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INTRODUCTION
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HIMALAYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
THESIS PROPOSAL
INTRODUCTION
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DATE: 21ST FEB, 2016
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• neuro developmental disorder characterized by
impairments in social interaction, verbal and
non-verbal communication restricted and
repeated behavior
• a complex brain disorder that affects the way the
brain uses or transmits information.
• care center is a care of a child during the day by
a person other than child’s legal guardians
• day care center is typically an on going service
during specific period.
AUTISM CARE CENTER
SUPERVISOR:
AR. ARJUN BASNET
PRESENT SCENARIO
 About 1 in 90 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.
 According chairman of public health and research integrate in Nepal three
children out of thousand are affected.
 According autism care Nepal society Approx. 65 numbers of people are
diagnosed with autism this year.
SYMPTOMS SENSORY SENSITIVITIES
hypersensitivity
• When children with ASD are oversensitive or over
reactive to sensory experiences, it’s
called hypersensitivity
• These children might cover their ears when they
hear loud noises, or eat only foods with a certain
texture.
hyposensitivity
• When children are under sensitive or under reactive
to their environment, it’s known as hyposensitivity.
• These children might wear thick clothes on a hot
day, or repeatedly rub their arms and legs against
things.
 abnormalities in several parts of th
e
occurred during fetal development
brain
 Strong genetic basis for autism.
 Advanced age of the mother or the
the chance of an autistic child.
 Pregnant woman is exposed to
certain drugs or chemicals; her
child is
likely to be autistic
CAUSES
 Stereotypy
 Compulsive behavior
 Sameness
 Ritualistic behavior
 Restricted behavior
Risk Factors and Characteristics
 Studies have shown that among identical twins, if one child has
autism, then the other will be affected about 36-95% of the time.
 In non-identical twins, if one child has autism, then the other is
affected about 0-31% of the time.
 Parents who have a child with ASD have a 2%–18% chance of
having a second child who is also affected.
 Autism tends to occur more often in people who have certain genetic
or chromosomal conditions. About 10% of children with autism are
also identified as having down syndrome, tuberous sclerosis.
• Almost half (46%) of children identified with autism has average to
above average intellectual ability.
Physical
disability
Autism
Intellectual
disability
Mental Illness
Blind and Low
Vision
Deaf Blind
DISABILITY
Deaf and Hard
of hearing
Multiple
disabilities.
Vocal and Speech
related disability
Mental
disability
According to the Inclusive Education Section, department of education,
Ministry of Education, disability in Nepal is categorized as below:

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AUTISM CARE CENTER
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COMPONENTS OF AUTISM CENTER
OBJECTIVES
• To raise public awareness of Autism
• to improving the health, educational attainment, human welfare, and
opportunities for autistic children.
• Providing safe place and therapeutic environment for the rehabilitation of
autistic child
• Diagnosis and evaluation of the child according to the latest standards under
the supervision
• Direction and guidance of the autistic child family on how to deal with the
disorder and how to adapt it
• Delivering the autistic child to the maximum level of independence
• To involve Parents, Families, Educators, Professionals in creating awareness
about Autism.
HISTORY
• early 1900,autisum came from greek world
"autos” meaning “self”
• “Eugen bleuler, Swiss psychiatrist using this
world in 1911.
• Lynne development center is 1st autism
treatment center at Dallas in 1976
• in that time 1 in 10000 children were
diagnosed.
• In 1978 second autism center established at
san Antonio.
Fig:-lynne development center
HISTOY OF AUTISM CENTER IN NEPAL
Autism care Nepal society is 1st autism center in Nepal
Founded in 2008
Special school for disable and rehabilitation center founded in 2010
Project justification
• Lack of disability friendly environment
• In Nepal only one organization working on autism
• Parents even don’t know whether there children are suffering
autism
• Still many people get confused with autism and attention
issue
• Autistic child lacks proper care and attention
• Only one autism center is not enough to serve whole Nepal
Targeted group
• Autistic child
• Autistic child family
member
• Friends
• Doctors
• Doctors
• Researchers
• Teachers
• Therapist
• society
SUCCESS STORY OF ANUSKA BASNET
• Girl with leg shortening and Autism.
• Took admission on ssdrc when she was 8 years
old.
