Green Building Sebagai Pendekatan Dalam Rancangan Hotel Bintang 4 Dikota

Abstract

Hotels are the largest energy-consuming buildings, necessitating specific planning and design to improve energy efficiency, particularly by applying Green Architecture concepts. This research focuses on the role of hotels in the context of Padang City, a city in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, as an appealing tourism destination. The rapid growth of the tourism sector in Padang City requires an increase in the number of hotels and accommodation facilities to accommodate the growing number of guests. The Green Building concept has become relevant in supporting the growth of the tourism sector and minimizing the impact on the environment. However, challenges such as lack of understanding of the Green Building concept, high development costs, and lack of incentives for developers are obstacles to its implementation in Padang City. Padang City Mayor, Hendri Septa, highlighted the importance of increasing the number of hotels to support tourism growth. Currently, the availability of hotel rooms in Padang City is still inadequate to accommodate the increasing number of tourists. With the increasing number of hotels, it is expected that Padang City can strengthen its position as an attractive tourist destination. This research emphasizes the importance of applying the Green Building concept in the hotel industry, especially in Padang City. By applying this concept, it is expected that hotels in Padang City can make a positive contribution to the surrounding environment and ensure comfort for their guests.