The Doctoral Program in Architecture of the Department of Architecture and Planning (DTAP), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has once again achieved a significant academic milestone through the publication of two scientific works in reputable international publications. These publications demonstrate the contribution of the academic community of the Doctoral Program in Architecture to addressing various global challenges, ranging from indoor thermal comfort to the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. read more

The Architecture Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Matereality Lecture on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lecture Room 1 (K1). The session, which took place from 08:30 to 11:00 WIB, featured Daikin Air Conditioning as the guest speaker, presenting a special topic on ventilation systems in hotel buildings.

The lecture opened with remarks from Ms. Nur Zahrotunnisaa Zagi, who explained the course contract for Matereality as well as the point-based system, which serves as a prerequisite for enrolling in the Materiality in Architecture course. The event was attended by undergraduate architecture students and was mandatory for students of the Comprehensive Technology Studio, as the hotel design theme directly aligned with the studio project for the semester. read more

Yogyakarta, May 30, 2025 – The Undergraduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a guest lecture on May 30, 2025, with the topic “Principles and Implementation of Resilient Cities in Contemporary Urban Development through a Global Perspective.” The lecture was conducted online and open to the general public.

This session invited Nini Purwajati, Programs Lead and Head of Asia Pacific Engagement at Resilient Cities Network, as the speaker to share her knowledge and experiences related to the concept of Resilient Cities. read more

From May 16 to 20, 2025, the sixth cohort of the Master of Urban Design program (2024 intake) conducted a field observation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the co-creation tactical placemaking phase in the Comprehensive Exploration Studio course. The project was themed Designing a Low-Emission Area in the Sanur Coastal Region, under the supervision of Dr. Ikaputra and Prof. Bambang Hari Wibisono. This academic activity was part of a collaborative initiative between the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia and Pustral UGM (Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies), involving active participation from local communities and key stakeholders. read more

On March 5–6, 2025, a delegation from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the 19^th Southeast Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event, themed “Innovation for Green and Sustainable Future,” showcased discussions on innovation and sustainability. Among the UGM delegation team was Dr. Ir. Tri Mulyani Sunarharum, S.T., a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning. She was accompanied by four other UGM representatives: Ir. Ali Awaludin, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., IPU., ACPE; Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Herianto, S.T., M.Eng., IPU., ASEAN Eng.; Dr. Ahmad Nasikun, S.T., M.Sc.; and Prof. Bertha Maya Sopha, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM, ASEAN Eng. read more

Towards the end of 2023, DTAP students made another achievement through the Indonesia DfGE Design Competition 2023. The event was organized by IFC and EDGE together with 20 partner universities that are members of the Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) program engaged in green building. This national competition was attended by 53 participating teams which were then filtered into 10 winners with 5 main winners. Universitas Gadjah Mada itself sent 4 teams, all of which were DTAP students and mentored by Dr. Ir. Jatmika Adi Suryabrata, M.Sc., Dr.Eng. Nedyomukti Imam Syafii, S.T., M.Sc., and Dr.Eng. Agus Haryadi, S.T., M.Sc. read more