• After admission started physiotherapy session
• Also started sensory activities
• She had a concentration problem
• Gaining 1st in sport and dance with a year of
admission
• 2nd in curriculum of lower k.g.
• Improvement led her to normal school
• Now studying in Namaste English school
• Got top 5th position with the competion with
normal children
Famous person with autism
Albert Einstein Daryl Hannah
Temple Grandin
Jhammk Kumari Ghimire
james durbin
Courtney Love
• therapy
• diagnostic
• recreation
• rehabilitation
• parents education
• medical consolation
• puzzle
• school facilities
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AUTISM CARE CENTER
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR AAUTISM CENTER
• Near to main street
• fully accessible for people with limited mobility
• close to the society
• walking distance from public transport which is typically
400-500 meters with minimal gradient
• site able to accommodate future expansion
SITE SELECTION:
• the appropriate will be at the center of targeted people.
• Near to the ring road
• No autism center in lalitpur district
• L.A. school, namuna basti housing are located near to site
• Far from the noise of core area but still has essence of city
Patan CBR
Autism Care Nepal Society SOS Children
village
Human Development ancd
Community Service
PROPOSED SITE
AWIH
GANESH TEMPLE
GOLSAAJJU TEMPLE
NAMUNA BATSTI HOUSING L.A.SCHOOL
PROPOSED SITE
GOOGLE MAP
HATTIBAN, LALITPUR
SITE ANALYSIS
MANOHARA RIVER
SITE ANALYSIS
LOCATION
• the site is situated at other residential zone, hattiba
• southeast of kathmandu valley, near the major road linking
satdobato (ring road) with godawari.
• 2.2km far fron ring road.
• as the site is other residential zone the surroundings are
quiet,
peaceful with adequate natural air and sunlight.
• the approximate area of the given site is about 20 ropani i.e..
10174.74 sq. m
• west orientated
LOCATION MAP
RESIDENCE AT NORTHERN VIEW

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INTRODUCTION
• location: hattiban, lalitpur
• site area: 17 ropani
• lalitude:37 25’19”
• longitude: 122 05’06”
• altitude: 5211 ft. above sea level
• orientation: west
• about 2.2 km from ring road
• easily accessible, with proper vehicle movement
• peaceful area
AUTISM CARE CENTER
PHYSICAL FACTOR
• location: hattiban -05, lalitpur
• orientation: west facing
• approach to road: main access<<14’ wide earthen road
• surrounding:
 west- 14’ earthen road
 south: namuna basti housing
 east : l.a. school and manohara river
 north: open space
SITE CHARACTERISRIC
• topography: about 15’ lower level than
road level & slightly steep
• vegetation: vegetation seems within the site
SERVICES
• water supply: water line runs parallel to road as
• well as underground water tank
• sanitation: collected in the septic tank
• storm water drainage :no proper system for drainage
• electricity: supply from nepal electricity authority
• telecommunication: telephone, internet
• good view of nature>>east mahohara river,
west new settlement of satdobato and south
high rise building
• easy vehicle access
• sound and peaceful environment
• greenery
• free from pollution
S-STRENGTH
• no direct transportation access to the main road
• no municipal sewerage
• deforestation
W-WEAKNESS
• flat land with slightly slope
• no visual barrier
• contour interplay
OPPORTUNITY
• environment impact
• such centers may not be accepted by community
• landslide possibilities
T-THREAT
SWOT ANALYSIS
findings from my literature study and my case
study;
• component needs to my projects
• space requirement
• due to the site condition, will
provide guest house for tourist
CONCLUSION
BYLAWS
PROPOSED SITE
Site area: 2o ropani
Ground Coverage:40%
FAR: 1.5
Parking: 15% of site area
SUN PATH
WIND PATH
TEMPERATURE
• maximum temrerature: 29.6
(june)
• minimum temperature: 4.0 (dec)
RELATIVE HUMUDITY
• maximum r.h. : 82.2 % (july)
• minimum r.h. : 60.2% (apr)
RAIN FALL
• maximum precipitation : 264.7
mm (july)
• minimum precipitation : 2.5 mm
(jan)
WIND DIRECTION
• max wind speed: 3.3 (may)
• min wind speed: 2.1 (oct)

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PROGRAME FORMULATION
1. ADMINISTRATION
No. of staffs
Teachers= 30 (3:8 teacher : student)
Visiting staffs= 10 (approx)
Higher authorities= 3
Receptionist=1
Accont section=1
Description Of Spaces Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Bike 60 3 180
car 18 25 450
circulation 315 50%
Total 945
2. PARKING
Assume,
No. of bikes
Teachers= 20
Parents=20
Visitors= 10
No. of cars= 10
Area per bike=3 sq.m
Area per car=25 sq.m.
