Penerapan Konsep Green Campus pada Kawasan Politeknik Negeri Manado Berdasarkan Aspek Tata Ruang dan Infrastruktur

Abstract

The Green Campus concept is an approach to campus development that emphasizes environmental sustainability through energy efficiency, resource conservation, green open spaces, and environmentally friendly infrastructure management. Its implementation is important in creating a comfortable, healthy, and sustainable learning environment, especially in vocational education institutions with intensive academic activities. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Green Campus concept at Politeknik Negeri Manado based on campus spatial planning and infrastructure aspects. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method using field observations, documentation, and data analysis based on the UI GreenMetric indicators in the Setting and Infrastructure category. The results show that Politeknik Negeri Manado has implemented several Green Campus principles, including the provision of green open spaces, shading vegetation, natural lighting utilization in buildings, and pedestrian circulation systems in several campus areas. These efforts contribute to a more comfortable and environmentally friendly academic environment. However, improvements are still needed in optimizing integrated pedestrian pathways, implementing sustainable drainage systems, managing rainwater, and providing environmentally friendly transportation facilities. This study is expected to serve as a reference for sustainable campus development and support the implementation of the Green Campus program at Politeknik Negeri Manado in a more comprehensive and sustainable manner.