Eco retreat resort - Dissertation report

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT- II REPORT ON “ECO RETREAT RESORT, DAPOLI”

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Architecture Savitribai Phule University of Pune

Submitted By:

ATHARV MEHTA FIFTH YEAR B. ARCH. ‘B’

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AR. CHINMAY SUDAME

SUBJECT: DISSERTATION

2021 – 2022 DR. D Y PATIL PRATISHTHAN’S DR. D.Y. PATIL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, AKURDI, PUNE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to my advisor AR. CHINMAY SUDAME, you have been a tremendous mentor for me. I would like to thank you for encouraging my research.

Your advice on both research as well as on my career have been priceless. I would also like to thank my committee members for serving as my committee members even at hardship, also want to thank you for letting my defence be an enjoyable moment, and for your brilliant comments and suggestions, thanks to you. All of you have been there to support me when I recruited patients and collected data for my thesis.

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ABSTRACT During the last many decades, people have been moving from rural areas to urban environments across the world. This has resulted in their disengagement from their natural surroundings. A built environment of steel and mortar, fast cars, fast food, noise, high-rise apartments and pollution has replaced our beautiful natural ambience. Nature's protective properties for health promotion, improvement and sustainability have been largely lost to people in the modern world due to their inadequate contact with nature.

People find himself more under stress than ever before because of the modern technology and lifestyle. Several diseases have sprung up and are increasing due to the basic factor of stress and aggressiveness, and are now frequenting at an early age. Its necessary to provides a holistic approach to our daily lives. The beautiful natural ambience inspires us towards healing, by supporting the body, mind and spirit, and providing healthy and positive interactions. By bringing nature into focus, we may be able to achieve more appropriate and sustainable conditions that support health.

In the global scenario, Tourism is one of the important aspects in generating revenue and employment. As India is one of the most preferred tourist destinations because of its heritage, culture & scenic beauties; Hospitality plays major role in tourism. Thus, increase in growth of tourism has impacted on the environment and local communities in several ways. The concept of eco resort has taken initiative for achieving sustainability in the development and management of the resorts. A resort which will have minimal impact and contributes positively to the conservation of nature. There could be significant impact on the environment due to resources used for construction and maintenance of resort. Therefore, use of new materials & systems strategically can offer opportunity for sustainability. The research methodology is based on case study. The study defines basic principles of eco- architecture; environmental sustainability, technological sustainability, financial sustainability, organizational sustainability and social sustainability to develop areas. To make resort sustainable in the long run careful planning, implementation & monitoring is required.

In such scenario, an Eco retreat resort aims to provide a break in this mechanized life; a complete rejuvenation and revitalization through wellness treatments and therapies. It may alsoact as a consultation Centre for people who have ailments beyond the curing capacity of Allopathy and other systems of medication.

Architecturally, the effort will be to bring in the traditional and conventional characteristics into the built environment. For this purpose, a site within vicinity of exotic natural beauty and striking cultural and traditional heritage will be selected; which will also be easily accessible, having salubrious climate throughout the year, communicable and conveniently distant from the surrounding cities.

Keywords: Mechanized life, Disengagement, Ecology, Nature, Retreat,Eco Resort, Health promotion,

Content ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................

ABSTRACT ..............................................................................................................................................

Content .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Table of figures ....................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 6 1.1 NEED FOR TOPIC ....................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 AIM ............................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................................. 6 1.4 SCOPE and LIMITATIONS: ........................................................................................................ 7 1.4.1 : Scope of the project is: .......................................................................................................... 7 1.4.2 : The limitations of the project are: ......................................................................................... 7