Description Of Spaces Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Bedrooms(girls) 2 40 80
Incharge 2 5 10
Bedrooms(boys) 8 40 320
Incharge 8 5 40
Bathrooms 2 16.5 33
Dining/kitchen 1 1.75 87.5
Medical coordinators
room
1 6 6
Multipurpose hall 1 50 50
Group living room 4 15 60
circulation 174.9 30%
Wall area 58.3 10%
Total 816.2
5. RESIDENTAL UNIT
Description Of Spaces Unit Area Per Unit
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Classrooms 12 21.6 259.2 20%
circulation
Quiet rooms 2 8 16
Storage 2 6 12
Bathroom 6 2.6 16
Circulation 60 20%
Wall area 6 10%
Total 369
Assume
Girls :boys = 1:4
Teacher: student= 3:9
9 students in a classroom
Area for 1 student= 2sq.m
Area for 9 student=18 sq.m
Circulation= 20%
Total area in classroom=21.6 sq.m
3. ACADEMIC BLOCK
4. DINING HALL
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Psychiatrian consultation 2 6 12
Observation room 1 6 6
Waiting 1 8 8
bathroom 1 2.6 2.6
Circulation 5.72
Wall area 1
Total 35.32
6. DIAGNOSTIC UNIT
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Dining area 25 1.5sqm/hr 37.5
kitchen 1 40 40
store 1 10 10
serving counter 1 10 10
Washing area 1 4 4 10%of
kitchen
toilet 50 1.2 60 1.2 sq.m
/h
Total 100
No. of girls = 20
No. of bedroom= 2 ( 10 in each room)
No. of boys =80
No. of bedroom= 8 (10 in each room)
Combined dining and kitchen with partitioned for different
disability
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remark
s
Reception 1 30 30
Lobby 1 12 12
Staff room 1 50 50
Director’s office with
bathroom
1 15 15
Chairman’s office with
bathroom
1 15 15
Program coordinators
office with bathroom
1 15 15
Account section 1 30 30
Common bathroom 2 16.5 33
Circulation 40 20%
Wall area 4 10%
Total 444

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8. MULTI PURPOSE HALL
9. PHYSIOTHERAPY
7. MUSIC THERAPY 10. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
11 HYDROTHERAPY
12. VOCATIONALT
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq.
m.)
Remarks
Hall area 1 50 50
Lobby 1 10 10
storage 12 20%
Total 86.4
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Exercise area 1 16 16
Treatment cubicles 2 5 10
Exam room 1 7.5 7.5
storage 1 6 6
waiting 1 4 8
bathroom 2 2.6 5.2
Wall area 1 10%
Total 65
•Area per student = 2 sq.m.
•Area for 8 people= 2 x 8= 16 sq.m.
•Area for 1 student= 4 sq. m.
•8 students at a time
•Area for 1 staff= 3 sq.m.
• Total=32+ 15=47 sq.m.
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Activity area 1 47 47
storage 1 10 10
Office 1 7.5 7.5
bathroom 1 2.6 2.6
Circulation 19.35 30%
Wall area 1.9 10%
Total 86.35
Assume 15 x 5m pool
max 10-12 patients and up to 4
staff
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Changing room 2 3.4 6.8
Swimming pool 1 75 75
Bathroom 2 2.6 5.2
Wall area 8.7 10%
Total 121.8
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq. m.) Remarks
Music room 1 24 24
storage 1 6 6
circulation 6
Wall area 1
Total 37
•Area per person: 3 m2
•For 8 people: 8x3= 24 m2
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq.
m.)
