IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN BUILDING FOR ENERGY SAVINGS POTENTIAL IN NIPAH MALL BUILDING

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Makassar's population growth has spurred a significant increase in economic activities, leading to a notable surge in energy demand. The building sector, responsible for nearly 40% of the national energy consumption, plays a central role. Achieving the 2025 goal of 23% new and renewable energy (NRE) utilization necessitates a meticulously designed renewable energy plan, with a specific focus on the building sector. Energy consumption within this sector contributes significantly to carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, emphasizing the urgency of transitioning to sustainable development through green building principles. Nipah Mall and Office Building in East Indonesia exemplify this commitment, earning the Green Building Council Indonesia's (GBCI) Gold Certificate for their wholehearted embrace of green building principles. Natural lighting and ventilation potential further enhance their environmental performance.Research, employing quantitative and qualitative methods, meticulous observations, and data collection, finds that Nipah Mall & Office consumes approximately 70.5 kWh/m2/year of electrical energy, roughly 0.2% of the annual energy consumption standard. Impressively, it earns 15 out of 16 points in the GBCI EEC1 category, confirming compliance with electrical energy standards. This study aims to elucidate the potential benefits and outcomes of green building practices, particularly in energy conservation, contributing to a sustainable future.