Thermal Comfort Simulation for the Arrangement of the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park

Abstract

Taman Tepian Krueng Aceh is the main river in Aceh Province, with a geographically advantageous position, making the area along its banks a central hub for urban activities. The development of the area around the Krueng Aceh River in Banda Aceh City aims to utilize the river's surroundings as public space for the community without disrupting the river's function itself. Green Open Space (RTH) in the Tepian Krueng Aceh Park refers to an area where RTH is spread out or a group uses a broader area where both natural flora and intentionally planted flora can grow. This research focuses on the Thermal Comfort Simulation for the Arrangement of the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park using the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) method, and is simulated with the ENVI-met software to measure thermal conditions in the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park. The research results indicate that the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park has an uncomfortable thermal qualification level with THI values above 26°C, supported by simulations into several scenarios using the ENVI-met software. The measurement results show that the recommendation for design in the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park is based on the ENVI-met simulation results, suggesting the addition of vegetation. Therefore, several new vegetation types were added to meet the thermal comfort in the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park. The addition of supporting facilities such as playground areas and seating is also recommended to meet the thermal comfort level in the Krueng Aceh Riverbank Park. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference in landscape planning that can lower temperatures and improve thermal comfort in outdoor spaces in Banda Aceh City.