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The policy and practice of apartment provision: a test case for Australia’s New Urban Agenda
Authors: Alves Tom 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Despite the low-density form of Australian cities, metropolitan planning policies have long supported urban consolidation and residential densification, with the objective of achieving a more sustainable urban form. However, recent high levels of apartment development, especially in the capital cities, have failed to deliver the social and environmental advantages anticipated from providing higher density housing in established areas. Instead, rapid densification has occurred alongside, and is directly related to, a substantial decline in the affordability of housing for rent and purchase, and spatial polarisation of housing markets.
Drawing upon the author’s direct involvement in policy development and regulatory reform, the paper provides a detailed investigation of the policy, governance and regulatory frameworks for apartment development in Australia’s major cities, and the specific attempts in recent years to reform these to achieve better outcomes. The research uses Ball’s ‘structures of housing provision’ framework of housing systems analysis to offer a unique contribution to the literature on urban sustainability transitions.
The paper finds that apartments represent a persistent problem for Australian planning and, furthermore, that resolving this problem will be critical to managing Australia’s transition to urban sustainability, while improving access to quality, affordable housing. Relevant strategies and successful points of intervention are identified.
Apartments as a development type pose a unique set of challenges for planning and other regulatory systems. Recent proliferation of apartments has highlighted the contingent nature of existing development controls, which have evolved in conjunction with market processes and established structures of housing provision, principally suburban housing growth. Apartment development presents a challenge to this established model, akin to the challenge that integrated sustainable development represents for planning systems as a whole. This paper provides a framework for understanding emergent pathways from the current impasse and some practical directions.
Call for a Definition and Paradigm Shift in Energy Performance Gap Research
Authors: Janser Marcel , Hubbuch Markus , Windlinger Lukas 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
There is a growing interest in research dealing with energy performance gaps of buildings. Energy performance gaps are usually defined as the difference between energy demand as predicted during the planning phase and energy demand as measured during operation. It is assumed that the research strand, by reducing such gaps, contributes to the United Nations SDGs 7 (clean energy), 11 (sustainable cities) and 13 (climate action). However, in this conceptual article based on literature review we argue that blind spots in the current definition of energy performance gap research (embodied energy, gap between optimal and planned energy performance, greenhouse gas emissions, dynamic character) and weaknesses of frequently used scientific paradigms (techno-economic, psychological) may lead to the fact that the measures identified to eliminate energy-wasting and climate-damaging practices are of limited value. In fact, it is quite possible that conventional energy performance gap research even contributes to perpetuating such practices. The authors therefore call for a definition and paradigm shift in energy performance gap research, suggesting two broader definitions of the research subject (called life cycle energy performance gaps and climate performance gaps) and a promising alternative scientific paradigm (practice theory).
A coordination perspective on dialogue processes between planners and developers in a sustainable urban development project
Authors: Törnå N , Lidelöw S , Stehn L 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Several of Sweden’s Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) use developer dialogue processes between them and building actors to aid in the implementation of urban development projects. The idea is often to achieve ambitious local sustainability and to encourage a generally appreciated collaborative culture; however, processes of planners/developers interactions are challenging to manage in practice. In this study, we aim to depict and analyse a developer dialogue process used by a Swedish LPA in an on-going sustainable urban development project through the theoretical lens of organizational coordination mechanisms. Particular focus is placed on exploring how planners and develops interact while negotiating and implementing locally defined sustainability priorities. Empirical material was collected through document analysis, workshops and interviews with LPA representatives. Findings from the ongoing study indicates that the LPA manage a mixture of formal and informal interdependencies throughout in an attempt to achieve a greater fulfilment of their sustainability goals, and better outcomes in terms of product compliance. Furthermore, the use of coordination mechanisms for analysing the project seems to represent an important instrumental knowledge gap for better understanding sustainable urban development projects’ implementation and outcomes.
How youth are socially engaged in parks: a participatory-approach for understanding youth perceptions and use patterns
Authors: Ziaesaeidi Parisa , Cushing Debra Flanders , Washington Tracy , Buys Laurie 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Parks are often linked to physical activity for youth provided by park equipment and amenities. Yet, urban green spaces and parks can also afford important opportunities for young people to develop a sense of community, identity and be socially engaged. Spending more time in green spaces can significantly impact the satisfaction and well-being of park users. In this respect, the attractiveness of parks to youth is an important factor to support socially cohesive behaviours. Differences in park preferences and user needs are important, particularly since research often seeks to understand where park users of all ages spend their time and with whom, rather than directly measuring their social network. Hence, parks as sustainable community facilities should promote social interactions among youth, and between youth and adults, which can lead to cohesive behaviours integrated into a social setting. In order for park settings to become favoured by youth, they must afford a range of opportunities for youth activities. This research proposes a youth-friendly participatory-approach that includes a multi-day workshop with youth to explore their social interactions in parks in greater depth. Using drawings, freehand mapping, and discussions using aerial photos of local parks can help us understand how youth use parks, and how they relate to other park users.