1.5 METHODOLOGY........................................................................................................................ 7 1.5.1. Problem Identification........................................................................................................... 7 1.5.2. Data Collection ..................................................................................................................... 7 1.5.3. Literature Review.................................................................................................................. 8 1.5.4. Case Studies .......................................................................................................................... 8 1.5.5. Analysis and inferences found in the course of study and discussion ................................... 8 1.5.6. Design Proposal .................................................................................................................... 8 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE ............................................................................................................. 9 2.1 : HISTORY .................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 : WHAT IS SPA? ........................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.1 : DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPA? ......................................................................................... 10 2.3 : SPA THERAPIES: Therapeutic Spa Treatments....................................................................... 11 2.3.1 : MASSAGE THERAPY ...................................................................................................... 11 2.3.2 : TYPES OF MASSAGE ...................................................................................................... 11 2.4 : WHAT IS A RESORT ? ............................................................................................................ 13 2.5 :CLASSIFICATIONOF RESORT............................................................................................... 13 2.6 :DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 16

2.6.1 : SPA ...................................................................................................................................... 16 2.6.2 : KITCHEN LAYOUTS ......................................................................................................... 18 2.6.3 : RESTAURANT ................................................................................................................... 20 1

2.6.4 : LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................ 23 CHAPTER 3: CASE STUDIES ......................................................................................................... 24 3.1 LIVE CASE STUDY – ATMANTAN WELLNESS RESORT, MULSHI ................................ 24 3.2 LIVE CASE STUDY – KONDAN RETREAT, PUNE ............................................................ 24 3.3: LIVE CASE STUDY – VIVEDA WELLNESS VILLAGE, TRIMBAK ................................. 24 3.4: LIVE CASE STUDY – KUMARAKOM LAKE RESORT, KERALA .................................... 24 3.5: LIVE CASE STUDY – ULMAN ECO RETREAT, BALI ....................................................... 24 CHAPTER 4: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 24 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................... 25 CHAPTER 5: SITE STUDY .............................................................................................................. 26 Site selection criteria .............................................................................................................. 26 i.

Site 1....................................................................................................................................... 26

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Site 2....................................................................................................................................... 26

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Site 3....................................................................................................................................... 27

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Comparative analysis of Site ................................................................................................. 27

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Final Site ................................................................................................................................ 29

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Building byelaws .................................................................................................................... 30

CHAPTER 6: DESIGN BRIEF/ PROGRAM FORMULATION .................................................. 36 CHAPTER 7: BIBLIOGRAPHY/ REFERENCE ............................................................................ 40

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Table of figures Figure 1:Spa ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 2:Massage ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 3: Swedish Massage .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 4: Aromatheraphy............................................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 5: Hot Stone Massage ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 6: Thai Massage ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Figure 7: Ayurvedic Massage – Abhyanga ................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 8: Spa massage room dimensions .................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 9:Standards for kitchen .................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 10:Standards for kitchen .................................................................................................................................. 19 Figure 11:Dining area standards .................................................................................................................................. 20 Figure 12: Seating details............................................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 13: Dining area .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Figure 14:Dining area standards .................................................................................................................................. 22 Figure 15:Shelving area wide and narrow aisles ......................................................................................................... 23 Figure 16:Site 1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Figure 17:Site 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Figure 18:Site 3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 Figure 19:Pie diagram (Site selection) ......................................................................................................................... 29 Figure 20:Area requirement ........................................................................................................................................ 39

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List of Tables Table 1:COMPARISON.................................................................................................................................................... 5 Table 2:Site selection criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Table 3:Site selection points ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Table 4:Size of air shaft ................................................................................................................................................ 34

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INTRODUCTION Eco-tourism is the type of tourism that promotes sustainability through the preservation of nature and cultural heritage. It focuses on environmental protection, eco-friendliness, and environmental sustainability.

‘AYURMANA’ is an eco-retreat/wellness resort that aims to emphasize the concept of eco-tourism and wellness through co-existing and building a wellness resort that resembles nature and blends beautifully with it. The main function of the project is to serve as an accommodation and a recreational space for different group of people.

Moreover, it will have recreational, health care and educational facilities which promotes eco-tourism and give visitors an opportunity to interact with nature in most subtle ways and with least negative environmental impact.