Remarks
Knitting 1 10 0
Candle making 1 10 10
Bakery 1 12 12
Art and craft 1 10 10
bathroom 2 2.6 5.2
storage 1 6 6
Wall area 1.156 10%
Total 65
disability
23%
28%
17%
32%
Area Distribution
Academic unit Therapy units Administration Residential unit
Total area=3125sq. m
Required site area= 3125/0.4=7812.5 sq.m
SITE AREA=7812.5sq.m (15-5-3-0)
=16 ropani (approx)
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ASPECT AUTISM CARE NEPAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
NEW STRUAN SCHOOL PSYCHSYSTEMS AUTISM CENTER ACTION FOR AUTISM
area per
student
2 sq. m. 1.5 sq. m. - 2.5sq. m. 1.2 sq. m.
planning no compartmentalization due to the
adapted building
compartmentalization with very few
basic requirements
T-shaped plan with sideways planning Corridor system in planning vertically separation of spaces
vertical
circulation
4’ wide stair width non comfortable 4’ wide stair width non comfortable No vertical circulation No vertical circulation Four stories make difficult
circulation
lighting natural lightings in classrooms natural lighting in sufficient in corridors
and class room
complete natural lighting from roof natural lighting in classroom natural lighting with dark walking
spaces
acoustics no treatments done Mat use in flooring no treatments done Parqueting done in flooring no treatments done
material and
texture
Carpeting in staircase, classrooms
and in walls of quiet room
Concrete finish with rough texture smooth finishes and textures Smooth texture in walls rough texture in walls
visual
connection
Balconies projected to communicate
with exterior
partial blockage to the exterior view transparent with clear sky view no open elements except windows no open elements except windows
Hand rail No hand rail is provided in corridor Hand rail is provided for easy circulation No hand rail is provided in corridor No hand rail is provided in corridor No hand rail is provided in
corridor
hydrotherapy No hydrotherapy Swim pool is provided in interior of
building
Swim pool is provided in interior of
building
Swim pool is provided in exterior -
COMPARRISION BETWWEN DIFFERENT CASESTUDIES

AUTISM CARE CENTER
CASE STUDY
OUTCOME OF THE STUDY:
·circulation space must be wide
enough with proper lighting and
ventilation
·play area should be in quiet space
away from vehicular access
·acoustic treatments should be done
to minimize the sounds
•location: pocket 9, jasola vihar, New Delhi
•orientation: NE- SW
•Building typology: institutional building for
autistic children and adults
•climate: hot and dry
•area: app 600 sq.m
•60 students and 25 teachers
•Teacher student rati0:1:6
Front façade of the building
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
•to study the spatial planning in multi storied building
with varying age groups
Ground floor plan
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•1.5m wide corridor
•sensory area of 10 sq ft. creating anxiety
and discomfort
•rough textured walls helping children injure
themselves
•Parent child wing as early intervention
zone
•Sensory area which triggers anxiety and
develops seizures.
First and second floor plan Third floor plan
classroom with sufficient lighting
Corridor connecting classrooms
INTRODUCTION
• 4 storied center comprises of 8
• 5 Parent- child intervention rooms, 2 Sensory rooms,
• 2 Occupational therapy rooms, a library and a Research unit.
• center caters to 60 individuals of age 3years to 34 years.
• The center also employs high functioning autistic adults in their
office which boosts their confidence.
• ground floor comprises of reception area, office area,
seating area, cafeteria, library, a storage area,
swimming pool, outdoor play area and bathroom.
• corridor connecting all these areas is only 1.5m wide
makes it difficult for children to walk without any
assistance.
LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
• corridor leading to these rooms is dark, gloomy and
narrow (1m wide)
• with no proper natural light.
• rooms are well lit and ventilated naturally; also there is a
provision of artificial lighting in every room.
COLORS AND TEXTURE:
• walls are rough textured and colored white.
• walls are decorated with sensory stimulating materials such as charts depicting
fruits, vegetables, color coded activity tags etc.
• Children sometimes tend to harm themselves by scratching the walls and
circumambulations around the furniture and accidentally hit the walls.
• necessity of smooth finished walls with variegated textures for them to
distinguish between the materials.
ACOUSTICS
• rooms are not treated acoustically;
• noises from the adjacent class are
very much audible
• distracts the children from
concentrating on their activity.
