Yogyakarta, March 3, 2025 – The Urban and Regional Planning Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PWK UGM) held another guest lecture as part of the Data Analysis Methods and Techniques course. The lecture, titled Spatial Analysis for Planning, featured Firman Afrianto, S.T., M.T.—a practitioner and consultant in urban and regional planning from PT Sagamartha Ultima—as the main speaker.

The event took place at SGLC Room 5B2 and was opened by the course instructor, Isti Hidayati, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., who also gave an introduction highlighting the importance of spatial analysis in modern urban planning. The lecture aimed to provide students with deeper insight into the concepts and techniques of spatial analysis and its application in data-driven planning. read more

On February 19–20, 2025, Dewi Afiliyani (PWK UGM 2021) had the remarkable opportunity to be part of the expert team in the international accreditation process conducted by ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics) for the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs in Urban and Regional Planning (PWK) at Universitas Brawijaya.

During the assessment, Dewi Afiliyani actively participated in discussions and evaluations alongside the international assessor team, which included academics and professionals from both Germany and Indonesia. The assessment was carried out by experts from renowned institutions, including: read more

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Master of Urban Design Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada conducted a public lecture to mark the beginning of the Even Semester 2024/2025. The event was held online in Lecture Room 1, 3rd Floor, North Wing of DTAP FT UGM, and was also accessible virtually via Zoom Meeting for all students and alumni.

The Master of Urban Design Program invited Adrianto Santoso, S.T., M.T., IAI, the President Director of PT PSUD, as the guest speaker. He delivered a lecture on the topic “Architecture and the City: Research in Enriching Contextual Urban Architecture.” Adrianto Santoso provided comprehensive insights into urban design for new students while also offering in-depth perspectives to general urban design students on the importance of research in urban design to create contextually relevant urban solutions. read more

The Ecobreeze Team won 1st place in the Paper Competition SIGMA 2025, organized by the SEG & HAGI Student Chapter of Universitas Padjadjaran on February 22, 2025. The team consists of Ilkarizia Etro Candra Gabesya (KPJ 2023), Mulky Djati Sabila (KPJ 2023), and Zuhud Ahnaf Fauzi (PWK 2022).

In this competition, the Ecobreeze Team presented a scientific paper titled “ECOBREEZE: An Adaptive, Educational, and Constructive Spatial Technology Program Based on Land Surface Temperature for Reducing Air Conditioning in Urban Heat Islands as a Representation of SDGs 11 and 13 in Surabaya.” This research highlights the impact of Urban Heat Island (UHI) in urban areas and offers a Land Surface Temperature (LST)-based solution to reduce dependence on air conditioning (AC). Through this approach, their research supports the achievement of SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDGs 13 (Climate Action). read more

A team of alumni from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully earned an Honorable Mention in the EPOCH45 International Planning Competition, a multidisciplinary competition for students and young professionals in spatial planning for Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). The competition was organized in collaboration between Diponegoro University and MARS Architects, aiming to find innovative solutions for urban and landscape development in the next phase of IKN’s construction. The award announcement took place on March 18, 2025, at Erasmus Huis, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Jakarta. read more

On Thursday, December 11, 2024, the Closed Thesis Examination of Ade Nurma Prasetyo was conducted for the thesis titled “Performance Analysis of Balconies as Shading on Cooling Energy and Visual Comfort in Vertical Residential Buildings in Jakarta.” This thesis addresses the issue of sustainable development goals (SDG 11): sustainable cities and communities.

The Closed Examination took place in Room K1, 3rd Floor, Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FT UGM) and was attended by Dr. Eng. Agus Hariyadi, S.T., M.Sc. (Examiner), Ir. Jatmika Adi Suryabrata, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Examiner 1), and Ir. Sentagi Sesotya Utami, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPU. (Examiner 2). read more

Dr. Ir. Arif Kusumawanto, M.T., IPU., a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), recently published a scientific paper titled “Simulation Model of Green Open Space on Microclimate Performance in Tropical Coastal Area”. This Scopus-indexed research aims to simulate scenarios of green open space to mitigate heating and improve microclimate performance. The study aligns with SDGs number 11, which focuses on sustainable cities and communities.

The research involves collaboration with academics from various institutions, including: read more

Yogyakarta, 11 February 2025 – Master program for Urban Regional Planning conducted a guest lecture was held in the Development Management course, featuring three remarkable speakers: Prof. Andrew Butt, Dr. Melissa Neave, and Dr. Serene Ho. Prof. Andrew Butt is from RMIT University, he is an expert in rural and regional planning, blending technology with urban planning to create smarter and more sustainable cities. Dr. Melissa Neave is from RMIT University, she is an environmental geographer, focuses on managing natural resources and understanding the environmental impacts of urbanization. Dr. Serene Ho, from The University of Melbourne, known for her work on land tenure governance, shed light on the challenges of managing land data. read more

Yogyakarta, 7 February 2025 – Dr. Sonia Roitman, an Associate Professor in Development Planning at the University of Queensland, recently visited Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to share her insights on Indonesian Planning in Southern Planning Context, especially her insight on urban inequalities and housing policies. The event brought together UGM students, Paguyuban Kalijawi, and ARKOM, sparking a lively discussion about the unique and complex challenges and opportunities in urban development, particularly in Indonesia. read more

World of Windows is a video creation by the students of the 2023 Architecture Design Concentration, Master’s Program in the Architecture Study Program at UGM, as part of the coursework for Studio 1.

“Windows are an important aspect of architecture with various functions. They are generally used as openings for lighting and ventilation in buildings. However, windows also serve other functions for users, such as for communication, interaction, enjoying views, and even as aesthetic elements. Therefore, we chose the theme World of Windows to explore the functions of windows around us in greater depth. The information presented is not only about windows in an empirical sense, but also conceptually. This theme aims to delve deeper into the function and meaning of a window for humans.” read more