The Relationship Between the Bioclimatic Architecture Concept and the User's Physical Comfort Preferences in a University's Tall Building - a Case Study

¹ Building Maintenance Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jl. Semarang no. 5, Malang, Indonesia
² Department of Civil Engineering and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jl. Semarang no. 5, Malang, Indonesia
³ Institute for Transport Studies, Faculty of Built Environment, the University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

^* Corresponding author: apif.miptahul.ft@um.ac.id

Abstract

Building design must balance aesthetic-functional needs with efforts to reduce energy consumption, particularly in regions facing energy challenges. Bioclimatic architecture offers an approach that optimizes passive energy use based on climatic conditions, creating synergy between architectural design and the surrounding environment while supporting user needs and comfort. This study examines a lecture building that serves students, lecturers, employees, and the wider academic community. The research aims to examine the relationship between bioclimatic architectural principles applied in a tall campus building and the physical comfort preferences of its users. The study tests the relationship between bioclimatic indicators (X) and physical comfort preferences (Y). The findings show a significant correlation between building orientation, opening placement, spatial circulation, envelope design, and garden vegetation with users' physical comfort. These results indicate that bioclimatic elements play a noticeable role in influencing comfort, although additional factors may further shape how architectural design aligns with user needs.