 Developing Perspectives for Sustainable Future: 76 professionals discussed innovative visions at the Holcim Awards workshop in BaliHolcim Awards workshop held in Bali
Bali, January 19, 2011 – Many of the innovative local and international construction practices in Indonesia have emerged from the island of Bali. This made the latest destination of the Indonesian workshop tour on the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction all the more interesting.
Ranidia Leeman, Commercial Building Solution Manager of Holcim Indonesia, opened the workshop by highlighting that the development of the building sector has a significant impact on the environment; 50% of the world's natural resources are absorbed in the construction process. In the operational process, the building sector uses 17% of clean water supply, and during its lifecycle it produces 40% of CO2 emissions.
The workshop speakers were: Prof. Gunawan Tjahjono, member of the Holcim Awards jury for the region Asia Pacific; Prima Wijaya, Holcim Awards Indonesia winner for the Next Generation category; and Myrza Yuliansyah, Encouragement Prize Winner, in the 2nd cycle of the Holcim Awards.
The key presentation on the topic of "Re-inventing construction” was given by internationally renowned architect Popo Danes from Bali. His presentation was centered on a joint art gallery and cafe. This building is a cultural meeting place and respects local-aspects; furthermore, it reduces operational costs and lowers the impact on the environment – thus balancing the triple bottom line of society, economy and environment.
The 76 workshop participants were actively involved in the thematic groups, assessing the Keynote Speaker’s project according to People, Planet, Prosperity, Progress and Proficiency – the five target issues for sustainable construction. Bali resident architect, Fransiska Prihadi, was leading one of the workshop groups. She discussed with them different aspects contributing to “Prosperity“ and also elaborated concrete actions which could be applied to current building developments.
Teamwork: learning how to evaluate projects according to the five target issues for sustainable construction
Third Holcim Awards workshop for Indonesian building professionals and students to discuss projects and visions in sustainable construction.
Surabaya, December 10, 2010 The third Indonesian workshop to present the Holcim Awards took place in Surabaya. During a one-day session, participants had the opportunity to interact with various professionals in sustainable construction and learn how to enter the competition online. General Manager of the Swiss-based Holcim Foundation, Edward Schwarz, took the opportunity to inaugurate the event with its over 90 guests including architects, planners, engineers and members of the IAI (Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia) - Surabaya chapter. Following the two previous workshops in Yogyakarta and Bandung, Prof. Gunawan Tjahjono (Professor at the University of Indonesia & Holcim Awards Jury Member in the region Asia Pacific), again presented the evaluation criteria of the jury by taking a close look at two projects from Asia which had won a Global Holcim Awards in 2008. Prima Wijaya, winner of the Next Generation category in the Holcim Awards Indonesia shared his ideas on the Garbage Facility and Community Development in Pademangan. The project was part of his thesis in the final year of Universitas Pelita Harapan. The design proposes the creation of a communal space above the railway track and to integrate it with a garbage handling and recycling facilities. Lim Yu Sing (Architect & Holcim Awards Indonesia main category winner) also presented his Caringin Family’Village’ Improvement as a model for affordable housing with vertical growth. To provide a more tangible example of sustainable construction applications, architect Jimmy Priatman shared his upcoming project – the Learning Resource Center. The Learning Resource Center is a state of the art 16 floor building which consists of training facilities for art, science and languages, and also of a student center. This building will be operated using solar and wind energy which reduces energy consumption by 50% and CO2 emissions by 1.6 mio kg per year compared to conventional buildings of this size. Divided into 5 groups, the workshop participants discussed and assessed this project using the 5 target issues of sustainable construction (Progress, Proficiency, Planet, People, and Prosperity). Each group then presented their findings and shared their own ideas for the 3rd International Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction which remains open for registration until March 23, 2011.  During the panel discussion with the workshop experts, the most important findings were summarized.
