract could benefit from a brief indication of the expected *type* of recommendations or design solutions, beyond merely stating they will be obtained, to give a clearer preview of the paper's ultimate contribution.

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