Article
KENYAMANAN TERMAL PADA RUMAH TINGGAL DI PEMUKIMAN PADAT KOTA KENDARI
GARIS Jurnal Mahasiswa Jurusan Arsitektur, Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024), hlm. 128–135
Abstrak
Kendari City, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, has experienced rapid population growth, reaching 364,220 inhabitants in 2023. This growth has increased the demand for housing and accelerated urban development, impacting environmental quality and air temperature. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Kendari has led to increased air temperatures due to heat absorption in densely populated areas. This condition affects thermal comfort, the balance between human body temperature and the surrounding environment, which is crucial for well-being and occupant perception. This study examines the thermal comfort levels of residents in densely populated areas of Kendari City, Indonesia, focusing on the central and peripheral regions. The study aims to compare the perceived thermal comfort levels of residents with the predicted values obtained from the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) models. Data on temperature, humidity, air velocity, and clothing insulation were collected and analyzed using the CBE Thermal Comfort Tool. Results indicate significant differences in perceived thermal comfort between the central and peripheral areas of the city. Residents in the central region, characterized by higher building densities and urban heat island effects, generally experienced higher levels of thermal discomfort, especially during the daytime. The PMV and PPD models, while providing a general indication of thermal conditions, did not always align perfectly with the perceived comfort levels of residents.