 More than 90 professionals and practitioners participated at the second Holcim Awards Workshop in Bandung, Indonesia2nd Sustainable Construction Workshop for Holcim Awards in Indonesia
Bandung, 23rd November 2010After the success of the first Holcim Awards Workshop in Yogyakarta, the representatives of the competition staged a second event in Bandung, West Java, and will visit three other cities in the beginning of 2011. More than 90 participants including well-known construction practitioners, educators and also members of Ikatan Arsitektur Indonesia and Ikatan Ahli Perencanaan Indonesia participated in the event held in the Hilton Hotel Ballroom. The goal of these workshops are to discuss how new approaches to construction can contribute a sustainable built environment and how project owners, planners and architects can participate in the regional and global Holcim Awards competition. The speakers at the event were Ranidia Leeman (Holcim Awards Coordinator for Indonesia), Prof. Gunawan Tjahjono (Professor in the University of Indonesia & Holcim Awards Jury Member for the region Asia Pacific), Myrza Yuliansyah (Architect & Holcim Awards Encouragement Prize Winner 2008), and Lim Yu Sing (Architect & Holcim Awards winner from Indonesia). Prof. Gunawan Tjahjono elaborated on what juries are looking for in the competition, how the juries evaluate the entries using five target issues; Progress, People, Planet, Prosperity and Proficiency, and tips on how to get a good review from the juries. Both Lim Yu Sing and Myrza Yuliansyah shared their winning projects to the participants and encouraged them to be the next winner from Indonesia for Holcim Awards 3rd Cycle. To stimulate ideas from participants and to give them a better understanding on how a sustainable project can be executed locally, Achmad D. Tardiyana (Architect & Lecturer of ITB) shared his project, Rumah Baca. Rumah Baca is a combination between his own private residence and also a library for his surrounding community. The house is built vertically with an efficient footprint of 28% from the total land area, allowing large green space. The construction of the building also uses 80% of recycled wood material and activating the local workers to help build the house. The project was then evaluated by the participants using the five target issues and discussed together afterwards. Further Holcim Awards Workshops will be held in Surabaya, Bali, and Jakarta  As an exercise, the participants were asked to evaluate the Rumah Baca project applying the five target issues for sustainable construction.
 Experts and practitioners discuss sustainable construction in one of a series of workshops to be held across Indonesia.
Holcim Awards Workshop, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
“Developing Perspectives for Sustainable Future”As part of an effort to bring to life the concept of “sustainable construction” and promote the 3rd International Holcim Awards competition within Indonesia, the first in a series of workshops across Indonesia was held in Yogyakarta in September 2010. Organized by the local Holcim Group company, PT Holcim Indonesia, the workshop examined different perspectives and priorities of sustainable construction. Around 70 practitioners including architects, planners, engineers and academics from Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang attended the event. As opening topic Ranidia Leeman, Holcim Awards coordinator in Indonesia, introduced the awards competition to the audience. The Holcim Awards is currently open for entries until March 23, 2011. Offering a total of USD 2 million in prize money, entries may be submitted online at:  www.holcimawards.orgUnique perspectives were shared by Prof. Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. Prof. Tjahjono, a member of the regional Holcim Awards jury for Asia Pacific (2008 and 2011) explained how entries in the competition were evaluated on the basis of the Holcim Foundation’s “target issues” for sustainable construction: Progress, People, Planet, Prosperity and Proficiency. Prof. Tjahjono explained that Indonesians had already been strong supporters of the Holcim Awards competition. “Indonesia was responsible for the second largest number of entries in the previous Holcim Awards competition. This time, I hope to see also a strong improvement in the overall quality of the entries,” he said. For a detailed profile of Prof. Tjahjono please see: Profile - Gunawan TjahjonoWinners of the Holcim Awards Encouragement prize 2008 for Asia Pacific, Myrza Yuliansyah and Lim Yu Sing, also provided an overview of their winning project, “Constructing sustainability awareness for children”. Both gave their tips on how to enter the competition: “Don’t be discouraged by the international scale of Holcim Awards – but consider it as an opportunity for learning and self-development” said Lim Yu Sing. The workshop was enriched by two local keynote speakers who are renowned sustainability practitioners from Yogyakarta. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) lecturer Laretna Adhisakti shared her previous experience in preserving an architectural heritage site and the importance of contributing to cultural sustainability. Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) lecturer Mr Winarna shared his vision for creating a sustainable development strategy for low income settlements. The participants in the workshop enjoyed a mix of presentations and working sessions, where a series of sustainable construction evaluation methodologies were put to the test. “I am very pleased with what I received today, I have never experienced an event like this before” said Dewi, an architecture consultant. Group sessions also brainstormed a range of project ideas that could contribute to local social sustainability including the remediation of abandoned public areas, public awareness for waste treatment, and floating houses in flood-prone areas. Holcim Indonesia will conduct additional Holcim Awards workshops in Jakarta (November 16th), Bandung (November 23rd), Surabaya (December 10th) and Bali (January 19th, 2011). The Holcim Awards competition is an initiative of the Swiss-based Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. The Holcim Awards (main category) of the competition is open to architects, planners, engineers, project owners, builders and construction firms that showcase sustainable responses to technological, environmental, socioeconomic and cultural issues with contemporary building and construction. Projects are eligible for the competition if they have reached an advanced stage of design but must not have started construction before July 1, 2010. In addition, the Holcim Awards seeks visions and ideas for the “Next Generation” (student category), open to student projects created within university programs at final year bachelor level or above (including master’s and PhD). For more information on Holcim Awards competition including a “Step-by-step” guide on how to participate, please visit: www.holcimawards.org
 Holcim Awards Jury Member Prof Gunawan Tjahjono explained the evaluation criteria for project submissions to around 70 practitioners attending the workshop.
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