Searching the biophilic parameters for a township: A case study of Sentul City, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract There has been a global attempt to evaluate and regenerate cities, residential areas, building toward more biophilic (‘connect with nature’) design, as an effort in promoting development based on environmental sustainability. The objective of the study was search proper parameters be applied for township, provide some necessary suggestions proposed parameters. Sentul City township selected model develop Literature studies design combined intensive field survey were performed Scales developed accordingly. 37 across four scales (entire building, block or cluster, household) one sub-scale (neighbourhood) that being studied. Eight overlapped among parameters, resulting 29 non-overlapping To decrease ambiguity confusion, photos representing each scale also included this paper. Some could much important than others, thus weighting standardization might later steps. As result is still embryonic stages, further elaboration needed, involving many researchers practitioners from relevant background.