Year: 2026 | Month: January | Volume: 13 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 233-241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260122
The Integration of Aesthetics, Cost Efficiency, and Buildability in Construction Projects: A Case Study of the Kotabaru Creative Hub
Muhammad Rijalul Fikri Ananta, Aqli Mursadin
Civil Engineering Graduate Program, Faculty of Engineering, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Muhammad Rijalul Fikri Ananta
ABSTRACT
This study examines the dynamics of integrating aesthetics, cost efficiency, and Buildability in building design through the analytical approaches of Function Effectiveness, Semantic Differential (SD), and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The research employed two types of questionnaires: a Likert scale-based questionnaire to capture respondents' perceptions of the indicators, which were then analyzed using the Function Effectiveness and SD methods, and a dedicated AHP questionnaire to determine the priority of criteria and sub-criteria in decision-making. The results of the Function Effectiveness analysis indicated that all tested indicators fall within the "moderate" category in supporting the design function of buildings. The SD test revealed that the texture and material indicators are the primary aspects influencing design considerations, consistently ranking in the top three. Meanwhile, the AHP results showed that Buildability holds the highest priority as the main criterion in design decisions, followed by aesthetic dimension and lastly cost efficiency. These findings demonstrate the dynamic prioritization among the three aspects, where functionality and ease of construction are emphasized, without entirely neglecting the value of aesthetics and cost efficiency in building design decisions.
Keywords: Aesthetics, AHP, Buildability, Function Effectiveness, Semantic Differential
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