The relationship between eco-innovation and sustainability in the construction industry: Exploring knowledge networks from the perspective of ANT
Authors: Halicioglu F H 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Growing awareness of the benefits of the green movement and rapidly increasing sustainable-oriented practices in the construction industry have point academicians and professionals out to eco-innovation and its application in building projects. Research interests in addressing the issues related to innovation have resulted in a great number of publications over the last two decades. Knowledge is considered as a vital ingredient in innovation. Hence, the problem addressed in this study is how knowledge networks having a heterogeneous body must be effectually managed in the firms for achieving the desired success in eco-innovation. In that context, the study attempts to indicate the relationship between the eco-innovations and sustainable construction practices and to explore knowledge networks. In the paper, firstly theoretical background related to eco-innovation is presented as a starting point of the study. Based on insights from the related literature, the determinants of eco-innovation are also detected to better understand the dynamic nature of the knowledge networks. Following that, as a research approach in the study, Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is used. To that end, in this paper, a case study is conducted for three firms that come to the forefront with their innovative activities in the construction industry in order to gain insights into the factors affecting their success in eco-innovation. The findings of this study point out that eco-innovation has positive impacts on sustainability solutions for buildings and also knowledge exchange and knowledge linkages can be seen as key issues in the field of eco-innovation towards the construction industry.
Modernist housing estate “revival”: a paradigm to upgrade Latin America’s slums?
Authors: Collado J R Núñez , Potangaroa R 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Charles Jencks famously stated that Modern architecture died in St Louis, Missouri on July 15, 1972. While his statement has been disputed, the historical ineptness of Modern architecture to solve the housing problems of the urban poor is generally accepted. This is supported by several unsuccessful high-profile modernist housing estates in the 20th and 21st centuries. Nevertheless, there has been a recent re-engagement with modernism in theory and practice, and notably in solutions to upgrade slums in Latin America. This has happened in the background of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically goal 11—Sustainable Cities and Communities—that aims by 2030 to “ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums”. This paper analyses a recent modernist large-scale slum upgrading intervention in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The project relocated a vulnerable informal settlement of over 7000 people to a new housing estate. The paper draws on ethnographic methodologies to critically analyse the ex-ante rationale of the project and the ex-post situation of the community in terms of resident’s perception of the new housing estate. We argue that the project is revised version of modernism: contextualized to the time, culture, geography, and users. Almost four years post-intervention residents praise comfort aspects of the project, report higher sentiments of safety, and endorse the project as a model for future slum upgrading in the country. These findings align with emerging re-evaluations indicating that modernist housing estates are not as problematic as the literature has suggested and can still solve the housing issues of the vulnerable urban poor.
Applying Circular Economy Principles to Urban Housing
Authors: Marchesi M , Tweed C , Gerber D 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This research seeks to develop a step change to the way housing is designed for cities in the UK. Housing demand in cities is predicted to increase. Urban centres are struggling to provide affordable housing. Moreover, cities are wasteful in terms of resource consumption, and waste generation heavily affecting the environment. The circular economy offers new ways to design, make and use houses to address these issues systemically as long as technical innovation is combined with social innovation. To date, the circular economy has mainly focused on technical innovation with limited emphasis on user social practices and behaviours. The combination of technological and social innovations through design has just appeared in emerging research and practice areas of design for sustainability. So, approaches that support the design of integrated solutions for transforming large socio-technical systems like cities are not yet well-established. To contribute to the development of integrated approaches for implementing a circular economy in urban housing, this study reviews a set of existing cases of social innovation for regenerative and restorative urban systems. Through empirical observation, we seek to integrate existing theories and concepts on circular economy and formulate theoretical insights for promoting the development of social-technical innovations.