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A Resort is a self-contained commercial establishment that tries to provide most of a vacationer's wants, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment and shopping, on the premises.

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Resorts are places which offer you many options for relaxation and recreation while you are on a vacation or holiday.

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You can find various types of resorts while you travel to different part of the world. The basic types of resorts that you can see are: •

Beach Resorts

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Golf Resorts

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Island Resorts

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Luxury Resorts

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Lake Resorts

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Mountain Resorts

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Ski Resorts

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Spa Resorts and

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All Inclusive Resorts

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A spa is a location where mineral-rich spring water is used to give medicinal baths. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneotherapy. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to pre historic times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are especially widespread in Europe and Japan.

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Day spas are also quite popular, and offer various personal care treatments. Analyses reveal that concepts such as ‘relaxation and recreation’ ‘escape’, ‘self-reward and tolerance’ and ‘health and beauty’ are important motivation tools that encourage going to spas.

Another important reason why spa areas are so popular around the world is the people’s desire to stay young.

Table 1:COMPARISON

Table 2:COMPARISON

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 NEED FOR TOPIC: • To connect humanity with nature with most subtle way.

• To protect and enhance natural resources, cultural heritage and wellness.

• To increase attention and awareness towards the most neglected aspect of lifestyle that is physical wellbeing • Getting health benefits from nature and enriching the soul in positive environment.

• Increasing social interest in nutrition and healthy living has caused spa centers to become more popular. Spas which offer alternatives aimed at healthy nutrition behavior and restaurant services are integrated on some occasions.

• With the pace and demand of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. Hence, it is necessary to take short break and rejuvenate mind.

1.2 AIM: Aim of Eco-retreat resorts is to offer short-term, residential programs to address specific health concerns, reduce stress, or support lifestyle improvement with leisure of being close to nature.

1.3 OBJECTIVE: • The main objective of this proposal is to design a nature friendly place with inviting and motivating atmosphere for people to relax from their day to day hectic schedule of work and hustle-bustle in life.

•To explore the relationship between ecology, wellness, tourists and architecture.

• To create recreational environment w.r.t. nature that will calm and provide physical and mental relaxation and heal.

• To provide a good spa and massage treatment with all kind of services and varieties of facilities and functions.

• Create an interactive ground for locals and visitors so that there may be interchange of ideas and cultural demonstration.

• Provide a space for artists to display their talent as well as work in natural surroundings.

• Respond to climatic and energy consumption issues raised by present day architecture through eco-sensitive design.

• Make analytical study of the functional requirements of resort and implement efficient design to carry out the functions smoothly.

• To propose eco-friendly, sustainable and energy harvesting design.

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1.4 SCOPE and LIMITATIONS: 1.4.1 : Scope of the project is: •

No one will deny the fact that we humans need some leisure apart from our daily routine work and a resort serves this purpose to do its best.

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Massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, services such as yoga and meditation are included within the spas, too.

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Desires such as physical relaxation, self-indulgence, mental peace, to get away from the business and social life stresses, to improve the overall health, to experience spa life, mental relaxation, to experience a luxury item, to benefit from the latest spa cures, to increase physical attractiveness, rejuvenation, having good time.

1.4.2 : The limitations of the project are: •

As the resort is based on spa wellness, the activities and entertainment will be limited and mostly focused on calm and healing spaces.

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The project will not focus on structural analysis of built structures of resort.

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Project will be intending to go some distance far from city so that they can also enjoy the environment and freshness there.

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The project will promote the importance of ecological conservation.

1.5 METHODOLOGY A stage wise approach to the solution of the problem with clearly defined outputs at each stage of process defines the methodology of this dissertation.

1.5.1. Problem Identification •

To select a topic for research out of one’s area of interest and finalize it.

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To study the present scenario in the operation of the selected topic and decide the need and also the viability of the topic.

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To figure out the scope and limitations of the study and suggest ideas to overcome the limitations.

1.5.2. Data Collection •

Architectural standards and anthropometric data.

