BAN-PT or Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi is an institution that has a vision to be a dignified, credible, and accountable institution and to be strategic and international in supporting the establishment of a superior and characterized higher education system (BAN-PT, 2016). The BAN-PT accreditation process is carried out through a process, namely uploading files and visits by BAN-PT assessors. BAN-PT assessors are experts in the field of science or practice representing BAN-PT in the accreditation study program.

On Friday, August 3, 2018, two assessors from BAN-PT, namely Bambang Setyoko S.T., M.Eng and Prof. Dr. Ir. Slamet Trisutomo, MS. visits to the Architecture Engineering Study Program, Gadjah Mada University. Bambang Setyoko S.T., M.Eng is a lecturer from Diponegoro University, while Prof. Dr. Ir. Slamet Trisutomo, MS is a Professor from Hasanuddin University.

The visit starts at 08.30-09.30 at the Faculty of Engineering, and at 09.30-11.30 with a session of the Architecture Engineering Study Program in the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering. After a break and lunch together, at 13.30-14.30 visits with joint sessions of alumni, users, and students, as well as field trips. Then the discussion ended with an assessment by two assessors from BAN-PT.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, based on the decision of BAN-PT No. 2145/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/VIII/2018, BAN-PT issued an Accreditation Certificate stating that the Architecture Engineering Study Program in the Undergraduate Program of Gadjah Mada University, Sleman Regency was Accredited “A”. This certificate is valid for 5 years from 7 August 2018 to 7 August 2023.

The Department of Architecture and Planning again held a public lecture that was open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, both those from the Urban and Regional Planning Study Program and the Architectural Engineering Study Program. The public lecture this time carries the theme “Contemporary Issues of Cities in Europe” with the speaker Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Wibisono, MUP., M.Sc who is a lecturer from the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering himself.

This public lecture discusses the ways of big cities in Europe who are members of the European Union in dealing with the latest urban issues, such as urban pollution, the tendency of the population to live in urban areas, and the positive and negative impacts resulting from migration to urban areas. In the Urban Agenda for the European Union, it was stated that there were 3 strategies used to deal with these urban issues, namely:

1. Smart Growth, where urban development is based on resources and technology. Economic development is based on knowledge, research and innovation.
2. Green Growth, where urban development is oriented towards environmental sustainability.
3. Inclusive Growth, where the development of the city must involve all parties, without any alienated parties.

However, in implementing these strategies it is also necessary to have a commitment from the European Union to provide mutual support in improving the quality of life of its citizens, as well as efforts to increase economic competitiveness. In addition, it is also necessary to anticipate new challenges, such as population migration and socio-economic changes.

The public lecture ended with a door prize distribution from the department. There are various kinds of door prizes provided, including books, totebags, t-shirts and snacks. The door prizes are given on condition that the participants present can answer the questions given. The atmosphere was very lively because the participants scrambled to answer questions.

Monday, August 6 2018 is the start date of “Pelatihan Pembelajar Sukses Mahasiswa Baru” or commonly referred to as PPSMB. This activity lasted for one week which included two series of events, namely PPSMB PALAPA (university level) and PPSMB Kesatria (faculty level). On the same day, that is on August 6, 2018 there was also the reception of parents of new students. Parents of new students are invited to attend university level meetings at 09.00-12.00 at Grha Sabha Pramana, then continued faculty level meetings at 13.00-14.00 at KPFT, and departmental meetings at 14.00-16.00 at the Department of Architecture and Planning.

After the PPSMB PALAPA program and the PPSMB Faculty were completed on Monday, August 13, 2018, the welcoming event continued with the Infoday program from the Department of Architecture and Planning Engineering. For new students in the 2018 class of Architecture Engineering Study Program, the event starts with the first lecture by Pak Budi Sumaatmaja at 09.30-12.00 and then continued with an explanation of the Architecture Engineering Study Program and the explanation of the student organizations that take part in the study program, namely KMTA.

At the same time, the Regional and City Planning Study Program also held Infoday for new students in 2018. The event began with a Tour of the Department of Architecture and Planning at 07.00-08.00, then Introduction to the Department of Architecture and Planning at 08.00-09.30, which followed by the introduction of the Regional and City Planning Study Program as well as the student organizations that take shelter in it namely HMTPWK. This Infoday program lasts until 12.00 WIB.

The events held as a venue to welcome new students in 2018 are expected to be a provision in the life of lectures for the next four years. In addition, parents of new students are also expected to be able to understand and understand the world of lectures in the Department of Architecture and Planning so that they can continue to support their sons and daughters in achieving achievements.

The International Conference on Indonesian Architecture and Planning (ICIAP) is a conference and field trip program that held once every two years by the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University. ICIAP 2018 is the 4^th Biennale since the first ICIAP was held in 2012. The event was held on July 26-27, 2018 at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University. ICIAP 2018 is held with a support from the Asia Center Japan Foundation.

The theme at ICIAP 2018 is “Planning and Design in Disruptive Era”. This theme is based on the latest trends which show a dramatic and significant shift in seeing things that are common from conventional approach to ‘disruptive innovation’ that occur in various fields, including planning and design. Disruptive innovation is not only the foundation of current academic discourse, but also requires a new approach in observing, criticizing and analyzing current issues and challenges for the future.

This conference presents academics, researchers, and practitioners from all over the world to exchange knowledge and experience on the ideas of Indonesian Architecture and Planning.

Opening of ICIAP 2018 by the Dean of FT-UGM, Prof. Ir. Nizam, M.Sc., Ph.D

On the first day (7/26), the keynote speaker was Prof. Jon Lang (University of New South Wales – Australia) and Prof. Liou Shuenn-Renn (National Cheng Kung University – Taiwan). At this conference, Prof. Jon Lang delivered a presentation on the topic “Urban Design Today: Where is it going?”. Whereas Prof. Liou Shuenn-Renn raised the topic “Challenges of Planning and Design in the Era of Circular Economy”. The keynote speech session was guided by moderator Prof. Bakti Setiawan. Meanwhile, the invited speech session presented Prof. Kunihiro Narumi (Kansai University – Japan) with the topic “Time Diving of Urban Areas of Osaka in Layered Maps” and Prof. Sun Sheng Han (The University of Melbourne – Australia) with the topic “Responding to a Disruptive Innovation in Urban Transport: The New Generation Shared Bicycles in Beijing, Singapore and Melbourne”. The invited speech session was guided by moderator Ir. Ikaputra, M.Eng., Ph.D

Plenary Session atmosphere on the first day (7/26)

On the second day (27/7), there were three invited speakers, Mellyana Frederika (UN Pulse Lab – Jakarta, Indonesia), Prof. Yoshiaki Kubota (University of Toyama – Japan) and Prof. Bakti Setiawan (Gadjah Mada University – Yogyakarta, Indonesia). At this conference, Ms. Mellyana Frederika presented the topic “Taking Indonesia’s Digital Pulse (Data Driven Innovation for Cities)”, Prof. Yoshiaki Kubota with the topic “Urban Innovation for Sustainable Development: Case of Toyama City”, meanwhile Prof. Bakti Setiawan raised the topic “Educating Preparing Planners for the Era of Disruption: The Need for Reflective (or Disruptive?) Practitioners”. The invited speech session was guided by the moderator Dr. Laretna Trisnantari Adishakti.

Plenary Session atmosphere on the second day (27/7)

At ICIAP 2018, 183 abstracts from Indonesia and internationally (Japan, Taiwan, Germany, England, Austria and Australia) have been selected through a blind-review process by reviewers from Indonesia (UGM, UI and ITB) and internationally. From the selection process, 120 papers were accepted to attend the conference. A total of 110 presenters and 20 non-presenters attended the event in Yogyakarta.

Panel Session

In addition to producing publications in the form of proceedings, ICIAP 2018 also contributes to strengthening and expanding the partnership between Gadjah Mada University and researchers and institutions throughout the world.

Strengthen international partnerships

See you at ICIAP 2020 !!

Two students of Architecture Study Program, Department of Architecture and Planning (JUTAP) UGM won 2nd place in the 2015 Indonesia Landscape Design Competition (ILDC) held by the Landscape Architecture Student Association (Himaskap) IPB, in collaboration with the Bogor City Government and the Bird Community Indonesia on Saturday (10/17/2015) at Bogor City Hall.

The two students, Bayu Kusuma Adi and Natasha Nurul Annisa, redesigned the Ahmad Yani City Forest area in the middle of the city of Bogor to become a safe and comfortable habitat for birds who live and migrate. This is not easy to do, given the surrounding situation which is a city area that is crowded with activity and has a high noise level.

They raised the main concept of ” Co-Exist: It ‘s Mine, It’ s Yours, It ‘s Ours! “Which emphasizes the importance of humans sharing habitat with nature. The experience of ‘co-exist’ is presented in the division of regions into 3 zones, namely Bird Sanctuary, Human Sanctuary, and Co-existence Area. Bird Sanctuary which has the largest area is focused on being a safe and comfortable bird habitat with local vegetation collection. The Human Sanctuary that picks up the visitors from the entrance is equipped with play and relax facilities, as well as attractive attractive ground cover.

Whereas Co-existence Area offers opportunities for visitors to see the surrounding environment through the perspective of birds, 3 meters above the ground, as well as peering at bird life through the shelter on ground. Sustainable life is also a concern and pursued through the rainwater treatment system on site for green corridor irrigation.

Before heading to Bogor to take part in an open judging, the students’ work has been filtered first through closed judging, along with student works of architecture and other landscape architecture from all over Indonesia. “We are very grateful to have the opportunity to qualify for the open judging and eventually get the 2nd place. The input from the judges, especially in the areas of vegetation and landscapes, is very useful for us and will enrich our insights as architects later,” Bayu said.