Development of sustainability requirements for public housing construction in Germany in the sense of a model effect of the federal government
Authors: Rietz A , Kasper B , Rühle T 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The scarcity of affordable housing in many German cities and agglomerations is currently one of the most pressing challenges facing politics. The challenge now is to create affordable and sustainable housing for all, because this is one of the main indicators of SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities. On the basis of the Guideline for Sustainable Building, requirements for federally owned residential buildings are to be developed. In addition to the principles of modern and affordable housing, the objectives of the Climate Protection Plan 2050 and requirements of sustainability have been taken into account. As a result, proposals for the updating and optimization of existing regulations have been developed to ensure sustainable construction of public housing. The criteria already address large parts of the sustainability and climate protection goals. Some aspects such as biodiversity at the site or the consideration of neighbourhoods have been included. Subsequently, it was examined how these different systems could be brought together in an updated evaluation system for new housing construction. Newly added aspects such as biodiversity at the location or the consideration of neighbourhoods were included. The results will be discussed with the stakeholders in order to achieve a broad application. Furthermore, new support programmes for public housing are to be developed.
Social Cohesive Approach to High-density Communities: Co-living and Modular Integrated Construction as a Way Forward
Authors: Zheng Ying-Sheng , Yeung Alex , Shing Koon Kwan , Law Mei Yun , Lee Samuel , Lee Ivy 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Limited land resources and dense population result in high living density in Hong Kong, where the current housing supply is not able to fulfill the growing housing demand, which leads to a crowded living environment and an elevated housing price. Thus, there is an urgent need to accelerate the delivery of new housing. Moreover, this high density living might increase psychological stress, due to the reduction in privacy and limited social interactions. Under these circumstances, creating co-living communities using the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) methods could be beneficial in addressing these issues. Co-living facilitates social interactions and reduces living costs through the sharing of living spaces, while applying the MiC method shortens the construction process, mitigates labour shortage and on-site pollution through its modularised design and off-site production.
This study aims to introduce a framework of creating a co-living community, through the case study of a pilot co-living project called “InnoCell” located in Hong Kong and designed by Leigh & Orange Ltd. In this project, diversified communal services are integrated to accommodate the increasing needs for social activities in addition to providing shelter. MiC methods of construction are applied to the living units, which shorten the construction time, mitigate the noise and air pollution on site, allow better quality control and minimise substandard works through off-site production. Daylight and air ventilation conditions are also examined to evaluate the indoor environmental conditions. In micro and macro perspectives, InnoCell will not only influence the residents’ lifestyle, but is also likely to initiate a new trend of living in Hong Kong. This study introduces a well-considered co-living design framework with the application of MiC methods, which could be further explored in other regions, especially other high-density cities, e.g. New York, London, and Singapore, etc.
A Study on Fish Reproduction for The Prevention of Species Loss Due to Batik Waste Pollution
Authors: Wijayanti GE , Lestari W 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Environmental factors, such as textile waste water, affect fish by interfering its reproduction. This study was conducted to examine reproductive performance of fish inhabiting a river that receive batik waste. The fish samples were collected in 5 stations representing upstream area, effluent disposal area, and downstream area. Sex ratio, Gonado Somatic Index (GSI), Hepatosomatic Index (HSI) of female and male was examined, and physicochemical water parameters of each station were measured. Ten species of 8 families were captured. Anabas testudinaeus (n=101), Trichogaster trichopterus (n=310), Mugil sp (n=3), Scatophagus argus (n=8), Valamugil speigleri (n=11), Channa striata (n=2), Bagrus nemurus (n=1), Laiognathus fasciatus (n=2), Oreochromis niloticus (n=1), O. mossambicus (n=5). Mugil sp, V. speigleri, and L. fasciatus were juvenile, and found at the downstream area. The GSI of female and male A. testudinaeus were 0.31-5.52% and 0.34-3.32%; the HSI was 0.77-2.01% and 0.68-1.79%. The GSI of female and male T. trichopterus were 0.12-7.9% and nd-3,7%; the HSI was 0.77-2.17% and 0.6-2.0%. The BOD level ranged from 13.81 ± 6.13 to 47.58 ± 32.59 mg.L−1, COD was between 190 ± 80 and 435 ± 196 mg.L−1, DO was from 0 to 1.37 ± 1.62 mg.L−1, level phenol ranged from 0.50 ± 0.34 to 4.20 ± 1.6 µg.L−1. Fish of Meduri River were reproductively active but only those resistant to low water quality reproduced successfully.
The Daily Activity of Long Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis Raffles) in Cikakak Tourist Resort Wangon Banyumas (a Conservation Effort)
Authors: Nasution Erie Kolya , Rukayah Siti 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
This research aimed to record the daily activity of long-tail macaques (Macaca fascicularis Raffles) in Cikakak Tourist Resort Wangon. The daily activity of monkey was taken by the Scan Sampling method, and their moving behavior was observed with the Chivers method by following them from the time they began to wake up to they started to sleep. The Path method was applied to observe plant varieties they ate. Based on the observation, it was found that the long-tailed macaques have consumed 64 plant types (35 families) consisting of 21 trees, 33 shoots, and 24 buds. Syzygium polyanthum and Ficus sp were the dominant plants in the area. The macaque activities mostly performed in the morning, while in the evening, they seemed to take a rest.
