This document summarizes an eco-tourism case study of the Ulagalla Resort in Sri Lanka. The resort was designed based on the components of eco-tourism, which include being located in a natural area and minimizing negative environmental impacts. Specifically, the resort generates 50% of its energy through solar power, uses renewable materials, and has planted over 1,600 trees. It also employs sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, organic gardening, and the use of electric vehicles to reduce pollution. The case study demonstrates how the Ulagalla Resort successfully supports eco-tourism and environmental protection.

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ASSIGNMENT -2
ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY
SUBMITTED BY
ADIBA
M. ARCH (3rd SEMESTER)
SUBMITTED TO
SHRILA GUPTA MA’AM
CONCEPTS & PARADIGMS
COMPONENTS OF
ECOTOURISM
• Natural areas
• Contains educational
and interpretive features
• Minimizes negative
impacts
• Supports the protection of
natural areas by
generating economic
benefits for host
communities,
organizations and
authorities managing
natural areas with
conservation purposes

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 Ulagalla resort design based on COMPONENTS OF ECO-
TOURISM.
 Based on a large bungalow of over 100 years old.
 It is located at Tirappane, 40 km north of Dambulla –
Anuradhapura road.
 The property has an area of 58 acres.
 Planning based on sustainability :
1. Concept used :
 “Go Green”
 50% energy generated through solar power;
 The resort has the largest solar farm in the Sri Lanka at
present with a capacity of 125 KVA.
 Use of renewable materials for Chalets (house) and various
water and energy saving measures.
 1600 trees have been planted to restore the natural habitat.
2. Design based on:
• Energy efficient material
• Renewable energy & rainwater Harvesting
• Wastewater treatment
• Solid waste management
• Organic Paddy , Vegetable and Fruit Garden
• Based on economic and sustainability to the
society.
• Use of pollution free transportation service, hence
saving energy
ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT, Srilanka.

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ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT, Srilanka
A view from the front side
A bedroom arranged with elegant features
The Chalets
• Chalet is of 80 m2.
• Energy efficient material used.
• Walls have been constructed with
straw bonded solid panels called “Dura”.
• Reduce the air conditioning load due
to lower heat transmittance.
• Dura straw panels reduce the
transmission of sound.
• Supported on a timber framework.
• 100% recyclable fitted with LED bulbs
that reduce the carbon footprint of the
resort by 80%.
• Work as a strong load bearing wall.

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ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT, Srilanka
Solar panels arranged to facilitate rain
water harvesting
Renewable energy & rainwater
Harvesting
• Important contributing factors to
Ulagalla Resort’s eco-friendly policy is
the solar farm.
• 50 by 20 square metres of panels used.
• Rain falling on solar panels could be
directed to rain water harvesting tanks.
• Installation can generate around 600
kilowatt hours on a good day, leading
to nearly 400 kilograms in carbon
savings.
• Solar panels, composed of a layer of
glass over silicone chips.
• Large tanks under the panels store the
water.

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ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT
Wastewater treatment
flow-chart that indicates the process used
at the waste water treatment plant
In order to re-use the waste-
water, a very efficient treatment
plant has been installed. It is a
Sequencing Batch reactor (SBR)
type biological treatment plant
that contain the following
operations:
i. Equalizing
ii. Filling
iii. Aeration
iv. Settling
v. Decanting
vi. Sludge Removal

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ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT, Srilanka
Solid waste management
Plots with organic farming
• All recyclable solid waste such as
polythene, plastic, glass, paper and
metal being collected separately and
dispatched to recycling centres
periodically.
• Biodegradable waste is being
composted and used as organic
fertilizer.
Organic Paddy , Vegetable and Fruit Garden
• The resort includes over 20 acres of lush
paddy fields, vegetable and fruit
gardens.
• The paddy fields produce the entire
resort’s rice requirement
Mixed cultivation with organic farming

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 Another feature that is actively
promoted at this resort is the use of
electric cars to transport guest and
also to provide other services.
ECO-TOURISM
CASE STUDY AT ULAGALLA RESORT, Srilanka
Use of Electric Cars to avoid pollution
Electric car service at the resort
Conclusion
• Ulagalla Resort is a well planned
project where many innovative
features have been included that
would give economic benefits either
short or long term.
• sustainable built environments and
development.

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