Energy and thermal load analysis of exposed brick houses on the coast

Hermawan Hermawan; Jozef Svajlenka; Elina Mohd Husini; Dwi Aryanto; Annisa Nabila Arrizqi

doi:10.59400/be1632

Energy and thermal load analysis of exposed brick houses on the coast

Hermawan Hermawan Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Universitas Sains Al-Qur’an, Wonosobo 56351, Indonesia
Jozef Svajlenka Departmen of Construction Technology and Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Košice, 04200 Košice, Slovakia
Elina Mohd Husini Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Malaysia
Dwi Aryanto Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Universitas Sains Al-Qur’an, Wonosobo 56351, Indonesia
Annisa Nabila Arrizqi Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Planning, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia

Article ID: 1632

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/be1632

Keywords: architecture, energy, beach, local, material

Abstract

Energy conservation is an issue that is still being discussed in the architectural realm to create zero-net energy buildings. Buildings are considered to be significant contributors to energy waste, so they are a concern for experts in energy conservation issues. Buildings in hot areas require large amounts of energy in building operations. One of the hot areas is the coastal area. Residential houses on the coast of Indonesia use exposed brick materials. Energy use for buildings with exposed brick walls must be studied to create energy-efficient coastal buildings. The study aims to reveal the energy use and thermal load of residential houses with exposed brick walls on the coast. The study uses a simulation method using the Revit application. Data is obtained from a combination of field data and the Revit application. The analysis uses energy use analysis and cooling load analysis. Energy use analysis includes building performance factors, energy use intensity, life cycle energy use/cost, renewable energy potential, annual carbon emissions, and annual energy use/cost. The study results show that the energy use of residential houses in Demak is more significant than in Jepara. The characteristic of Demak, which has a higher air temperature than Jepara, is the main factor causing substantial energy use. Another condition is the architectural elements in each house that affect the thermal load on the building. The main findings obtained are that high air temperatures influence significant energy use. The shape of the building and ventilation elements of houses in Demak increase the air temperature in the room compared to houses in Jepara. Recommendations that need to be made are that when making a house, it needs to be designed to suit environmental conditions. The values of local wisdom in an area need to be maintained to increase the architectural value by providing thermal comfort for its occupants.

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2025-07-06

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Hermawan, H., Svajlenka, J., Husini, E. M., Aryanto, D., & Arrizqi, A. N. (2025). Energy and thermal load analysis of exposed brick houses on the coast. Building Engineering, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.59400/be1632

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