UGM’s new buildings that are certified as green buildings are energy efficient by design and are able to operate efficiently as well. These buildings have received green building certifications Greenship from the Green Building Council of Indonesia (GBCI) and compliance with the Green Building Regulation (Bangunan Gedung Hijau BGH) issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing. Although UGM generates electricity from several renewable energy sources (including wind power, biogas, solar PV, and a micro-hydro power plant), the total amount produced accounts for only about 7.34% of the university’s annual electricity consumption. Consequently, the most significant contribution to reducing UGM’s carbon footprint currently comes from the operation of its energy-efficient buildings.
The following are UGM’s 10 green-certified buildings whose planning and construction processes began in 2021 and became fully operational in 2024. Besides GBCI, they have also received certifications from the EDGE IFC World Bank:
One of the buildings certified Platinum for Design Recognition under the New Building Greenship certification by GBCI is the Smart Green Learning Center (SGLC) in the Faculty of Engineering. This building is considered to reflect UGM’s commitment to integrating environmentally friendly technology with the functional needs of higher education, ranging from classrooms and general offices to co-working spaces, open public areas, and modern meeting rooms. The building is designed with numerous openings and large windows to maximize the entry of natural light. This approach aims to reduce reliance on artificial lighting, which typically requires high electricity consumption. UGM’s commitment to green building governance is further strengthened through ongoing research activities. The SGLC’s rooftop is installed with solar panels, which generate electricity for daily needs. In addition, the use of energy-efficient LED lighting further reduces power consumption.
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The SGLC building, along with the Engineering Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) buildings, has also been submitted for EDGE certifications, which are expected to be released in the coming year.
Source: UGM UI GreenMetric Data
UGM has received support from the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing as a model campus for green buildings. The Ministry partially funded the construction of the Gelanggang Inovasi & Kreativitas (GIK) building (GIK). GIK is a Super Creative Hub developed to encourage the acceleration of innovation and creativity and bring together students, lecturers, industry, and government sectors. The design incorporates green building elements in accordance with the Green Building Regulation stipulated in the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Regulation No. 21 of 2021.
UGM’s Building Code are university technical guidelines intended to guide development planning, building design, and preservation of cultural heritage buildings within the UGM environment. These technical guidelines apply to UGM buildings within the Bulaksumur and Sekip campuses, as well as to buildings outside these areas. These technical guidelines are intended for parties involved in the implementation of physical development at UGM, the UGM community, and the general public.
UGM’s Building Code incorporates energy efficiency standards, which are applied not only to new constructions but also to existing buildings through renovation processes. For instance, the implementation of energy efficiency standards for the SGLC and ERIC buildings began at the building design stage, with an energy efficiency assessment conducted by UGM’s Green Team. The team assessed which green technologies would support the achievement of green building certification for the SGLC and ERIC buildings, including investment costs, solar panel capacity, water efficiency, and other performance advantages.
Source: Workshop on Monitoring and Operation of Green Buildings
Several programs to reduce building energy usage have also been initiated by the Directorate of Assets while carrying out affairs related to assets, as well as managing and maintaining assets owned by the UGM. These include the Workshop on Monitoring and Operation of Green Buildings within UGM, conducted regularly each semester to raise awareness of energy conservation and environmental sustainability, as well as the Energy Audit Training Program aimed at improving UGM’s overall energy efficiency. Through the implementation of energy audit training, current energy consumption levels can be established as a baseline. This allows any reduction in energy use in subsequent years to be accurately measured, thereby quantifying the energy efficiency improvements achieved.
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