UNS – The Building Engineering Education Student Association (Himapensil) of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta recently organized the National Seminar & Talkshow, “Buildyear 9.0”. The event, held at the G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium, featured the theme “Realizing SDG 11 Sustainable Smart City: Integrating Innovative Technology to Advance Urban Planning,” and drew a large audience of participants.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities. The seminar was moderated by UNS lecturer Abdul Haris Setiawan, S.Pd., M.Pd., Ph.D., who guided the participants through discussions on achieving a sustainable smart city. The seminar featured three expert speakers. Dr. Senot Sangadji, S.T., M.T. presented on “Smart Learning Environments: Leveraging Digital Tools for Personalized Education in Urban Settings,” highlighting the use of technology in enhancing urban education. Ir. Defi Andrian, S.T., M.T. discussed the “Implementation of VR and AR in Urban Planning,” focusing on how virtual and augmented reality can be integrated into city development projects. Ir. Fajar Nurjihad C., S.T., M.M. elaborated on “Developing Innovation by Integrating 3D Design with BIM and GIS Data for Visualizing Urban Development Progress,” explaining the use of 3D modeling and information systems in tracking construction progress.
According to Rakha Setya Saputra, the event’s Chief Organizer, the series of activities for Buildyear 9.0 began in September 2024. It included school-level competitions, roadshows, and the national seminar and talkshow, providing a platform for students to showcase their creative talents in both academic and non-academic fields. The event also featured an engaging talkshow with content creator Danang Giri Sadewa, moderated by Khusnul Khotimah, S.Pd.
“This event serves as a competitive arena for students to enhance their creativity, innovation, and talents. Through the seminar and talkshow, we hope participants gain new knowledge and insights in the field of civil engineering,” Rakha said on Saturday (2/11/2024).
Dr. Yuyun Estriyanto, S.T., M.T., Vice Dean of Non-Academic Affairs at FKIP UNS, emphasized the shared responsibility in achieving the SDGs, particularly in sustainable city development as part of environmental growth. He praised the selection of a forward-thinking topic, noting that sustainable urban planning aligns with the concept of green education.
“This topic is very futuristic and reflects the need for sustainable development. I extend my gratitude to the speakers for presenting valuable insights on sustainable city planning and development,” Dr. Yuyun stated.
The event concluded with announcing the winners of various competitions under Buildyear 9.0. First place in the ‘Future Technology’ Poster category was SMK NU Gresik. First place in the AutoCAD category was SMK Negeri 7 Semarang. First place in the Futsal category was Team B of SMA Negeri 3 Surakarta. Buildyear 9.0 provided a comprehensive learning experience, merging technical knowledge with real-world applications, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable urban development.
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