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8. 1. New Ways of Territorial Management, Environmental and Social Tourism, as an Economic
Engine Facing Out of the Crisis
Manuel Doval Abad, Andrea Medina Enríquez 1
2. Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Urban Areas of India
Prakash Chandra Tamrakar, Abir Bandyopadhyay 10
3. How an Efficient and Optimal Use of Space Can Help in the Reduction of Costs?
Ankur Attri 22
4. Review Insight on Green Building Architecture for Conservation of Environment
Deepika Goel 34
5. Development Plan for Mahabalipuram – A Special Grade Town Panchayat in Tamil Nadu
Sheeba Chander, Anith George, Ankit Taunk, Mohammed Bilal 37
Contents

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New Ways of Territorial Management, Environmental and Social
Tourism, as an Economic Engine Facing Out of the Crisis
Manuel Doval Abad1*
, Andrea Medina Enríquez2
1
Department of Architect, Architecture Chile University, Chile
2
Department of Architect, Madrid Polithecnic University, Madrid, Spain
ABSTRACT
This paper presents a research about the privatization of a natural touristic resource and the
impact on income distribution produced by ecotourism in a small community. The natural
resource is located in the environmental corridor “Llanganates-Sangay” in Ecuador central
area, where the large influx of tourists represents an opportunity for local development area.
However, currently its two entrances are monopolized by the private sector. The case study
focuses on one of the access, analyzing ecotourism activities around the natural resource and
its economic income, concluding with a comparative analysis of the percentage of income
corresponding to each sector in relation to the total.
Keywords: ecotourism, incomes, local development, privatization, small communities
INTRODUCTION
The World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) defines “ecotourism” as a
touristic activity with little human
intervention which contributes to the
conservation of natural areas and improves
the well-being of local populations. The
strategies used in ecotourism provide
resources for the protection of natural
areas and generate economic incentives for
communities, organizations and local
governments that manage these zones to
achieve a balance between usage and
protection.According to UNWTO, one of
its main objectives is the awareness of
residents and tourists on the conservation
of natural areas and culture within
localities and the creation of local jobs that
generate income for their population.
According to Solano (2015),[1]
more than
125 countries, mostly considered as
underdeveloped economies, have
considered tourism as their main activity
generating employment and foreign
currency. In fact, tourism covers the
largest international trade in services
category. Its value lies on the natural
ressources and raw materials which are the
source of this activity: the nature and
cultural diversity of the people who live
there. Service creation and employment
with little investment is feasible in small
communities through ecotourism, however
these advantages bring regulatory
problems such as privatization and
monopolization of natural attractions,
which hinders the equitable distribution of
income to all sectors involved. As
mentioned Fariña and Higueras (1999)
“tourism (...) is a major employment
generator as it requires a high volume of
labor that also can not be automated.[2]
”
The Constitution of Ecuador in 2008, in
the seventh chapter of Rights of Nature,
Article no. 72 states as follows:
"individuals, peoples, nationalities and

