The document provides information about Jomsom, a city located in Nepal's Mustang region that sits at an altitude of about 2700 meters. It discusses Jomsom's history and culture, noting that it is a well-equipped town and commercial center for the region. The inhabitants historically lived a subsistence lifestyle centered around agriculture, but the economy is now focused more on tourism.
The document then discusses plans for an Eco Museum being developed in Thini Village to preserve and showcase the local culture and heritage. It outlines objectives such as encouraging the exposure of local traditions, securing space to display cultural items, and raising environmental awareness. Challenges including social conflicts, economic costs, and environmental issues are also examined.
This document provides an overview of the city of Panaji, Goa, India. It discusses the city's location, climate, demographics, transportation infrastructure, and urban design challenges. Panaji has a tropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon season. Its population is over 114,000, with a literacy rate of 71.6%. While the city has various modes of transportation, including an airport and ports, it struggles with traffic congestion and a lack of sufficient parking facilities. Preserving the city's cultural heritage and open spaces poses an ongoing challenge amid commercial development pressures.
Conservation is not just a result of few years but work and dedication of centuries. With every good, there certainly follows bad but focusing on the positives and addressing the bad is what drives us to the future; in this case the future for our past.
The document discusses riverfront development, providing definitions and describing different types of waterfronts. It outlines the Sabarmati Riverfront Development project in Ahmedabad, India, which aims to redevelop the banks of the Sabarmati River. The project objectives are environmental improvement, developing social infrastructure, and sustainable development. It details the challenges of the project and the features being developed, including parks, promenades, sports facilities, and other public amenities. The project has helped beautify Ahmedabad and provide new recreational opportunities along the river.
This case study examines the City Centre Kolkata project, a commercial, cultural, and social hub in Kolkata, India designed by architect Charles Correa. The 50,400 square meter development aims to create a space for commercial, cultural, and social activities in a hybrid convention center and shopping center format. It is located in Salt Lake City, a planned satellite town of Kolkata. The multi-level complex incorporates mixed uses, an open clustered layout, and public spaces to replicate the essence of Indian shopping markets and foster diverse activities and interactions.
Urban conservation techniques and strategies mainly followed in the INDIA.This is done for my friends in B.ARCH(VIIth semester) JNAFAU & JNTUK.
University.
Urban water bodies like tanks, ponds, and canals are constructed to harvest rainwater for local use and provide environmental benefits. They serve functions like flood control, irrigation, drinking water supply, and groundwater recharge. Major examples of urban water body developments discussed include the Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad, which redeveloped over 500 acres along the riverfront, and the Kankaria Lake redevelopment in Ahmedabad, which enhanced a historic 4.8 km lake surrounded by public spaces and activities. Challenges to managing urban water bodies in India include a lack of clear definitions, data, strategies, and balanced management approaches.
This document discusses the history and principles of mixed land use development. It begins by defining mixed land use as any combination of residential, commercial, and industrial uses that are physically and functionally integrated. The document then outlines the history of mixed land use, noting that traditional settlements were typically mixed use but industrialization led to more separated uses. It describes how modern zoning laws further separated uses but that mixed use is now seen as beneficial for compact development, pedestrian environments, and strong communities.
The document discusses various types of public realm spaces, including corporate spaces, domestic spaces, consumption spaces, civic spaces, and in-between spaces. It provides examples and characteristics of each type. Corporate spaces include office parks and shopping malls, dominated by surrounding corporations. Domestic spaces are near residential areas for neighbors to socialize. Consumption spaces feature retail and markets. Civic spaces represent a city's history through monuments. In-between spaces are residual areas that can be integrated or derelict. Good public realms consider streetscapes, built form, and urban design to invite various uses through continuous pedestrian routes and active spaces.
This document provides an overview of the city of Panaji, Goa, India. It discusses the city's location, climate, demographics, transportation infrastructure, and urban design challenges. Panaji has a tropical climate with high rainfall during the monsoon season. Its population is over 114,000, with a literacy rate of 71.6%. While the city has various modes of transportation, including an airport and ports, it struggles with traffic congestion and a lack of sufficient parking facilities. Preserving the city's cultural heritage and open spaces poses an ongoing challenge amid commercial development pressures.
Conservation is not just a result of few years but work and dedication of centuries. With every good, there certainly follows bad but focusing on the positives and addressing the bad is what drives us to the future; in this case the future for our past.
The document discusses riverfront development, providing definitions and describing different types of waterfronts. It outlines the Sabarmati Riverfront Development project in Ahmedabad, India, which aims to redevelop the banks of the Sabarmati River. The project objectives are environmental improvement, developing social infrastructure, and sustainable development. It details the challenges of the project and the features being developed, including parks, promenades, sports facilities, and other public amenities. The project has helped beautify Ahmedabad and provide new recreational opportunities along the river.
This case study examines the City Centre Kolkata project, a commercial, cultural, and social hub in Kolkata, India designed by architect Charles Correa. The 50,400 square meter development aims to create a space for commercial, cultural, and social activities in a hybrid convention center and shopping center format. It is located in Salt Lake City, a planned satellite town of Kolkata. The multi-level complex incorporates mixed uses, an open clustered layout, and public spaces to replicate the essence of Indian shopping markets and foster diverse activities and interactions.
Urban conservation techniques and strategies mainly followed in the INDIA.This is done for my friends in B.ARCH(VIIth semester) JNAFAU & JNTUK.
University.
Urban water bodies like tanks, ponds, and canals are constructed to harvest rainwater for local use and provide environmental benefits. They serve functions like flood control, irrigation, drinking water supply, and groundwater recharge. Major examples of urban water body developments discussed include the Sabarmati Riverfront Development in Ahmedabad, which redeveloped over 500 acres along the riverfront, and the Kankaria Lake redevelopment in Ahmedabad, which enhanced a historic 4.8 km lake surrounded by public spaces and activities. Challenges to managing urban water bodies in India include a lack of clear definitions, data, strategies, and balanced management approaches.
This document discusses the history and principles of mixed land use development. It begins by defining mixed land use as any combination of residential, commercial, and industrial uses that are physically and functionally integrated. The document then outlines the history of mixed land use, noting that traditional settlements were typically mixed use but industrialization led to more separated uses. It describes how modern zoning laws further separated uses but that mixed use is now seen as beneficial for compact development, pedestrian environments, and strong communities.
The document discusses various types of public realm spaces, including corporate spaces, domestic spaces, consumption spaces, civic spaces, and in-between spaces. It provides examples and characteristics of each type. Corporate spaces include office parks and shopping malls, dominated by surrounding corporations. Domestic spaces are near residential areas for neighbors to socialize. Consumption spaces feature retail and markets. Civic spaces represent a city's history through monuments. In-between spaces are residual areas that can be integrated or derelict. Good public realms consider streetscapes, built form, and urban design to invite various uses through continuous pedestrian routes and active spaces.
