Analysis of Thermal and Visual Comfort by Utilising the Role of Technology in the University Canteen

One of the efforts to improve the quality of universities and achieve World-Class University (WCU) status is by enhancing university facilities. The canteen is one of the essential facilities for students, lecturers, and university employees to engage in activities, as well as a means of transportation for motorcycles. However, the uncomfortable conditions in the canteen cause the productivity level of the academic community to be less than optimal due to thermal and visual conditions that are suboptimal. The purpose of this study is to find problems that occur in the canteen of the Auditorium of the State University of Medan related to thermal comfort and visual comfort. The research approach also aims to assess the quality of thermal and visual comfort in the canteen, facilitating the activities of users and canteen managers. This study employs a qualitative-experimental method of spatial mapping, tracing the level of problem-solving that occurs with the application of technology in creating a good, safe, and comfortable spatial atmosphere. Elaboration of the analysis of space zoning as a driver of canteen activities, as the basis of the main users of the canteen, as well as the analysis of activities and industry players in it, are also supporters in finding solutions to problems with thermal comfort indicators in accordance with SNI 03-6572-2001 and also ASHRAE Standards and visual comfort indicators in accordance with SNI 03-6575-2001.