Zero emission and clean energy concept for campus area in hot-humid tropical climate

PurposeThis research is oriented to the need for new ideas related to the concept of a green campus that respond to climate change. The concept is simulated with a campus area in Indonesia, a country that requires a lot of school planning for human resource development that requires clean, renewable energy and zero emissions in a humid tropical climate.Design/methodology/approachThe research was carried out in a mixed qualitative-quantitative method using field observations and literature studies through an approach to developing a pedagogical pattern of cognitive, affective and psychomotor, relevant theoretical studies and comprehensive analysis of all variables and aspects. Analysis through the parameter matrix of green buildings and green campuses to produce a zero emission and energy efficient campus area concept.FindingsThe concept of an integrated campus area model that can holistically save energy optimally and free from emissions and can produce graduates who are aware and have high cognitive, affective and psychomotor competencies toward environmental conservation efforts. Green campus design is not only physical design, but needs to be integrated with green curriculum content.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of this research is in the scope of architectural and environmental sciences.Practical implicationsThe practical implication of this research is a new green campus concept that is environmentally friendly and sustainable in a hot-humid tropical climate.Social implicationsThis research revives the cognitive, affective and psychomotor competencies of human individuals at the highest level to equip the ability to repair and maintain the environment. The research resulted in a refinement of the green campus concept that was integrated into the curriculum.Originality/valueA holistic and integrated green campus concept between the development of campus area design and human development aspects.