Strategies and Guidelines for Waterfront DevelopmentsHazreena Hussein
This document outlines strategies and guidelines for waterfront developments. It discusses the background of urban waterfront redevelopments in the 1980s. The research objectives are to produce general strategies and design guidelines for waterfront areas. Some strategic guidelines include ensuring accessibility to the waterfront, maintaining a consistent physical form, enhancing the river as a historical element, and providing recreational river spaces. The document also lists various general urban design guidelines related to topics like site planning, infrastructure, preservation, and development management.
The document provides a history of the development of Chennai city from its establishment in 1637. It details how the city grew from a small fishing village called Madraspatnam due to establishment of St. George fort by the British. The city's growth was supported by development of trade activities in the port and construction of roads connecting the coast to surrounding areas. Major institutions, housing developments, and infrastructure projects over the 20th century further accelerated the expansion of Chennai. The study area saw tremendous growth due to establishment of educational institutes and implementation of development plans after independence.
Project for Public Spaces - Streets as Placesmetroplanning
Fred Kent of Project for Public Spaces (pps.org) made this presentation on streets as places in Chicago on March 15, 2007. Contact PPS to invite him to speak in your city.
This document discusses the history of urban design from neolithic settlements to early 20th century cities. It explains that cities grew in two ways - naturally according to basic needs, and artificially through master planning with ordered streets and squares. Key topics covered include the influence of geography and climate on urban form, classical and medieval city planning, renaissance and industrial era developments, and modernist planning exemplified by projects like Brasilia.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It has a population of over 3 million today. Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" due to its distinctive pink-colored buildings. It was planned according to the Shilpa Shastra, with a grid layout of nine blocks divided by wide thoroughfares, and included public squares and markets. This strategic town planning makes Jaipur one of the first planned cities in India.
Study of city evolution- temple town Madurai Sulthan Ahamed
Madurai, located in Tamil Nadu, India, is an ancient city with a long history as the capital of the Pandyan Kingdom. Known as the "Athens of the East," the city evolved around the Meenakshi Amman Temple complex located at its center. Madurai was carefully planned according to traditional Indian principles with concentric streets radiating outward from the temple. Lower castes lived farther from the temple core. Today, Madurai remains an important economic, cultural, and transportation hub of Tamil Nadu renowned for its vibrant cultural life and traditions.
Riverfront Development & Haat Case StudyAMIT ANAND
Aim - “Conserve, Protect & Restore the Biodiversity of Yamuna integrated with Public Recreation spaces that the city needs as envisaged in the Zonal Development of Zone O”.
The document provides an architectural description of a proposed Spirituality Centre for the Holy Faith Congregation located in Glasnevin, Dublin. It describes the 10 hectare site as having dramatic views overlooking botanical gardens and cemeteries. The centre will provide a space for prayer, therapy, and community events. It will reflect the congregation's mission and ethos through its design and connection to the natural site features. The proposed 490 square meter building will include areas for reception, offices, therapy, lectures, sacred space, and amenities.
Perception of Urban Space Shape of an Urban FormSomesh Siddharth
This document provides an overview of key concepts for understanding urban morphology, including:
- Perception of urban space is determined by factors like urban form, massing, and scale. Massing influences how space is perceived, and scale relates to human vision and modes of movement.
- Shape of an urban form is defined by characteristics like size, density, pattern, grain, texture, voids, and routes. Districts, activity structures, orientation, vistas, skylines, and details further shape the urban environment.
- Learning objectives are to understand how to perceive urban environments through determinants of urban form like space, mass, and scale. Key aspects that influence the perception of urban space are discussed.
Arup
Landscape Architect: Grant Associates
Lighting Design: Speirs + Major Associates
Interpretive Design: Local Projects
Exhibition Design: Local Projects
Sustainability Consultant: Atelier Ten
Project Management: Surbana International Consultants
DETAIL OF MARINA BAY
The case study is about the india's most well planned city that is Jaipur, Rajasthan. what is the urban sprawl in that city and how it grows that will expained in that.
The document summarizes the history and evolution of Church Square in Panaji, Goa, India. It describes how the area has developed from a marshy landscape in the 15th century under Muslim rule, to becoming the central business district and urban core of Panaji after the Portuguese invasion in 1510. Key events included the construction of a causeway connecting the area in 1632, the development of the urban grid and buildings in the 18th century, and the establishment of institutions like the medical school and market square in the late 19th century. The document traces the planning regulations and governance structure that have shaped the area over time under Portuguese colonial rule, the union territory period after 1961, and after statehood was achieved in
Planning Theories presents in the city UJJAINPraveen Mukati
Ujjain, India is an ancient city situated on the Kshipra River. It has developed in a wedge-shaped pattern along major transportation routes like railroads and roads. The city follows Homer Hoyt's sector model of urban structure, with sectors emanating from the city center along transportation arteries. The old city lies north of the railroad, while the new area started developing south of the railroad in the 1930s. Ujjain has a rich cultural heritage and religious significance, with many historic temples that attract pilgrims and influence the city's growth pattern.
Gopi Talav is an historic lake in Surat, India that was renovated in 2012. It was built in the 17th century by an affluent merchant. The redevelopment divided the area around the lake into seven zones based on Surat's history and economy, including zones focused on history, the environment, diamonds, textiles, and communal harmony. The redevelopment cost 22 crore rupees and included structures like an amphitheater and fountains. Proposals aim to add new entertainment activities like a snow park to attract more visitors to the recreational space.
The document summarizes William Whyte's study of small urban public spaces in New York City in the 1970s. Whyte studied how environmental factors like seating, sunlight, trees and food vendors impacted whether spaces were well-used. His research found that spaces with ample movable seating, greenery for shade and privacy, access to sun, and food vendors attracted more people and activity. His guidelines for successful plazas emphasized designing spaces that integrate with surrounding streets, include amenities that draw people, and allow for a variety of activities.
The document proposes a design to revitalize the riverfront areas of Blocks E and G in the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The underlying concept is to rediscover and bring the Mithi River back into the public realm. It involves developing the neglected riverfront area with esplanades, promenades and green spaces to make it people-friendly. The proposal also aims to strengthen connectivity between the blocks and improve pedestrian movement by introducing pedestrian bridges and ramps. Case studies of successful riverfront developments elsewhere provide inspiration for the concept. The project is planned to be implemented in phases and could seek funding from various government and private sources.
This document provides an analysis of Ponniamman Koil 2nd Street in Sholinganallur, Chennai. It notes the street's mixed-use typology with residential, commercial, and government buildings. A proposed design is for a 5300 sqm community activity center to address the lack of recreational spaces. Such a center could provide facilities for physical activity, passive recreation, active recreation, and improve streetscapes.
Eco-tourism provides opportunities for local communities to share their cultural activities and traditions with visitors in an environmentally sustainable way. A circular economy approach is effective for eco-tourism by supporting recycling and reducing waste. Eco-tourism can help invest in local communities as the priority and provide homestays and activities that showcase ethnic groups, traditions, and ways of life while promoting environmental stewardship. It also helps support youth inclusion and education through innovative learning platforms.
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT), which involves local communities inviting tourists to visit and stay with them. CBT emphasizes local community development and control. It allows communities to participate in the global economy through activities like homestays and artisan goods, generating income while maintaining their way of life. CBT decreases poverty by increasing income and providing skills and knowledge for decision-making. Successful CBT models work with existing community initiatives, employ local residents, and maximize local economic benefits. The principles of CBT include respecting local identity, customs, environment, and giving local communities control over tourism decisions and benefits.
Strategies and Guidelines for Waterfront DevelopmentsHazreena Hussein
This document outlines strategies and guidelines for waterfront developments. It discusses the background of urban waterfront redevelopments in the 1980s. The research objectives are to produce general strategies and design guidelines for waterfront areas. Some strategic guidelines include ensuring accessibility to the waterfront, maintaining a consistent physical form, enhancing the river as a historical element, and providing recreational river spaces. The document also lists various general urban design guidelines related to topics like site planning, infrastructure, preservation, and development management.
The document provides a history of the development of Chennai city from its establishment in 1637. It details how the city grew from a small fishing village called Madraspatnam due to establishment of St. George fort by the British. The city's growth was supported by development of trade activities in the port and construction of roads connecting the coast to surrounding areas. Major institutions, housing developments, and infrastructure projects over the 20th century further accelerated the expansion of Chennai. The study area saw tremendous growth due to establishment of educational institutes and implementation of development plans after independence.
Project for Public Spaces - Streets as Placesmetroplanning
Fred Kent of Project for Public Spaces (pps.org) made this presentation on streets as places in Chicago on March 15, 2007. Contact PPS to invite him to speak in your city.
This document discusses the history of urban design from neolithic settlements to early 20th century cities. It explains that cities grew in two ways - naturally according to basic needs, and artificially through master planning with ordered streets and squares. Key topics covered include the influence of geography and climate on urban form, classical and medieval city planning, renaissance and industrial era developments, and modernist planning exemplified by projects like Brasilia.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It has a population of over 3 million today. Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" due to its distinctive pink-colored buildings. It was planned according to the Shilpa Shastra, with a grid layout of nine blocks divided by wide thoroughfares, and included public squares and markets. This strategic town planning makes Jaipur one of the first planned cities in India.
Study of city evolution- temple town Madurai Sulthan Ahamed
Madurai, located in Tamil Nadu, India, is an ancient city with a long history as the capital of the Pandyan Kingdom. Known as the "Athens of the East," the city evolved around the Meenakshi Amman Temple complex located at its center. Madurai was carefully planned according to traditional Indian principles with concentric streets radiating outward from the temple. Lower castes lived farther from the temple core. Today, Madurai remains an important economic, cultural, and transportation hub of Tamil Nadu renowned for its vibrant cultural life and traditions.
Riverfront Development & Haat Case StudyAMIT ANAND
Aim - “Conserve, Protect & Restore the Biodiversity of Yamuna integrated with Public Recreation spaces that the city needs as envisaged in the Zonal Development of Zone O”.
The document provides an architectural description of a proposed Spirituality Centre for the Holy Faith Congregation located in Glasnevin, Dublin. It describes the 10 hectare site as having dramatic views overlooking botanical gardens and cemeteries. The centre will provide a space for prayer, therapy, and community events. It will reflect the congregation's mission and ethos through its design and connection to the natural site features. The proposed 490 square meter building will include areas for reception, offices, therapy, lectures, sacred space, and amenities.
Perception of Urban Space Shape of an Urban FormSomesh Siddharth
This document provides an overview of key concepts for understanding urban morphology, including:
- Perception of urban space is determined by factors like urban form, massing, and scale. Massing influences how space is perceived, and scale relates to human vision and modes of movement.
- Shape of an urban form is defined by characteristics like size, density, pattern, grain, texture, voids, and routes. Districts, activity structures, orientation, vistas, skylines, and details further shape the urban environment.
- Learning objectives are to understand how to perceive urban environments through determinants of urban form like space, mass, and scale. Key aspects that influence the perception of urban space are discussed.
Arup
Landscape Architect: Grant Associates
Lighting Design: Speirs + Major Associates
Interpretive Design: Local Projects
Exhibition Design: Local Projects
Sustainability Consultant: Atelier Ten
Project Management: Surbana International Consultants
DETAIL OF MARINA BAY
The case study is about the india's most well planned city that is Jaipur, Rajasthan. what is the urban sprawl in that city and how it grows that will expained in that.
The document summarizes the history and evolution of Church Square in Panaji, Goa, India. It describes how the area has developed from a marshy landscape in the 15th century under Muslim rule, to becoming the central business district and urban core of Panaji after the Portuguese invasion in 1510. Key events included the construction of a causeway connecting the area in 1632, the development of the urban grid and buildings in the 18th century, and the establishment of institutions like the medical school and market square in the late 19th century. The document traces the planning regulations and governance structure that have shaped the area over time under Portuguese colonial rule, the union territory period after 1961, and after statehood was achieved in
Planning Theories presents in the city UJJAINPraveen Mukati
Ujjain, India is an ancient city situated on the Kshipra River. It has developed in a wedge-shaped pattern along major transportation routes like railroads and roads. The city follows Homer Hoyt's sector model of urban structure, with sectors emanating from the city center along transportation arteries. The old city lies north of the railroad, while the new area started developing south of the railroad in the 1930s. Ujjain has a rich cultural heritage and religious significance, with many historic temples that attract pilgrims and influence the city's growth pattern.
Gopi Talav is an historic lake in Surat, India that was renovated in 2012. It was built in the 17th century by an affluent merchant. The redevelopment divided the area around the lake into seven zones based on Surat's history and economy, including zones focused on history, the environment, diamonds, textiles, and communal harmony. The redevelopment cost 22 crore rupees and included structures like an amphitheater and fountains. Proposals aim to add new entertainment activities like a snow park to attract more visitors to the recreational space.
The document summarizes William Whyte's study of small urban public spaces in New York City in the 1970s. Whyte studied how environmental factors like seating, sunlight, trees and food vendors impacted whether spaces were well-used. His research found that spaces with ample movable seating, greenery for shade and privacy, access to sun, and food vendors attracted more people and activity. His guidelines for successful plazas emphasized designing spaces that integrate with surrounding streets, include amenities that draw people, and allow for a variety of activities.
The document proposes a design to revitalize the riverfront areas of Blocks E and G in the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. The underlying concept is to rediscover and bring the Mithi River back into the public realm. It involves developing the neglected riverfront area with esplanades, promenades and green spaces to make it people-friendly. The proposal also aims to strengthen connectivity between the blocks and improve pedestrian movement by introducing pedestrian bridges and ramps. Case studies of successful riverfront developments elsewhere provide inspiration for the concept. The project is planned to be implemented in phases and could seek funding from various government and private sources.
This document provides an analysis of Ponniamman Koil 2nd Street in Sholinganallur, Chennai. It notes the street's mixed-use typology with residential, commercial, and government buildings. A proposed design is for a 5300 sqm community activity center to address the lack of recreational spaces. Such a center could provide facilities for physical activity, passive recreation, active recreation, and improve streetscapes.
Eco-tourism provides opportunities for local communities to share their cultural activities and traditions with visitors in an environmentally sustainable way. A circular economy approach is effective for eco-tourism by supporting recycling and reducing waste. Eco-tourism can help invest in local communities as the priority and provide homestays and activities that showcase ethnic groups, traditions, and ways of life while promoting environmental stewardship. It also helps support youth inclusion and education through innovative learning platforms.
This document discusses community-based tourism (CBT), which involves local communities inviting tourists to visit and stay with them. CBT emphasizes local community development and control. It allows communities to participate in the global economy through activities like homestays and artisan goods, generating income while maintaining their way of life. CBT decreases poverty by increasing income and providing skills and knowledge for decision-making. Successful CBT models work with existing community initiatives, employ local residents, and maximize local economic benefits. The principles of CBT include respecting local identity, customs, environment, and giving local communities control over tourism decisions and benefits.
This document provides an introduction and site analysis for a final design project proposing a traditional weaving art and learning centre. Key points:
1) The proposed centre aims to preserve local weaving traditions, educate youth, and attract visitors to the site within an existing park.
2) A site investigation analyzed the context, including nearby land uses, urban morphology, and active/dormant spaces within the park.
3) Case studies of precedent cultural centres informed the design with references to spatial arrangement, connectivity, and passive design strategies.
4) The design intends to create a journey through exhibition, research, and hands-on activities while enhancing user movement and interactions through weave-like circulation patterns.
This document discusses ecotourism and provides background information. Ecotourism involves visiting natural areas with low environmental impact as an alternative to mass tourism. It aims to educate travelers, fund conservation efforts, and benefit local economies and cultures. Responsible ecotourism programs minimize environmental impacts, promote sustainability, and create opportunities for local communities. The literature review examines what other scholars have researched regarding ecotourism's effects on organization performance.
1) The document discusses alternative tourism and eco-tourism in Tunisia, specifically in the northwest regions, as a way to promote sustainable development through equitable economic opportunities, viable societies, and livable environments.
2) It proposes a project called "ECO-VASION" to establish hiking trails and circuits in the northwest by 2014 and sensitize local populations, developers, travel agencies and authorities to alternative tourism.
3) Key actions include collecting data on the areas, conducting awareness activities like an "ECO-MARATHON" event in El Kef, developing dialogue with locals, and training youth on renewable energy through demonstration models.
This lesson plan aims to teach students about active citizenship through a project focused on environmental protection. Over the course of 5 weeks, students will participate in educational activities to raise awareness about pollution and its effects. Activities include creating posters and leaflets about recycling and water pollution, organizing a tree planting event, and hosting classes outdoors to appreciate nature. The goal is for students to understand their role in contributing to the community's environmental health and to take pride in maintaining local green spaces. By the end of the project, students will have learned what it means to be an active citizen through hands-on participation in bettering the local environment.
Sustainable Development Goals and Values for MuseumErfgoed 2.0
How museums can engage their audiences and work together with them on Sustainable Development Goals, based on their core Values and storytelling, by using the GIVE-model
The document discusses environmental youth work in Finland. It aims to create meaningful nature experiences for youth and promote sustainable development and lifestyles. Key aspects include nature education through camps, schools, and youth organizations. Activities emphasize empowering youth and increasing environmental awareness. Locations like Meriharju Nature House and Adventure House provide hands-on learning in nature. Legislation supports local youth work and environmental education. The Ruuti model grants youth decision making over local activities and funds. Overall, the work builds youth connections with nature and encourages responsible environmental stewardship.
Environmental Youth Work - (Delia, Aada, Miro, Jarkko, Shobhana)Early Artis
The document discusses environmental youth work in Finland. It aims to create meaningful nature experiences for youth and promote sustainable development and lifestyles. Key aspects include raising environmental awareness, supporting youth empowerment through programs like Ruuti-Budget, and strengthening the bond between youth and nature through outdoor education. Ecological social work also seeks to address issues like climate change and environmental degradation through education and advocacy. The work of organizations profiled demonstrates strengths in motivating conservation action among youth and deepening their relationship with the environment. Opportunities for further development include fostering a sense of lifelong responsibility and a deeper understanding of nature.
Vean is a tool used to catch fish in traditional way in Ohoi Disuk, Kei Island, in Southeast Maluku. This study aims to examine vean tradition as a local wisdom of customary people that has been inherited from generation to generation. This research uses qualitative method applying descriptive analytical approach. The number of respondents is 10 people. The results show that the construction of vean resembles the human body, which implies that humans must move their limbs to work in order to meet the life needs. In addition, vean (sero) can also build relationship between the sea and humans as keepers and connoisseurs of nature. Vean has three main motivations, namely economic aspect to create quality of life, social aspect to develop a sense of justice without expecting anything in return, and ecological aspect for the conservation of ecosystems and marine life. On the other hand, vean has very meaningful values to maintain kinship and brotherhood in building social relations, creating a good social harmony. Based on the perspective, motivation, and values contained in vean, this local wisdom can be used as a way to strengthen maritime culture in history learning because it comes from the culture of local community as a source of learning.
Ecotourism aims to unite conservation efforts, local communities, and sustainable travel. It works to counteract negative human impacts and support local economies by giving value to natural resources through tourism. As ecotourism grows in an area, local governments establish protected areas to maintain the economic benefits, while locals find jobs as tour guides and gain incentives to protect resources their livelihoods depend on. A range of small businesses also benefit from increased tourism. Studies in Costa Rica found ecotourism reduced environmental destruction as locals had less need to cut trees, and increased education led to greater environmental awareness.
Forest City Studio is a group in Shanghai that trains volunteers to educate the public about native species conservation. The document discusses two of their civic ecology projects: 1) A public garden where they replaced exotic plants with native ones, increasing biodiversity and reducing costs. 2) An abandoned wetland they explored with visitors, finding native and invasive plants, and advocating to preserve it. The author Yan Zhu has an interdisciplinary background in environmental fields and is interested in connecting with others in Shanghai who care about nature and the environment.
I was born in Stockholm in 1989 but brought up in Greece. I have studied Planning and Regional Development for 5 years in the University of Thessaly, Greece and Sustainable Urban Planning and Design for 2 years in KTH, Sweden. My studies have contributed in my deep critical thinking and appreciation of sustainability, inclusion, accessibility and participation. Throughout the projects I have worked on I developed a great interest in social sustainability, especially regarding feminist questions in planning.
This is a booklet of some of my most recent projects, all taking place in the city of Stockholm.
This document discusses the creation of an outdoor education program at a middle school. Key details include:
- Teachers started taking students on monthly trips along a newly created trail near the school to study the environment.
- Partnerships were formed with local organizations to support the program and provide expertise. Community members helped supervise activities.
- Students engaged in activities like native plant identification, water testing, journaling, and building/maintaining the trail. They presented their work to the community at a trail dedication event.
- The goal is to expand opportunities for students to experience nature and incorporate outdoor learning into different subject areas. Funding challenges remain for multi-day trips along the Appalachian Trail.
This document discusses the role of museums in education, specifically regarding social studies. It begins with definitions of a museum and discusses how museum education involves planning visits before, during, and after students tour the museum. Museums can enhance social studies lessons by bringing historical objects to life and helping students understand different cultures. The document advocates for museums to engage more with schools and communities through mobile exhibits and sharing resources. Overall, it argues that museums are valuable educational tools that make abstract concepts more concrete and help achieve social studies curriculum goals.
The Navajo creation myth describes the emergence of the Navajo people from the lower worlds into the fourth world, which is the present world. It explains how the Navajo came to be and their relationship with nature and the land. The myth emphasizes that humans have a role and responsibility regarding nature rather than a conqueror role, as separating humans from nature encourages environmentally irresponsible behavior. As technology and agriculture have advanced, they have resulted in an imbalance and overuse of land, making humans an invasive species due to their manipulation of the landscape and dependency on Earth's resources.
The document provides an update on plans to establish a Cultural and Ecological Field Station at the Deering Estate. Key points include:
- The field station will provide a living outdoor laboratory for research, education, and conservation.
- An agreement between the Deering Estate and Florida International University establishes opportunities for collaborative research, learning, and funding.
- Research themes include conservation biology, restoration ecology, and socio-cultural studies that examine human-environment interactions.
- Progress includes redirecting freshwater flows to restore wetlands, establishing research partnerships, and developing a 5-year work plan and funding strategies.
CONTINUOUS ARCHAEOLOGY: SCIENCE APPLIED TO THE NATURAL CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTArchaeo Hub
Grupo Documento has constructed a legacy in archaeology and cultural heritage over 27 years through applied science and collaborative projects. It has expanded to include heritage management and the natural cultural environment approach. Current projects focus on stakeholder collaboration, local empowerment, planning for sustainable development, and measuring social and environmental impacts at local to international scales. Partnerships with Brazilian institutions like Instituto Rio Itariri, Instituto Olho D'Água, and the "Da Aldeia de Carapicuíba à Cultura de Rua" project apply these principles to promote cultural preservation, social cohesion, and sustainable communities.
Implications of National Parks and the FutureTracy Mezger
The document discusses the history and future challenges of national parks. It notes that while national parks were originally established to promote both natural protection and human enjoyment, growing tourism is putting pressure on parks' ability to support heavy use. Looking to the past can help understand how shifts in human values have both protected and exploited natural areas. The future will likely bring issues of overuse, climate change impacts, and less government funding, requiring new collaborative management strategies between various stakeholders to sustainably balance conservation and tourism.
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) supports sustainable tourism by working to improve forest and wildlife conservation policies, promote sustainable farming practices, address environmental degradation, and advocate for climate justice and renewable energy. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) contributes through conservation initiatives, environmental education, and operating nature parks and education centers. UNESCO promotes sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites by facilitating stakeholder cooperation, empowering local communities, and providing guidance tools for site managers.
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Jomsom is a beautiful city located in the trans-Himalayan region of Annapurna and sits at the base of Mt. Nilgiri and
Dhaulagiri. Jomsom is a well-equipped town of Lower Mustang region and often referred to as the Gateway to Upper
Mustang. Jomsom also known as Dzong-Sampa or New Fort, is the center of Gharpajhong Gaunpalika
and former independent village development committee at an altitude of about 2700 m in Mustang District, Nepal. It
extends over both the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. As the district headquarters, it is primarily an administrative and
commercial center with government officials and merchants rubbing shoulders with the local residents of the region,
known as Thakalis.
Looking at the ancient culture of the area the inhabitants live far removed from the outside world, their way of life
characterized by a subsistence economy – with men ploughing and women weaving. The people have adapted unique
ways to survive in a cut off destination using wood for the fire, store wood in rooftops, graze cattle for milk and meat.
Jomsom is vastly equipped with dry terrains, barren hills, green water lake and so on. In the current scenario, the
people of Jomsom are highly focused on the economy sector. Similarly, the subsistence economy is being conquered by
tourism.
3. ECO MUSEUM
THINI VILLAGE
ABSTRACT
One of the key issues of today is how we can convince the stakeholders of a project to be equally involved as a designer in any design process.
It is about combining the ideas of the stakeholders with the designer to create a culturally, economically and socially sound design. Another
issue is the takeover of developments by institutions for different purposes, or for the benefit of visitors rather than locals, can make the
locals victims of their own success, with the risk of consequent unintended shifts in culture and society. The aim of this paper is to describe
how the characteristics and integrity of a place can be enhanced by the involvement of stakeholders in the design process from conceptual
stage, how the local stakeholders behave to the ideas of the involvement of different external stakeholders and how the stakeholders react to
the initial idea of the designer. Through this paper we intend to present how effective integration of stakeholder and designer can be in the
design process to provide effective results. For this we explored and analyzed the case of the Eco museum in Jomsom, Mustang which we
visited. The proper output of the study recommends stakeholder mapping, case study, Site visit, Focus group discussion and interaction with
the stakeholders. Drawing on the data collected from the above methods, this paper reveals that the local stakeholders are willing to be
involved in the design process as they value their culture and the traditions that they inherited from their ancestors. Another outcome of the
study was the involvement of the local and external stakeholders such as ACAP and Gaupalika regarding the development of Eco museum
through combine participation. They were very positive about the idea of participation.
MONASTERY DHUMBA LAKE HIMELESQUE' RADIO STATION
JOMSOM THINI VILLAGE MT. NILGIRI
4. OBJECTIVE
The objective of this research is based on the indicators by Peter
Davis in his 1999 work Eco museum.
To explore the type of space where people want to live, visit and
invest.
To get real life situation for first hand information.
To supplement classroom findings.
To serve as a pre view of the lesson.
To verify previous information, class discussion and to conclude
individual experience to serve as a means .
To develop positive attitudes, values and specific skills.
Valorization of the natural, ecological, historical and
anthropological resource as a whole.
To study about connections between people and where and how
they live.
Encourage exposure of their culture and traditions.
Accessibility and Leisure time.
To know the relationship between natural environment and build
form.
To secure the space for keeping and displaying the culture item
before they disappear.
To provide a space for performing cultural activity or the ethnic
group.
Raise awareness of the
importance of native foliage
and the diversity of plants and
wildlife within the region..
Through community
engagement, spread cultural
and educational awareness
within the Jomsom area.
Promote and set the base for the
interconnection of all the parks, existing
and new attractions to help preserve
the heritage and traditions of the local
community.
CHALLANGES
SOCIAL
Difficulty to combine different groups with different thoughts at
the same table.
Influence by Foreign culture.
Expansion of museum can cause problem related to land of locals.
Conflict between rural municipality and Aama Samuha for eco
museum.
Less Manpower dedicated to the Museum.
Same thoughts but less Co-Operation
ECONOMIC
Maintaining the artifacts can be costly.
Hiring researcher for the collection of artifacts can be costly.
Renovation of building can be very expensive
Hiring staff is also costly.
ENVIRONMENT
Reduction of resource use.
Loss of freshwater and pollutions.
Air pollutions, soil pollution so on.
MAIN GOALS
5. FINDINGS
Triple bottom line method is used to analysis the data i.e. from social economic and environmental aspects. The below table represent the
findings of study.
PRESPECTIVE
SOCIAL PRESPECTIVE Mustang is rich in cultural and natural heritage Mustang Eco museum will promote to Preserve,
manage and Interpret the identities and uniqueness of such precious heritage. It will also be a
platform to Promotes Intangible cultural heritage.
Social unity can be achieved from the inclusive and collaborative engagement of local stakeholders.
Museum can also be an medium for local employment.
ECONOMIC PRESPECTIVE Mustang Eco museum can add one more landmark in Jomsom that the tourist has to visit, which aid
in economy generation.
It also provide a platform for the local people to display their local products that helps in promotion
as well as economy generation to the local people.
Fairs, events, training programs also add value to the economy up liftment.
ENVIRONMENT PRESPECTIVE Mustang is rich in both temperate and tran-himalayan biodiversity with flora and fauna that are
most common to those that are highly rare. Mustang Ecomuseum will add to the preservation and
protection of those flora and fauna.
Recognizes the energy and material resources both present and limit possibilities.
Through the display of comparatively well studied and documented credentials, Eco museum
encourage participation in the learning Experience relating to environment.
6. STUDY METHODOLOGY
Stage 1:
Preliminary
Framework from
project on CC1
Phone interview
with local Stake
holders
Literature Review
Design layout of
Eco-museum
Stage 2: Site Visit and
Site Observation
Interview with Stake
holders on Site
Re-design Layout of Eco
museum
STUDY METHODS
STAGE 1:
The proposal regarding the rejuvenation of the eco-museum was introduced to us in CC1. It was aimed to revitalize the eco museum located in
Mustang after it was severely damaged by the earthquake of 2015.First step regarding the rejuvenation was the Brainstorming of ideas within the
team. It was done involving all the group members to generate the maximum number of ideas to solve a design problem. This helped us get a basic
idea regarding the components of the eco-museum. During this process we discussed a basic framework regarding the design of the museum
building, meditation hall, park, botanical garden etc. These ideas that were brought forth through brainstorming were furthermore effective as they
were backed up by the Six Hats methods. Additionally, virtual communication with the stakeholders was also done to know about the present site
conditions and also their ideas and suggestions were taken for the museum revitalization. The next step we took was to analyze the end results the
stake holders wanted and needed as they are the key users and the managers of the museum. Power and interest matrix was utilized to identify and
categorize the stakeholders with increasing power and interest in the project. A report was also prepared which included the conceptual possibilities
and proposed site planning along with the challenges that we would come across during the revitalization process.
STAGE 2:
Qualitative method of data collection were used to further obtain various project parameters and helped gain a better understanding of our end
goal. The method basically focused on our ideas to rejuvenate the site and its existing conditions. The conceptualization of our design was further
aided through the one to one interaction with the stakeholders. The one to one interaction helped us get an idea of what people think regarding the
re-opening of the museum, the positive and negative aspects involved with it and the hindrances that might come forward during the rejuvenation
process. Later on focus group discussions with the mayor, the local stakeholders and Aama Samuha helped us get a clearer idea of what they want
the museum to reflect i.e. the culture of Mustang’s and tradition. Later these data were utilized to revise the preliminary report that included the
vision of the stakeholders. Finally, the conceptual design of the museum was produced as the end result.
7. STUDY METHODOLOGY
OUTCOME OF SIX HAT METHODS
Mustang eco museum should be re-
construct and re-open.
Re-opening Mustang Eco- Museum help
to preserve authentic history and culture of
mustang and its heritage for long period
of time even for century.
It will help to attract tourist and
contribute in economic growth of native
people.
We made an idea to design the one-story
building with different section to display
different museum materials.
We also discuss to make park and café
around the land of eco-museum so that the
tourist can sit and enjoy nature of mustang
around the premise of eco-museum.
People visiting eco-museum can get idea
about mustang, life style of people and
enjoy the surrounding nature
There is risk of losing the authentic
identity of native culture, thought of people
and their dresses as modernization will
enter in this area along with the tourist
visiting these places.
We have to design the building of eco-
museum according to the requirement of
things to be preserves, as per idea of
stakeholders and as per site.
Decided about the material to be use for
construction that will be sustainable and
economical.
We should focus on economic aspect
from where we can get enough funds to
build museum, maintain, clean and
preserve for longtime.
8. STAKE HOLDER ANALYSIS
Stakeholders are the key user of any project. Also they are the
person who will be directly or indirectly affected by the
development. Buildings can also be the exotic products of
indigenous people in places unknown to us .An outsider has to
study the vernacular architecture as a whole in order to design
the building that fits the needs of the human living in it and
also should be able to tell the better version of their story and
diversity. Which can be possible by collaboration with the
person living in the same region or area as they will have more
knowledge regarding this parameter. This collaboration helps to
create effective, efficient and sustainable design.
1. National
government
2. contractors
1. Puthang
Aama samuha
2. Local
authorities
ACAP
1. Hotel
owners
2. Local
companies
1. Local
residents
2. students
P
O
W
E
R
INTEREST
TARGETED USERS
Project will be specially targeted to the local community as the center
will be used and sustained by the community. The programs need their
active participation and involvement which not only save and promote
our heritage but also help to generate income.
Other target users are:-
1. Tourist and Visitors
International and domestic tourist as they can stay for the long period
of time and can learn about the culture and arts of the area.
2. Schools
They can link their curriculum with the activities of the museum which
helps to grow the understanding of the culture and traditions to the
young generations.
3. Local people
Use of the museum space by the locals as the communicating space
and also for their daily activities.
Stakeholder
Analysis and
Mapping
•Identify key
stakeholders
•Define
stakeholders
concerns &
issues
Communicati
on Planning
•Use the
communicati
on plan and
create
continuous
dialog with all
stakeholders
• Obtain
feedback and
involvement
Continuous
Assessment
and Follow
through
• Clarification
of roles and
responsibiliti
es for SRM
•Validate &
evaluate
communicati
on processes
Engagement
Strategies
and
Techniques
•Techniques
to involve
the
stakeholders
in the design
and
implementati
on
F
R
A
M
E
W
O
R
K
POWER INTEREST MATRIX.
9. INTERACTION WITH THE STAKEHOLDERS
INTERVIEWED EXPERT
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
RANGER MISS. DHANU GURUNG
MR. KHAGENDRA TULACHANFOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONMr. Netra Prashad Poudal
NO NAME OCCUPATION
1 Khagendra Tulachan Owner of Hotel Majesty
2 Netra Prashad Poudal Administrative Officer of GharapJhong Rural
Municipality
3 Dhanu Gurung ACAP Ranger
4 Purna Gauchan President of Aama Samuha
5 Sunkumari Thakali Vice resident of Aama Samuha
6 Deepti Sherchan Member of Aama Samuha
7 Gyanu Sherchan Member of Aama Samuha
8 Bishnu Thakali Member of Aama Samuha
9 Chering Thakali Member of Aama Samuha
10. ECO MUSEUM
Established in 1992, the Mustang Eco Museum is situated about fifteen-minute walk from Nepal’s Jomsom Airport. The Mustang Eco Museum
allows visitors a fascinating glimpse into the ancient history, culture and Nature that shaped this beautiful part of the world. The displays
includes Buddhist monastery, herbarium, animal specimen, traditional dress, and artwork. Other features of museum are: good view of
Jomsom, Thini village and Mt Nilgiri It also provide a guided tour inside museum, library and video shows on Mustang, Tibet and Nepal in
general as well as activities of KMTNC-ACAP. Visitors can spend a few pleasant hours viewing all the exhibits in the museum which includes a
fascinating collection of beads, bones, ceramic vessels and pendants, recovered from the ancient burial caves of Mustang and many of which
date as far back as 800BC. Other exhibits focus on the culture, past and present of Mustang. Musical instruments, costumes and dressed
mannequins reveal much about Mustang culture and way of life. There is also abundant information on crops and animals that are farmed and
raised in the Mustang region. The majority Of these herbs have curative properties, other herbs have properties that promote wellbeing and
can therefore be viewed as prophylactic. The Eco Museum also exhibits the artifacts found in Mustang and Dolpo. The Mustang Eco Museum
shall open again and should allow at least two hours to tour the museum
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CONTEXT STUDY
11. EXISTING CONDITIONS OF MUSUEM
In the chaos of Jomsom, Mustang Eco-museum, one of the most
beautiful attractions of the area received a generous visit of
international and domestic tourists. The museum displays various
aspects of the culture and nature of the valley of Mustang. Buddhist
monasteries present in the area, the Herbarium, animal specimen,
artwork as well as the traditional dresses of the people living in
Mustang are some of the most iconic displays in the museum. The
tour of the Eco museum educated the visitors about the traditional
and cultural background of not only Mustang but also about Tibet
and Nepal in general. But this was before the devastating 2015
earthquake in our country. The earthquake severely affected the
single-storey museum and reduced the entire footprint of the
museum to only the ground floor. The museum is currently closed
but the space is still being used for the storage of the museum
artifacts.
DESIGN OVERVIEW
ARCHITECTURE:
The museum is one-storey with load bearing walls. The planning
consist of the central courtyard surrounded by the building blocks
with wooden doors and windows. Stone, cement and wood are the
main building materials used for the construction. CGI roofing can be
seen to cover the museum. The museum is now used as a storage
unit for the museum artifacts.
LANDSCAPE:
The land has been used by the locals as the area for waste disposal
generated from the damage of the building after the earth quake. We
can also see that the people are very enthusiastic about the herbs
and apple farming prevalent in the valley. The nursery present in the
area of the museum itself is a showcase of a plantation of different
herbs. The preservation of local herbs clearly display the eagerness
by its locals to preserve and bring changes to maintain the vibrancy
of the area. Ama Samuha is also an active organization that helps to
preserve and maintain the apple trees planted in the area.
EXISTING ENTRY OF ECO MUSEUM
DISPLAY ITEMS
EXISTING CONDITION OF MUSEUM
12. DESIGN SOLUTION
The design solution is based on focus discussion with AAma Samuha,
mayor and the local people. We have tried to focus on the thoughts,
ideas, needs and the feasibility of the local people in the design
solution as they are the one who will be beneficiated by the project.
The studies programs are listed below:-
Research Center
Library Services
Galleries
Office
Administration and Management support
Hospitality
MUSEUM
Institution for conservation, collection of artifacts and other
objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance.
RESEARCH CENTRE
The museum is also visualized to develop as a learning Centre for the
researchers. Mustang is wide known for its diverse flora and fauna
which has not been exposed to the outer world research Centre
provide a platform for those researchers who want to know about this
diverse ecosphere. It acts as a learning center altogether with
education facilities and programs intended to closely study the
biosphere of Mustang.
LIBRARY
This would contain of a large no of books and volumes relating to all
the history and the natural environment of the area. It would be a
repository of all the information Since Mustang is widely known for
its history and the landscape but the outsider have less knowledge
about their culture and the traditions and the architecture so the
library can be the space for the readers to know about the place.
GALLERY
Galleries in the museum is an effective medium of showcasing collections for
the mass to view. The museum is conceptualized to house six large galleries
dedicated to the display the area’s historical, cultural and habitat heritage.
13. INTRODUCTION
The site is located at the start of the Jomsom Bazaar. Jomsom is the
center of Gharpajhong Gaunpalikaand former independent village
development committee. The site is privileged by the Jomsom Airport, bus
park and the road Access.
SITE DESCIPTION
1. AREA: 11153.15 SQM
2. EXISTING BUILDING: 376.26 SQM
3. VEGETATION: Trees and Bushes
4. TERRAIN: slope towards east
5. INFRASTRUCTURE: One storey building
SITE STUDY
LOCATION OF SITE IN JOMSOM BAZAR
TRANSPORT NETWORK
The site is almost 15 min walk from Jomsom. It is connected to the
main Beni Jomsom highway on the East side. It is also surrounded
by the secondary road network on the north and west.
VIEWS
The Site’s location and the landscape of the mustang Eco museum
shows the strong influenced by the interrelationship of the existing
buildings, vegetation and open spaces.
IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS
The site has a strong character deriving from the contribution
made by Apple trees to the landscape and its hilltop location. The
site also reflects the panoramic views o the Mt Niligiri and
Kaligandaki river.
14. INTERSECTION
POINT
INTERSECTION
POINT
VIEWS
VIEWS
THINI VILLAGEVIEW OF MOUNTAIN NILGIRI
KALIGANDAKI RIVER
JOMSOM SETTLEMENT
NOISE
STRENGTH
Potential main entry points due to the location of the side
along side of Jomsom highway.
Located just at the entry point of the Jomsom the site is
capable to draw in more public users .
The site located at the higher altitude than the settlement
led to the beautiful 360 view of the mountains and the
settlement.
CHALLENGES
Heavy air as it is at the higher altitude and noise pollution
from Jomsom airport
Vandalism of building facilities
SITE AND SURROUNDING
15. E
DESIGN CONCEPT
Eco museum is one of the main highlights of the Jomsom before
the earthquake. Current situation the museum is closed but the
space is still used for the storage of the museum artifacts. In
Conversation with the stakeholders we found out 2 very important
things the local people want in the Eco museum.
1. First, they do not want to dismantle the existing Eco museum
as they have lots of sentiments connected with it but they want
to add the spaces with other additional facilities so that it can
me more advance than it was before as the museum has lot of
land available.
2. Second are they wanted to build the Eco museum in more
traditional way with the use of locally available materials.
Considering this we came up with the design solutions that the
existing building will be the same but we use it not as the
museum but as the entry point that provides the information’s
to the visitors and also to use it as the administration section.
Further we added the Museum and Research centre as the new
extension in the Museum. We connected the museum space
with the administration and the information space but we
separated the research center and the library cause all the
people who visit the museum do not want to use the library or
the research space.
EXISTING BUILDING :
INCOOPERATE
INFORMATION AND
ADMINISTRATION
ADDITION BUILDING :
MUSEUM, RESEARCH
CENTRE AND
RECREATIONAL
Considering this for the addition of the Eco museum we mainly try
to focus on the vernacular architecture of Mustang with the use of
locally available materials such as mud, stone and wood. Also the
planning Is focused on the weather conditions of the area as the
weather can be extreme during winter.
BUBBLE DIGRAM SHOWING THE
PLANING OF THE MUSEUM
16. DESIGN PLANNING
EXITING BUILDING
NEW ADDITION
NEW ADDITION
NEW ADDITION
EXITING AREA
The planning of Eco museum starts with the main entry which is also the existing entry to the Museum. The planning is basically focused on the
separation of the semi Private and public area. The main entry led us to the plaza and the cafe. It is the multi-functional space provided to both
the locals and the visitors. They can use it as an area for meeting, economic exchange and cultural expression among a wide diversity of people.
After cafe the information centre and the administration is placed which further guide us to the Museum space. Administration and the
information desk are sited n the existing building block. Museum block is placed in such a way that it creates the buffer to the research centre
form the public space. The separate entry is given t the research centre and the library as they are zoned as the semi private space. Plantation
area is also placed in front to the museum and in the pathway to the research centre. This space is more connected to the research centre as it is
focused on plantation of the herb available in the area.
17. MUSEUM
In the planning of the museum we tried to use the maximum use of skylight
with the use courtyard system. We tried to allocate the windows mainly on
the south side so that the museum can we warm throughout the year. Mud
and wood are proposed as the main construction materials as it is locally
available and also has potential in recovering the nature. It is also an
important element needed in sustainable design.
We have divided the museum space into 3 blocks.
First block displays the history of the place with the culture, tradition,
geography of the place with the help of pictures, mannequin, statues etc. so
that the visitors have the idea and the knowledge about the forgotten gem
of Nepal. It also displays the important personals which will be the
continuation of display from the Eco museum itself.
Second block is dedicated to the community of the mustang which
embraces and demonstrates the variety of ethnic groups of Mustang with
their unique social and cultural aspects.
Third block showcase the versatile and exceptional nature of the area
which includes their flora and fauna.
BLOCK A
BLOCK C
BLOCK B
19. RESEARCH CENTRE AND LIBRARY
The Research center will be focused on the study
and research of the diverse flora and fauna
present in the valley which has not been exposed
to the outer world. Its primary target will be
researchers from all over the world and
enthusiastic students who are interested to learn
about the region’s flora and fauna. The library
will be focused to provide literary books and
resources related to the history and natural
environment of the region. The library will also
act as a platform to showcase existing ancient
Buddhist books for the people who are
fascinated to learn about the teachings of
Buddhism and books of similar context.
The research center and the library will be
separated from the museum so that the chaos of
the museum doesn’t affect the peacefulness of
the area. The placement of the library has also
been done in such a manner that the
enthusiastic readers that visit the place get a
scenic close up view of the mountains. This was
done to help create a positive and peaceful
environment for readers to enjoy their books.
STUDY
RESEARCH
OFFICE
OFFICE
LOBBY
LIBRARYREADING
20. SEMI COVERED SITTING
SITTING
KITCHEN
OUTDOR SITTING AND PUBLIC SPACE
CAFE AND PUBLIC SPACE
The character of a city is defined by its streets and public spaces.
When we think of great cities, we invariably think of their iconic
public spaces. Public space is a vital component of a prosperous
city. Well designed and managed public space is a key asset for a
city’s functioning and has a positive impact on its economy,
environment, safety, health, integration and connectivity.
Public space in the museum provide an setting for a multitude of
activities such as festivals, trade, the movement of goods and
people, or the setting for community life and livelihoods. It
provides multi-functional areas for meeting, economic exchange
and cultural expression among a wide diversity of people.
Café is dedicated to the promotion and display of local cuisine to
the visitors .
Planning of café is focused on indoor, semi covered and outdoor
dinning as for the maximum
22. CONCLUSION
Mustang Eco-museum was one of the main attractions of Jomsom but due to the devastating earthquake of 2015, the museum has turned into a
storage unit of the items it used to showcase. This project provided us the insights about significance of the museum not only for the local
stakeholders but also to the domestic and international tourists that visit the region. Re-construction and re-opening of the Eco-museum would
help to conserve the authentic identity of the history of Mustang and also of the people living here. Eventually, the museum could support the
growth of the tourism industry of the region and help with the upliftment of the local people’s living standard.
Our learning also grew as we came into contact with the locals, as well as government bodies, that are attempting for sustainable redevelopment
and expansion of the museum to its previous glory with the required funding. Our interactions with the stakeholders helped us understand their
emphasis in the revitalization and celebration of local ethnic groups and local autonomy that they wanted to preserve through the museum.
Additionally, the stakeholders desire to preserve and expose their cultural heritage which can be beneficial for regional rejuvenation. Their
attitude towards how they want to preserve and maintain the local architecture could help the museum reinvent itself and help foreigners,
travelers, and locals preserve the local culture of the community. Setting this background as the base for the project the project examines the
case of Mustang Eco- museum, a significant landmark of Jomsom. With the involvement of the stakeholders which included interaction,
negotiation, cooperation with them, the report propose an economically, socially, environmentally sustainable approach for the effective running
of the museum. It also addresses how the government and local communities' negotiation of heritage preservation; development shape the
conceptualization and development of the Eco-museum.