Breeze block as an alternative of green building material

Conclusion:

Overall, our research on breeze blocks has provided valuable insights into the properties, design, and applications of this versatile building material. While there are some limitations to its use, such as its low thermal mass, breeze blocks offer a range of benefits in terms of durability, affordability, and creative potential. As the construction industry continues to evolve, we believe that breeze blocks will remain a relevant and important building material. There is also a more friendly material to make the blocks ; through recycled materials like bricks or roofs get repurposed into a blocks. Beside are the step by step how recycled construction materials turn into a beautiful breeze blocks.

Bricks and other construction materials are gathered and pulverized into very smooth powdery consistency

Raw materials are mixed with water and then the machine will smooth the mixure down

The materials get into the machine and then it will go through the mold and it will be cut down according to order’s size

Recycled blocks are ready

Reuse of Museum Fatahillah’s display area into tourism office

The Fatahillah Museum is a cultural and historical landmark in Jakarta, Indonesia, attracting visitors from all over the world. However, the museum’s limited display area has become a challenge in accommodating the growing number of tourists. To address this issue, repurposing the museum’s display area into a tourism office has been proposed. The conversion of the display area into a tourism office would create a more organized system for tourism-related activities. The office could offer a range of services, including information on local attractions, tours, and accommodations.

It could also serve as a platform for local businesses to promote their products and services to tourists. To ensure the success of this transition, careful planning and execution are necessary. The office would also need to be designed in a way that complements the museum’s historical architecture and ambiance. Overall, repurposing the display area of the Fatahillah Museum into a tourism office would be a practical and beneficial solution for both visitors and local businesses. It would enhance the overall tourism experience and contribute to the growth of the local economy.

Sustainable design as a solution in a reused space

The office has 5 admins, 1 secretary and 1 director. There will be freelance tourist guide that come every peak season and at maximum the office capacity will housed 10 to 15 people. The concept for the office is a simple tropical style that boost the creativity of the employee, while making sure they will be comfortable during office hours. The layout is pretty open, employee dealing with public is located near the display area outside, and it get more private where the director located at the back of the office.

As soon as you walk into the office, there will be indoor garden where you will be rejuvenated when you walk, uplift the mood and heighten creativity for everyone that work. The use of glass material also lessen the need to use artificial lighting indoor, and huge window from the museum also help bringing natural lighting inside. Every lamps in this office use LED lamps using low energy, and the wood used are a certified