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Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Urban Areas of India
Prakash Chandra Tamrakar1*
, Abir Bandyopadhyay2
1
Department of Architecture, Govt. Girls’ Polytechnic, Raipur, India
2
Department of Architecture, N.I.T., Raipur, India
ABSTRACT
Water is very important for survival of every human being. India is blessed with adequate
rainfall. It is estimated that rainwater captured from 1 to 2 percent of India’s land can
provide water to 950 million persons at 100 liters per person per day. With the development
and growth of urban population, the paved area and roof area is also increasing and this
situation is ideal for implementing rainwater harvesting techniques. This paper highlights
various benefits, components, potential, need, techniques, structure and case studies of
rooftop rain water harvesting in urban area.
Keywords: rainwater harvesting, techniques of rainwater harvesting, urban
INTRODUCTION
Water is very important for survival of
every human being. Rain water is the main
source of water. Rain water is free from
organic matter, soft in nature and
bacteriologically pure (Chandel and
Sharma, 2014). India is blessed with
adequate rainfall as a whole and the
average annual precipitation is about 1170
mm. which is much higher than the global
average of 700 mm (Chandel and Sharma,
2014). With the development and growth
of urban population, the paved area and
roof area is also increasing and this
situation is ideal for implementing
rainwater harvesting techniques.
Rainwater harvesting is a technology used
for collecting and storing rainwater from
rooftops, the land surface or rock
catchments using simple techniques such
as jars and pots as well as more complex
techniques such as underground check
dams
(http://www.gdrc.org/uem/water/rainwater
/introduction.html). This will help to meet
the increasing demand of water supply and
contribute in sustainability of the water
supply.
ROOF TOP RAIN WATER
HARVESTING
Rooftop rainwater harvesting is the
technique through which rain water is
captured from roof catchment and stored
in tanks/reservoirs/ground water acquirers
for later use. It consists of conservation of
roof top rain water in urban areas and
utilizing it to augment ground water
storage by artificial recharge
(http://cpwd.gov.in/Publication/rain_wh.P
DF).
The rain water can be collected from roof
of houses, from open areas and directly
too. Commonly used systems are
constructed of three principal components
namely the catchment area, the collection
device and the conveyance system. The
stored water can be used for potable, non
potable and preferable to integrate with the
conventional water supply system.

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How an Efficient and Optimal Use of Space Can Help in the
Reduction of Costs?
Ankur Attri*
Department of Architecture, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
ABSTRACT
An inflation of construction cost has been observed in the past consecutive years. Up to 15%
increase occurs per annum because of the increasing cost of labour and building materials
such as cement, bricks, steel, timber etc. Revolutionizing the traditional concepts of
construction various new techniques need to be introduced which provide better structural
strength while keeping the dead weighs much lower in comparison to a traditional building
using various forms of concrete in different types of formworks. Keeping in view the
affordability of housing for majority of people, a major reform is required which constitutes
cost effective solutions for construction by applying modern construction materials and
techniques efficiently or by up-gradation of conventional technologies using local resources.
By planning each and every component of a house and rationalizing the design procedure,
the wastage of materials due to demolition of the unplanned component of the house can be
avoided.
INTRODUCTION
The cost is ought to be reduced by using
various ways including the use of
materials which reduce the overall cost of
the living units and by using techniques of
construction which will help in reducing
the construction cost.
Since space is a major issue of concern to
have a living with all the facilities
available in a small existing area, which
does not meet the user’s needs. By using
the concept of Space Saving which
includes the use of space saving furniture
and creating multi-functional spaces, less
space can be made more usable with
existing facilities resulting in affordability.
The design should be as such to be able to
fit into all considerations or functions, it
must be well adjusted and flexible, so that
it is able to be used at any point of time.
The design should not offer immovability,
to make an access easy and frequent to
each and every corner. It must be creative
along with offering a comfortable room for
the inhabitant.
A balance should be created between all
such spaces visually and functionally so
provide an access to all functional spaces.
HOW TO SAVE SPACE
Space is something which adds up to the
additional costs in a living unit. Here are
techniques that can be utilized to save such
space cutting down the costs.
Save space in a small kitchen – built-
in/space saver can be used for craft space
in library, with a small kitchen, a
bathroom, a living room, a porch and
a bedroom. A built-in table takes up
minimal space in this kitchen, folding up
into the wall when not in use. (Refer
Figure 1).

