Energy Efficiency Improvement Strategies for High-Rise Apartment in Bintaro Using the EDGE Assessment Tool

Abstract The implementation of green building concepts is becoming increasingly important in light of the growing awareness of the environmental impacts of the construction sector. This research focuses on the importance of implementing green building concepts, especially in apartment structures. EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) is an assessment tool used to determine whether a building can be classified as a green building. Based on prior studies, the apartment buildings in Bintaro, which serve as the case study, have not met the minimum required energy savings standard of 20% stipulated by EDGE. This study aims to identify strategies for applying green building concepts that would enable these apartments to achieve energy efficiency standards. This research employs a quantitative methodology, utilizing simulations with the EDGE application to evaluate and optimize energy performance strategies for achieving green building standards in existing apartment structures. The results of this research demonstrate various feasible strategies that can be implemented to enhance energy efficiency, particularly for existing apartment buildings. By optimizing artificial lighting with sensors, implementing energy-saving technologies, and using smart meters for energy monitoring, the apartment buildings in Bintaro can achieve the minimum energy efficiency standard of 20.14% required for EDGE certification as a green building.