Application of Bioclimatic Parameter as Sustainability Approach on Multi-story Building Design in Tropical Area

The main objective in construction of a physical facility is to provide a place for humans (bio) in order to achieve their goals. Building as built environment with a particular physical form at a particular location is affected by climate. If the building design process ignores the climate considerations, the influence of climate can lead to interference human activities. Bioclimatic design is a concept of sustainable approach that consider of climate and human relations in reviewing the feasibility of a design. At this time, a growing number of designers, especially young architects that interested in using bioclimatic concept as sustainable approach in their design process. However, the application of this concept in the design process has not shown significant results in building operation. This paper elaborates the bioclimatic concept, in order to obtain a good understanding of bioclimatic design that can be used as a reference, especially for novice designers, in the application of sustainability concepts in the design of multi-story buildings in the tropical area. This paper also suggests a design method that utilizes a sustainable approach which is expected to help novice designers in applying the bioclimatic design concept.