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Review Insight on Green Building Architecture for Conservation
of Environment
Deepika Goel*
Department of Architecture, Accurate Institute of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida, India
ABSTRACT
Day by day high building structure s leading for the emission of greenhouse gases which
depleting ozone layer and effecting the environment very badly. This is a global issue
emerging day to day life. Recently National Institute of Building Sciences (USA) mentioned
that buildings emitting huge amount of unwanted gases in the environment like CO2, NO,
SO2, etc. which are dangerous for the entire environment. This is a very serious point need to
be point out and implementations can be made for every new construction instantly. This
rapidly growing grey infrastructure rendering ecosystem very badly, if we switch on into
green buildings completely it will help us to maintain the boundaries for our ecosystem.
Green Buildings causing little interference with the environment with keeping in mind that we
are using ecofriendly material for construction and will try to use as much as renewable
resources. This paper emphases on the green building architecture for developing countries,
so that future is in secure hands.
Keywords: contemporary architecture, ecosystem, green buildings, renewable, green design
INTRODUCTION
According to researchers Buildings
emitting 40% in total CO2 in the
environment due to which India is among
top most countries which are targeted by
global warming, due to carbon emission
rate in the world. Green Building practice
of construction leads to sustainable
architecture with eco-friendly environment
without disturbing the natural elements. It
will also improve employ productivity,
pollution control, environment ecofriendly,
reducing waste products, etc. Green
Building helps in improving environment
by reducing polluted gases, waste output
control, less water usage, etc.[1]
REPURCUSSION AT WORLD
LEVEL
The needs and demands fulfilment of man
is increasing day-by-day in return pressure
is exerted on the nature and alarm is
buzzing against nature disaster. In recent
past years study found that there has been
a big decline in last four decades which
leads to the destructive changes and may
be irreversible changes.[2]
This may also
turn light off for employees to go under
poverty line in the countries which rely on
eco system revenue.
In the coming year’s global ecosystem will
not be able to nurture future generation for
longer. Buildings accounts for almost half
of the energy production and raw materials
from the entire globe. The 2008 Building
Energy Data book (USDE 2008) says that
commercial and residential buildings are
held responsible for 39.7% of the energy
consumed (residential 21.5% and
commercial 18.2%) globally and 76% of
the electricity used and 15% of the total

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Development Plan for Mahabalipuram – A Special Grade Town
Panchayat in Tamil Nadu
Sheeba Chander*, Anith George, Ankit Taunk, Mohammed Bilal
School of Architecture, Hindustan University, Chennai, India
ABSTRACT
This paper proposes a development plan for Mahabalipuram Town panchayat prepared
within the framework of the approved perspective plan for a medium-term (5 years)
comprehensive plan of socio-economic development of the urban centre. The objective of a
development plan is to provide further necessary details and intended actions in the form of
strategies and physical proposals for various policies given in the perspective plan depending
upon the economic and social needs and aspiration of the people, available resources and
priorities.
Keywords: development plan, economic, town
INTRODUCTION
A Development Plan aims at elevating the
town to such level by assessing the needs
and issues and providing strategies for
developments and proposals for the same.
The context of a Development plan is
basically an idea to prepare a medium plan
for a medium urban settlement. It is a
policy document that sets out policies and
reforms for the optimum use of resources
in the Planning Area. This development
plan is a part of vision plan of
Mahabalipuram for year 2036.[1,2]
AIM
The aim of this study is to prepare a
development plan for Mahabalipuram
town panchayat by studying it is all
aspects.
OBJECTIVES
 To plan for the spatial, economic, and
social development of the town.
 To give proposals for transportation.
 To prepare a development mechanism.
 To draw proposals for the development
of the town.
TOWN PROFILE
Mahabalipuram Town Panchayat
comprises of Mahabalipuram Town,
Mahabalipuram North, Venpurusham,
Devaneri, and Poonjeri villages. The town
is divided into 15 wards. The extent of
Town Panchayat area is 12.65 sq.km and a
Population of about 15,172 as per 2011
census. This town has got 2 revenue
villages under its control, they are
Mahabalipuram and Poonjeri. In 1964
Mahabalipuram was notified as a Village
Panchayat and since it’s a tourist town, in
the year 1994 it was upgraded to special
grade town panchayat. People from all
over the world visit this “Heritage Town”
every day and throughout the year.[3]
LOCATION
Mahabalipuram which is situated about 60
km south of Chennai on the Bay of Bengal
coastline and can be reached from Chennai
mainly by road along the sea coast via., the

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