Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 13(3A), pp. 2587 - 2600
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131329
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Evaluation of Existing Green Buildings on UPR Campus Using EDGE Application and Climate Consultant Software

Ave Harysakti ^1,*, Salampak ², Indrawan Permana ¹, Hendrik Segah ³, Herwin Sutrisno ¹, Onie Dian Sanitha ^1
1 Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia
² Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia
³ Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Palangka Raya, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

This study examines the implementation of the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) rating system on existing green buildings at the University of Palangka Raya (UPR) to evaluate the performance of passive design strategies using Climate Consultant software. The main objective is to assess energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable material usage in accordance with EDGE certification criteria. Four existing buildings at UPR were selected as samples: the Rectorate Building, the Red and White Building, the PPIG Building, and the FAPERTA Building. Simulations were conducted utilizing regional climate data and incorporated passive design strategies such as natural ventilation, reflective materials, and external shading elements. The results demonstrate significant improvements, with energy savings ranging from 48.25% to 61.82%, water savings between 61.82% and 74.56%, and notable reductions in carbon emissions when compared to the base case scenarios. The study concludes that integrating passive design strategies recommended by Climate Consultant software with EDGE application enhances the sustainability, resource efficiency, and operational performance of green buildings, supporting the university's goal of achieving a sustainable campus. This research contributes to the advancement of sustainable architecture by expanding practical knowledge on environmentally responsive design strategies. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for future development of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable green building designs, particularly in tropical climates.

KEYWORDS
EDGE App Rating System, Sustainable Architecture, Green Architecture, Green Building, Climate Consultant Software

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ave Harysakti , Salampak , Indrawan Permana , Hendrik Segah , Herwin Sutrisno , Onie Dian Sanitha , "Evaluation of Existing Green Buildings on UPR Campus Using EDGE Application and Climate Consultant Software," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3A, pp. 2587 - 2600, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131329.

(b). APA Format:
Ave Harysakti , Salampak , Indrawan Permana , Hendrik Segah , Herwin Sutrisno , Onie Dian Sanitha (2025). Evaluation of Existing Green Buildings on UPR Campus Using EDGE Application and Climate Consultant Software. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 13(3A), 2587 - 2600. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.131329.