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Byelaws and norms as specified by the Development Control Authority and the National Building Code.

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Tapping into available secondary sources of data on the topic and recording the findings as observations to be analyzed

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Collecting other relevant data like climatic data, physiological data etc.

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1.5.3. Literature Review •

To scope books, magazines and journals for articles related to the topic and note down the points dealt with in the same.

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To check the relevance of literature review with the present scenario and to ascertain the amount of data to be included in the report.

1.5.4. Case Studies •

Studying some of the best Spa resorts all over world of a similar manner for the planning.

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Through book case studies, to understand the evolving trends and scenarios around the globe.

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Jotting down salient features of each case study and the data, concepts or requirements that can be adopted into the problem

1.5.5. Analysis and inferences found in the course of study and discussion

Site Selection

Analogous Study

1.5.6. Design Proposal

Research Data Collection Case Studies Comparitive Analysis

- Study of the topic in depth - Finding relevant facts and figures - Collection of relevant data to support the topic

- Study existing such projects or projects related to the topic.

- Study the existing therapies offered and analyze the spaces allotted

- Analyze and compare the studies formulated from the case study.

Program Formulation

- Formulaton of program with respect to case studies and data collection.

Site analysis

- Study the existing condition of the site and measurements.

- Climate study.

Justification

- Site selection criteria - Relevance of the site with its surrounding - Basic zoning of requirement with respect to site study.

Zoning - Formulation of concept with respect to all data collected and analyzed.

Concept

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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE 2.1 : HISTORY: •

No one knows exactly where the word "spa" comes from, but there are two main theories.

The first, and most popular, is that "spa" is an acronym for the Latin phrase salus per aquae or "health through water." Others believe the origin of the word "spa" comes from the Belgian town of Spa, known since Roman times for its baths.

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Whichever is true, we do know that modern spas have their roots in the ancient towns that grew up around mineral waters and hot springs that were famous for their healing powers.

Use of the hot springs goes back even further–probably whenever humans first discovered them. They were used by indigenous peoples, and the Greeks were known for bathing in hot springs and mineral waters. For the Romans, the baths were a place not just for cleansing, but for socializing.

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“The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day.” this principle is known as balneotherapy, and is the founding principle of spa-going, influencing everything from mineral-infused treatments to thalassotherapy - swimming in seawater to heal the skin.

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The Roman bathing tradition fell with the empire, but people still valued hot springs and mineral springs.

2.2 : WHAT IS SPA? •

SPA is a mineral spring considered to have health-giving properties, offering health and beauty treatment through such means as steam baths (a bath containing hot aerated water), exercise equipment, and massage.

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What Spa meant in the 19th and early 20th century, a wellness resort centered on mineral springs where visitors could take a cure - has evolved in the modern era. Today it means a place to receive massages, facials, body scrubs and other services in either a day spa or overnight setting.

Figure 1:Spa

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2.2.1 : DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPA? •

Day Spa

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Destination Spa

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Resort and hotel Spa

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Mineral Springs Spa

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Medical Spa

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Club Spa

2.2.1.1 : Day Spa: Day spas are a place you go for the day to get massages, facials, and body treatments, like sea salt scrubs and mud wraps. They’re called day spas because, unlike destination spas or resort spas, you don’t spend the night. About 80% of spas are day spas, but they aren't all the same.

2.2.1.2 : Destination Spa: Destination spas usually require a short stay at the spa. It is meant to improve your health and usually located at the site of mineral waters or hot springs. It is also found in exotic locations worldwide. It also includes healthy diet, physical activities and education in all aspects of health: whole environment is geared to promote a healthy lifestyle, with lots of exercise classes, lectures aimed at physical and mental wellness, and special interest programs, such as hiking.

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Spa cuisine that emphasizes whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and nutritional education.

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A full program of fitness and stress reduction classes.

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Therapeutic spa treatments including massage.

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Educational lectures that teach you how to bring your healthy habits back home.

2.2.1.3 : Resorts and Spa: As spas have become more important, so have the spas in resorts and hotels. Many resort spas have added a healthy roster of exercise classes (usually for a fee but sometimes included). They have gyms and sometimes personal trainers on hand. Some have even added wellness centers that are specifically aimed at improving health.

2.2.1.4 : Mineral Spring Spa: These spas offer an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater that is used in hydrotherapy treatments. It is the historic root of the spa experience when people travelled to mineral waters for their health benefits.

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2.2.1.5 : Medicinal Spa: A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of medical doctor. The most common services rendered at a medical spa are laser treatments, laser hair removal, skin tightening or skin rejuvenation and treatment of cellulite.

2.2.1.6 : Club Spa: These are spa located in a fitness club, like Equinox. Its primary purpose is fitness, but it offers professionally administered spa services on a day-use basis. Non-members are welcome.

2.3 SPA THERAPIES: Therapeutic Spa Treatments 2.3.1 : MASSAGE THERAPY: •

Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years — and probably as soon as humans discovered it felt good to have someone rub their sore shoulders. It is thought the term 'massage' originates from the Greek word massein, meaning "to knead".

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Massage therapists use a variety of gliding, kneading and cross-fibre friction strokes to work the muscle tissue, releasing tension and improving circulation.

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You are usually nude during a massage but covered by sheets. Only the part being worked on is exposed and modesty is always protected Massage oil is used to lubricate the skin.

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Many people consider massage therapy to be just about pampering, but it has important health benefits. In fact, you get the greatest benefit when massage therapy is part of your regular wellness routine.

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Massage therapy is combined with other beauty treatments.

2.3.2 : TYPES OF MASSAGE: •

Swedish massage is the most common type of massage therapy.

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Other types include deep tissue massage, sports massage, hot stone massage, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release, watsu, Rolfing, reflexology, Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Ayurvedic massage like abhyanga.

Figure 2:Massage

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2.3.2.1 : SWEDISH MASSAGE: • Swedish Massage is energising yet relaxing . Classic strokes and techniques, focusing on the back, neck, shoulders and legs to relax the entire body. .

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This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

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It is very effective in relieving joint stiffness and pain, and promoting suppleness in the muscles. Quality of sleep improves.

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A experience of 45-minute Swedish massage significantly decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol, as well as arginine vasopressin-a hormone that can lead to increases in cortisol. Increases in the number of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the immune system, and a boost in the immune cells that may help fight colds and the flu.

SWEDISH MASSAGE TECHNIQUES •

Swedish massage techniques include •

circular pressure applied by the hands and palms,

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firm kneading,

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percussion-like tapping,

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bending and stretching.

Figure 3: Swedish Massage

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2.3.2.2 : AROMATHERAPHY: • Aromatherapy as the name suggest makes use of aroma or fragrance from essential oils or concentrated aromatic liquids extracted from herbs and plants, to enhance health and boost feelings of well being. In Aromatherapy, the essential oils are applied to the body in various ways like, massage, bath, creams, inhalation, compresses etc. and as a rule they are not taken internally.

Figure 4: Aromatheraphy

2.3.2.3 : HOT STONE MASSAGE: • A hot stone massage is used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body.

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During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat; hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.

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The Stones May be placed, along your spine, on your stomach, on your chest, on your face, on your palms, on your feet and toes.

Figure 5: Hot Stone Massage

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2.3.2.4 : THAI MASSAGE: • It is actually an ancient form of massage which uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension, and balance the body’s energy systems.

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Thai massage typically works with compression — rhythmic pressing movements directed into muscle tissues by either the hand or fingers.

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In Thai massage rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched, and rocked.

Figure 6: Thai Massage

2.3.2.5 : AYURVEDICMASSAGE-ABHYANGA: • Abhyanga - the ayurvedic oil massage is an integral part for our overall health and wellbeing. Traditional ayurvedic says "Give yourself a full-body oil massage on a daily basis. It is nourishing; pacifies the doshas; relieves fatigue; provides stamina, pleasure and perfect sleep; enhances the complexion and the luster of the skin; promotes longevity; and nourishes all parts of the body.".

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If regularly performed it - Increases circulation, especially to nerve endings, toning of the muscles and the whole physiology, calming for the nerves, lubrication of the joints, increased mental alertness, improved elimination of impurities from the body

Figure 7: Ayurvedic Massage – Abhyanga

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2.4 WHAT IS A RESORT? A resort is a place where families intent to spend their holidays or weekends for relaxation or recreation.

Usually resorts are commercial establishments like hotels which are managed by companies. People in urban areas are especially busy all through the week and look for ways to refreshand rejuvenate themselves.

Resorts are the perfect place for such people who can happily spend time with their families and also getaway places for birthday parties and theme parties. They are usually located away from the hustle bustle of cities and towns. People can go for long drives and reach the resort which is generally self-contained.

2.5 CLASSIFICATION OF RESORTS:

Based on location: • Tropical resorts • Mountain resorts • Ski resorts • Urban hotel resorts • Beach resorts

Based on Use: • Summer vacation resorts • Resorts with country clubs • Resorts emphasizing cultural sight seeing • Eco tourism resorts • Heritage resorts- emphasizing historic attraction • Golf course resorts • Featuring local or regional attraction • Providing business facilities

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Restaurant, bar and kitchen Rental units or cottages Recreational facilities Swimming pool Service areas as laundry or linen store

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Country Club Conference rooms Auditorium Travel Agency Medical facilities Cinemas Banquet halls Gymnasium / health club Other extensive recreational facilities 15

2.6 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: 2.6.1 : SPA •

Massage rooms should have a small sink and linen cabinet. Tip: provide storage above and below sink

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Rooms need to be sound insulated.

Use lever-type hardware for door knobs (therapists have oil on their hands) Equipment 72"x30" massage tables: (deep tissue tables should be 39" wide) Tables should have built-in shelves and an adjustable face cradle attached to the end of table--adding another 12" to the end of table Massage table upholstery should be made from Naugahyde with a smooth surface with medium firm padding.

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2.6.1.1 : Space Requirements • •

Generally 120-140 sq. ft., room variations include: 9'x12', 19'x12', 10'x14', 12'x12' Therapist requires a min 3' work-space around the massage table

2.6.1.2 : Location & Access •

Located in "dry" therapy area. Tip: should have access to laundry storage and drop off

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Sink and cabinet should be in corner at an angle in 9'x12' rooms.

Sinks should have hot and cold water

2.6.1.4 : Flooring •

Vinyl tile, wood, or cushioned recreational surface. Tip: avoid tile, marble, or granite (too hard for the therapist to stand on)

2.6.1.5 : Walls, Ceilings, and Doors • • •

Washable wall paper or paint.

Allow doors to open comfortably.

Doors need lettering or numbering and an "in use" sign or light

2.6.1.6 : Lighting • •

Indirect lighting with dimmer control on walls or overhead (not directly above massage table) Windows lighting preferred with vertical, horizontal, or roman blinds.

2.6.1.7 : Electrical •

Provide wall outlets at foot and sides of table, and a counter-height outlet for and essential oil diffuser. Tip: In-house phone with intercom in rooms is advised in larger facilities.

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2.6.1.8 : Sound System •

One centrally located sound system, with speakers in each room that have an individual volume control knob.

2.6.1.9 : Storage • •

Smaller rooms can have tables with built-in storage space for linens, towels, oils, bolsters etc.

If room is too small to provide storage inside, storage directly outside room is necessary.