Renoprotective Effects of Lycopene in Tomato Extracts on Rat Exposed to Cadmium
Authors: Hernayanti  , Santoso S , Lestari S , Prayogo L , Kamsinah  , Rochmatino  
Published: November 2020

Abstract
Cadmium is a heavy metal widely used in human life. When it enters the body, cadmium might bind to metallothionein protein and impair renal function. The renal function decrease usually is characterized by raise of β2-microglobulin, creatinine, ureum and uric acid levels, which possibly be cured by lycopene, and antioxidant found in tomato. The objective of the study was to determine the effective lycopene dose as a renoprotective of Cd exposure. Twenty four Wistar rats used in this study were divided into six groups (four individuals in each group). Group I was the negative control, Group II was given 5.6 mg/kgBW CdSO4 as a positive control. Group III, IV and V were given 5.6 mg/kgBW CdSO4 and tomato extract of 0.36, 0.72 and 1.08 mg/kgBW/day respectively. Group VI exposed to CdSO4, and after seven days an additional 0.3 mg/kgBW/day of dimercaprol was administered for 14 days as a comparison to tomato. The parameters observed were levels of Cd, creatinine, and β2-microglobulin in blood level. Observations were made on day 0 and day 22. The data were analyzed by ANOVA (F-test), followed by the Duncan test. The results showed that all treatments and dimercaprol could reduce the levels of Cd, creatinine, ureum, uric acid, and β2-Microglobulin. The optimal decrease was observed in the rats administered with 1.08 mg/kgBW/day. Tomato extract dose 1.08 mg/kgBW was the highest in lowering levels of blood Cd, β2-M, creatinine, urea, and uric acid levels.
Daily Activity of Wild Bee Pollinators on Strawberry in Highland Agriculture, Eastern Slope of Mount Slamet, Central Java
Authors: Darsono  , Widhiono Imam 
Published: November 2020

AbstractWild bees have a vital role in complementing social bee pollination in an agricultural landscape. Pollination effectiveness of wild bee depends on the daily activity of individual bees visiting flowers. This research aimed to understand the activity of wild bees visiting and pollinating flowers of strawberry. A survey has been done from April to July 2018 using scan sampling in 30 plants of strawberry. The results showed that strawberry flowers were visited by five bee species (Nomia melanderi, Campsomeris fasciata, Ceratina dupla, Amegilla zonata, andLasioglossum malachurum). The daily activity of wild bee showed significant differences between species (p<0,05), but all species have the same pattern of pollination activity. The highest activity found between 9.00 and 12.00 pm and tended to decrease at the end of the day. The activity of wild bees to visiting flowers affected by daily temperature (r = 0,86). The conclusion was that wild bee species are highly competitive in food resources at midday. Some species showed ecological separation throughout the day. This research found that wild bee species have an important contribution to cash crop pollination in the agriculture area.
Effects of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Jew’s Ear Mushrooms (Auricularia auricula) on Cytotoxic and Apoptosis of Cervical Cancer Cells (HeLa)
Authors: Ekowati Nuraeni , Maharning Ardhini R , Ratnaningtyas Nuniek I , Mumpuni Aris , Hikam Arif R 
Published: November 2020

Abstract
The increasing number of people living with cervical cancer encourages the search for bioactive compounds from natural ingredients such as macroscopic fungi that have the potential to induce apoptosis. Jew’s ear fungus (Auricularia auricula) is an edible mushroom that is also commonly used by society for medicinal purposes including curing cancer. The study aimed to examine the cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and apoptotic effects of ethyl acetate extract from the mushroom on cervical cancer cells (HeLa) in vitro. The research consisted of experiments. Cytotoxic and antiproliferative tests were carried out using MTT (3- (4-5 dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay, while apoptosis test was the double staining method using acridine orange/ethidium bromide. The data of cytotoxic and antiproliferative effects were analyzed with linear regression, whereas apoptosis test result was analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the best cytotoxic effect was ethyl acetate extract of mushroom fruit body with IC50 of 538 µg/ml. Antiproliferative analysis of HeLa cells showed the best inhibitory effect of the mushroom fruit body extract at 24-hour incubation time. The apoptosis test showed that HeLa cell death through apoptosis mechanisms was higher than by necrosis.