• Some of the rooms use curtains as
acoustical materials
• , curtains are not sufficient. classroom

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·site area:11673 sq ft
·built up area:4207.50 sq ft
·teacher to students ratio:1: 6
·to study the basic requirements of an autism center
·to study the various types of autism
CIRCULATION
·only horizontal circulation making easier to the children
·3' wide corridors leading to the classrooms
·frequent outdoor circulation
OUTCOME OF THE STUDY:
• ·classrooms can be made identified with colors
• ·horizontal circulation makes children easy to walk
without assistance
• ·separate spaces for autistics with other disabilities is
required
Front façade of the building
SITE AND SURROUNDING
• located at a peaceful area away from the main road
surrounded by the residential buildings
• entry to the center is through a 12‟ wide road on the
south side.
• c -shape building
• Play are for children but located in high elevation
• Difficulties to enjoy the play area
• Left block is completely for academic purpose
• Right building for administration purpose
•Classroom recognized with the help of colors
•No consideration for outdoor spaces for handicapped
• GROUND FLOOR
• The ground floor consists of a classroom , a hydrotherapy room.
• Class room differentiate through colors like pink ,yellow blue and green
• According the color name each class room painted with same color in
wall
COLOR AND TEXTURE
• The classroom has light colors like fleshy pink, yellow, green, and blue
• These colors were non stimulating and would not cause any distraction or feeling of
anxiety.
• The texture is a fine finish of cement painted over it.
LIGHTING
natural lighting from the window.
window is on the opposite direction to the students,
no glare and did not cause ant disturbances.
ACOUSTICS
no any acoustical treatment done.
noises from the adjacent rooms could be clearly heard
outer sound was disturbing hence distracting the students.
Open play area corridor
Furniture layout in class room
Clutter free classroom
classroom
Ground floor
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•OUTCOME OF THE STUDY:
•·corridor system with open room planning is
preferred
•·outer environment should be made visible
•·transparency within the building is reduces
anxiety
•location:Alloa, Scotland
•orientation: south
•Building typology: Institutional building for Autism
•T- Shaped corridor as main circulation
•classrooms integrated with atrium space with
small niche or anterooms which act as transition
area.
•sound insulated to a very high standard (150 mm dense concrete masonry
wall, with 19 mm thick dense plaster either side).
•National Research Centre,
•Autism Advisory Centre
•Training Centre
• Administration Facilities.
Sideways alcoves
T-shaped corridor
Building with outdoor environment
CLASSROOM SPACE
• classrooms are integrated with this atrium space with small niche
• act as transition area.
• classrooms are smaller than the usual and can only accommodate 6 children.
• individual open space provided in the classroom has glazed surface so as to make them feel visually
connected.
• Classrooms also have individual work station space.
COLORS AND TEXTURE
muted in color
allowing teachers to add stimuli
Finishes such as carpets and wall colors are clearly
coded to support the spatial hierarchy.
architects have chosen muted „earth‟ colors.
atrium walls are neutral, allowing the children‟s
paintings to personalize the space.
ACOUSTICS
• classrooms are sound insulated to a very high
standard (150 mm dense concrete masonry wall, with
19 mm thick dense plaster either side).
PLAY AREA
• building is surrounded by soft landscaped play area for
the children. It is visually connected to the classrooms
of the unit.
Outdoor play area
Highlighted entrance
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PHYSIOTHERAPY BLOCK IN B&B HOSPITAL
To study the academic ,therapy and residential services
Location: Portage, US
Orientation“: East
Building typology: Institutional building for autism center
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INTRODUCTION
• location: hattiban, lalitpur
• site area: 17 ropani
• lalitude:37 25’19”
• longitude: 122 05’06”
• altitude: 5211 ft. above sea level
• orientation: east
BYE LAWS:
• far: 1.5
• ground coverage: 40%
• parking: 15% of the site area
JUSTIFICATION
• close to nature and society
• easy access to transportation and
facilities
• peaceful area but not detached from
society
PHYSICAL FEATURES
garvelled 4m wide road
UTILITIES AND SERVICES
water supply>>public
electricity>>nea
telephone>>ntc,ncell
natural drainage due to its feature
CLIMATIC DATA
• mean min temp:16-18 c
• mean max temp: 29-32 c
• east: la school
• west: few dwelling with new settlements
• north:few open green land
• south:housing
SITE SURROUNDING
SWOT ANALYSIS
strength
-away from city.
