Ecological and Cultural Dimensions of Private Green Open Spaces (PGOS) in Balinese Residential Compounds: A Case Study of Peguyangan, North Denpasar

Civil Engineering and Architecture 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kadek Putra Santika Narayana, Anak Agung Gede Raka Gunawarman, Anak Agung Bagus Bayu Anggawirya
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2026.140202
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Abstract

Urban residential compounds in Bali represent culturally structured spaces where ecological functions and symbolic meaning are interwoven. Yet rapid urbanization and increasing land scarcity have disrupted this balance, raising concerns about the adequacy of private green open spaces (PGOS) in supporting environmental performance and cultural continuity. This study investigates the ecological and cultural dimensions of PGOS in Peguyangan, North Denpasar, using field measurements, spatial analysis, and qualitative observation across 52 residential compounds of varying lot sizes. The analysis reveals clear disparities: small (

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Urban Arborization and Environmental Studies Architectural and Urban Studies Urban Planning and Landscape Design

Publication details

Journal / source
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
666–680
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN