Greenbuilding and Building Strength: Concept and Evaluation (Case Study in Universitas Negeri Padang)

Buildings are a contributor to the use of energy on earth. This is a concern of the global community, so that it can be managed properly for the future. There are many regulations governing public buildings, but many buildings are designed not to comply with these rules. This study examines the implementation of the green building concept and measures the strength of the Universitas Negeri Padang building structure. The research sample is 5 buildings that are considered to have problems based on the category of building conditions. This research is an evaluation research with a mixed methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). The results showed that the implementation of the green building concept in the Universitas Negeri Padang building was not optimal and needed to be improved, especially in terms of low waste utilization and the lack of use of renewable energy sources and rainwater. Meanwhile, the strength of the concrete in the 5 buildings evaluated was above the average strength standards, and the buildings were eligible to be included in the criteria for environmentally friendly buildings. The results of this study contribute to improving the quality of the Universitas Negeri Padang building as a support towards a world class university and support sustainable development goals.