A Cultural Shift towards a Sustainable, Bicycle-Oriented Living in Bali Gusti Ayu Made Suartika, Alexander Cuthbert, Kadek Edi Saputra, Ni Made Swanendri, I Made Agus Dharmadiatmika Jurnal Kajian Bali, 2026 This paper focuses on the development of a sustainable bicycle-led transport system in Bali. Since the coronavirus pandemic, bicycle use has accelerated globally as a cheap, safe, sustainable and healthy form of transport. But given its global reputation for tourism, Bali is lagging massively behind bicycle transport in more developed economies. So, the paper progresses in five stages. First, the global context for bicycle use is examined. Second, in addition to a more efficient transport system, extraordinary benefits are considered in terms of economic, environmental, societal and human health. Third, due to the lack of prior studies, the Indonesian context is necessarily presented from a seriously constrained data base, and existing legislation. Fourth, the results from an extensive user-focused empirical survey were analyzed. Finally, a series of proposals are suggested for planning policy that would necessarily support bicycle use in Bali.
Sustainability and vernacular architecture-Bale Tengah, the symbolic representation of the life-cycle in the Tengangan Pegeringsingan community Kadek Edi Saputra, Alexander Rankine Cuthbert, Gusti Ayu Made Suartika, Naniek Kohdrata, I Made Agus Dharmadiatmika, et al. Arteks Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur, 2025 This article examines a sustainable architectural tradition embodied in the formation of the Bale Tengah within the Tenganan Pegeringsingan community in Bali. The Bale Tengah has been selected for its distinctive symbolic role in representing the conception of the life cycle within the broader framework of Tenganan’s belief system. The study seeks to establish a connection between vernacular architectural forms and practices, the sustainable utilization of natural resources, and the continuous assurance of equitable access to these resources for the community across generations. On one hand, the research investigates deeply embedded and well-practiced belief systems, such as the krama adat’s collective codes, social mores, and ethical values. On the other hand, it analyzes five determining elements of architectural formation symbolism, form, structure, construction, and the materials employed. A qualitative methodology has been adopted, combining subjective interpretation with empirical field research. Data collection was undertaken through a series of architectural documentations and in-depth interviews involving key community figures and krama adat village leaders. The findings reveal that although the term “sustainability” is absent from the Tenganan Pegeringsingan vocabulary, the community’s traditional dwelling embodies the essence of sustainable practice. Both the conception and construction of the Bale Tengah reflect a philosophy of safeguarding the future by maintaining social cohesion and ensuring the conservation of natural resources. This process historically rooted and self-reflective has played a crucial role in sustaining the endurance and continuity of the Tenganan Pegeringsingan community.
Study of design criteria for the Ayung River estuary area as an urban riverfront park in Denpasar City, Bali I Made Agus Dharmadiatmika, Kadek Edi Saputra, Naniek Kohdrata, Hinako Yamagami Sinergi Indonesia, 2023 Public green open space management currently tends to be in strategic areas in Denpasar City, such as the Sanur coastal area, city center, and city roads. This centralization will, in time, create a feeling of saturation and require a new atmosphere and unequal development. One of the efforts is to explore the potential of vacant land in coastal areas that have yet to be touched by development, one of which is the estuary of the Ayung River. The community currently uses the edge of the estuary of the Ayung River for recreational activities. The first step is to have a design that supports this function, especially since this area has ecological benefits for the city. The research objectives can accommodate the community's needs, managers, regional potential, and sustainable landscape design approaches. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis technique using walkability analysis and triangulation approaches. The results of the study integrate the theory of sustainable coastal area landscape design by producing design criteria, namely: Socio-cultural function design criteria with the principle approach of environmental community involvement, Economic function design criteria with the application of the economic tenets involving Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Environmental function criteria with the principles of waste management, linkage criteria with an energy efficiency function approach, and aesthetic function design criteria with a safe and comfortable material principle approach.
Community-based ecotourism planning in the intensive-used zone of Taman Nasional Bali Barat, Gilimanuk, Jembrana N W F Utami, I M A Dharmadiatmika Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, 2020 Taman Nasional Bali Barat (TNBB) is conservation area for many species including a protected bird species of Curik Bali (Leucopsar Rothschildi) and the ecosystems of the park is vulnerable so that it requires to be protected. To develop the region, especially a conservation area, we need a balance ecosystem management while providing benefits to the local community. The objectives of this study were inventorying a physical, social, economic and cultural resources of the park and at the same time planning the area by considering a balance between environmental protection and providing benefits for the community. Our focus area was on the national park management unit I (SPTN I) of intensive-used zone (iz). This research was conducted with the survey method through several stages. Firstly, inventory by conducting observation, interview and literature study. The second stage was analysis-synthesis phase by implementing SWOT analysis and spatial analysis. The last one was planning stage by selecting program and priorities and implementing it into spatial zoning. Based on our analysis, there were four buffer villages found in the area (Blimbingsari, Ekasari, Gilimanuk, Melaya) with five types of forest ecosystems (tropical rain forest, mangrove, monsoon, savannah and coastal forest). We develop the area into two area namely main area and supporting area with proportion of 31% main area and 69% supporting area. In main area, it characterized as community independently managing an ecotourism enterprise. In contrary in supporting area, it characterized as community depend on ecotourism enterprises while they might work in private or regional or cooperative companies.
The spectrum of city park service scope: Case study of Lapangan Puputan Badung and Lapangan Puputan Margarana Denpasar-Bali N Kohdrata, G A M Suartika, A A K Krisnandika, L S Yusiana, I M A Dharmadiatmika Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, 2019 This research aims to find the spectrum of a park service scope from two city parks in Denpasar, a densely populated city. The city parks in study are Lapangan Puputan Badung and Lapangan Puputan Margarana as city public facilities of Denpasar – Bali that is said to improve citizen quality of life and environment as well. However, this research focuses to see how city parks in Bali serve their users. This study uses a survey research method. Sample of respondents are chosen using accidental sampling technique with questionnaire as media of data collection. Data series include, users’ age, frequency of visit, activities, and domicile. Research findings are analysed spatially and descriptively as well. Result shows that most visitors are young people who spend time mostly for exercising and other recreational activities. It is also interesting to see that both city park users are regular visitors. They visit the parks at least 1 to 2 time per week and spend 1 to 2 hours in there. The parks users mostly come from densely populated areas. That shows the importance of city parks as complement to a city. However, as a city that going to smart city, ICT has not been recognized much. As conclusion, the spectrum of city parks service scope of Denpasar still ranging in traditional functions of public green open space. A city park serves a man-made nature-like place for people to get refresh within an urban landscape setting.
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