THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES BASED ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOPHILIA

Abstract

Globalization has resulted in drastic changes in the modern world, especially in the communication and information technology field, which has led to an increasingly competitive and knowledge-based world resulting in the increase of dependence on economy, education, knowledge, learning, and culture. In the modern era, libraries, which not only act as centers of information and educational resources but also as community centers and gathering areas, are the foundation of the public education system that has shifted to the use of digital technology. The design of a public library that integrates digital technology and biophilia is aimed at creating opportunities to discover, solve problems, and inspire innovation while also restoring attention, creativity, and individual well-being. This study applies a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of literature study and observation. Some of the digital technologies found in the design of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Public Library include RFID-based self-checkout services, LED screen displays, floorstanding touchscreen monitors, virtual reality, 3D printers, and computers. Meanwhile, the element of biophilia is applied directly and indirectly, by utilizing sunlight, implementing living green walls, biomorphic elements, and natural materials.