-near to nature and
community
pollution free environment
-
weakness
-no direct transportation access
to the main road
-no municipal sewerage
-deforestation
threats
-such centres may not be
accepted by community
-landslide possibilities
opportunity
-contour interplay
-employment oppoortunity to
nearby settlement
-due to the orientation, huge
[potential pf solar energy
SWOT
ANALYSIS
AUTISM CARE CENTER
L.A. SCHOOL
L.A. SCHOOL
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according Children’s Act, 1992 (An act for the wellbeing of children) of Nepal defines
• ‘children’ as those who have not attained the age of sixteen, which is the legal basis
and standard for differentiating a child from an adult.
NORMAL HEIGHTS FOR BOYS
• Age 1 year: 28-32 inches, mean: 76 cm (30 in)
• Age 2 years: 33-37 inches, mean: 88 cm (35 in)
NORMAL HEIGHT FOR GIRLS
Age 1 years: 27-31 inches, mean: 73 cm (29 in)
FENCING
• 5’-0” minimum height fencing
• cannot be easily climbed to prevent children
from
• straying outside the area’s boundaries
• ensuring safety and security.
SMOOTH, WIDE PATHWAYS AND SURFACES
• for children with mobility issues and is important
• Sensitive to textures and bright light.
ORIENTATION MAPS
illustrate a layout of the garden or play space so users
to know where they are what to expect next.
SHADE
persons with ASDs are often
photosensitive.
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN SPACES/ACTIVITIES
• allow individuals to orient themselves
before experiencing something new.
• space between different activities,
SOOTHING AREAS
• Watch activities from a distance until comfortable
enough to participate
• bamboo tunnel, a low growing tree to hide beneath, or a
fence panel with viewing holes.
BUILD IN CHALLENGES
• generalize skills to a real-world
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• encourage kids to overcome common fears

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SUPERVISOR:
AR. ARJUN BASNET
8. MULTI PURPOSE HALL
9. PHYSIOTHERAPY
7. MUSIC THERAPY 10. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
11 HYDROTHERAPY
12. VOCATIONALT
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq.
m.)
Remarks
Hall area 1 50 50
Lobby 1 10 10
storage 12 20%
Total 86.4
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Exercise area 1 16 16
Treatment cubicles 2 5 10
Exam room 1 7.5 7.5
storage 1 6 6
waiting 1 4 8
bathroom 2 2.6 5.2
Wall area 1 10%
Total 65
•Area per student = 2 sq.m.
•Area for 8 people= 2 x 8= 16 sq.m.
•Area for 1 student= 4 sq. m.
•8 students at a time
• Total=32+ 15=47 sq.m.
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Activity area 1 47 47
storage 1 10 10
Office 1 7.5 7.5
bathroom 1 2.6 2.6
Wall area 1.9 10%
Total 86.35
Assume 15 x 5m pool
max 10-12 patients and up to 4
staff
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit
(sq.m.)
Area
(sq. m.)
Remarks
Changing room 2 3.4 6.8
Swimming pool 1 75 75
Bathroom 2 2.6 5.2
Wall area 8.7 10%
Total 121.8
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq. m.) Remarks
Music room 1 24 24
storage 1 6 6
circulation 6
Wall area 1
Total 37
•Area per person: 3 m2
•For 8 people: 8x3= 24 m2
Description Of
Spaces
Unit Area Per
Unit(sq.m.)
Area(sq.
m.)
Remarks
Knitting 1 8 8
Candle making 1 10 10
Bakery 1 10 10
Art and craft 1 10 10
bathroom 1 16.5 16.5
storage 1 6 6
Wall area 2.715 10%
Total 115
No. of girls = 20
No. of bedroom= 2 ( 10 in each room)
No. of boys =80
No. of bedroom= 8 (10 in each room)
disability
23%
28%
17%
32%
Area Distribution
Academic unit Therapy units Administration Residential unit
Total area=3219.35 sq. m
Required site area= 3219.35/0.4
=8048.375 sq.m
=18 ropani (approx)

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