Figure 8: Spa massage room dimensions

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2.6.2 : KITCHEN LAYOUTS:

Figure 9- Standards for kitchen

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Figure 10- Standards for kitchen

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2.6.3 : RESTAURANTS:

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Figure 12: Seating details

Figure 13: Dining area

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Figure 14- Dining area standards

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2.6.4 : LIBRARY

Figure 15– Shelving area wide and narrow aisles

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CHAPTER 3: CASE STUDIES 3.1 LIVE CASE STUDY – ATMANTAN WELLNESS RESORT, MULSHI 3.2 LIVE CASE STUDY – KONDAN RETREAT, PUNE 3.3 : LIVE CASE STUDY: VIVEDA WELLNESS VILLAGE, TRIMBAK 3.4 NET CASE STUDY – KUMARAKOM LAKE RESORT, KERALA 3.5 NET CASE STUDY – ULAMAN ECO RETREAT, BALI

CHAPTER 4: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

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CONCLUSION • •

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Resorts provide many recreational and cultural activities and therefore are expected to provide the guests with the services to participate in these activities.

Another service that is expected at a resort is turndown service. This service is performed in the evening or night and includes refreshing towels, emptying trash, turning the bed covers down, providing mints or cookies, turning on lights, and turning on music to a relaxing station. This service is intended to give the guest personal service and create a relaxing atmosphere.

The guest must get advantage of the culture and activities offered by the resort.

To focus on extravagant meetings and banquets or provide art activities, spa packages, or cultural tours to keep their attendees busy and happy.

The guest should get their meeting and activities to go smoothly and take advantage of the resort climate and its leisure setting.

The aim is to provide "Memorable Experiences" for each and every resort guest.

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CHAPTER 5: SITE STUDY Site selection criteria Table 2:Site selection criteria

Table 3:Site selection criteria

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Site 1

Site location: Datta mandir, Ladghar, Dapoli – 415712 Area: 66,360.41 sq.m (16.0 acre)

Figure 16:Site 1

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Site 2

Location - Karde, Dapoli, Maharashtra – 415712.

Site Area - 71,398 sq.m. (17.64 acre)

Figure 17:Site 2

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iii.

Site 3

Location – Harnai, Dapoli, Maharashtra–415712.

Area – 29541.58 sq.m (8.73 acre)

Figure 18:Site 3

Comparative analysis of site

Criteria Location

Site 1 Datta mandir, Ladghar, Dapoli – 415712

Site 2 Karde, Dapoli, Maharashtra – 415712.

Site 3 Harnai, Dapoli, Maharashtra–415712.

Area Topography

66,360.41 sq.m Little slope

71,398 sq.m.

Flat area

29541.58 sq.m Little slope

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Hill

Hill

Hill

Sea

Vacant land

Sea

Surrounding land use

Sea

iv.

Vacant land Vacant land Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Vacant land

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

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Entrance

Positive criteria

Negative criteria

Shape of site.

Allows future expansion.

Better fresh air.

Front sea view and Surrounded by mountain range.

Road turns at both end of site.

Shape of site.

High Accessibility.

Allows future expansion.

Flat table land Fresh air.

Front sea view.

Near to village.

Allows future expansion.

Slope towards road.

Car noise near town area.

Wind direction

Sun direction

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v.

Final site Table 3:Site selection points

Table 6:Site selection points

Table 7:Site selection points

Table 8:Site selection points

SITE 2

SITE 3

SITE1

Figure 19:Pie diagram (Site selection)

From the analysis site 1 is the most preferable site for design.

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• Area calculations Total Site Area Allowable FSI Total Built-up Area Height Restrictions Landscape Area CRZ – CRZ III b zone

vi.

66000 sq.m 0.5 33000 Used Built-up – 14,100 sq.m 15 m At least 40% of the site area.

Building Byelaws

CATEGORY - HOSPITALITY BUILDING (Resort, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, India)

refers to any building in which sleeping accommodation is provided for normal residential purposes with or without cooking or dining or both facilities except any building classified as Institutional Building. Lodging or rooming houses, one or two- family private dwellings, dormitories, apartment houses (flats) and hotels (including starred hotels) shall be placed in this category.

Control of Development along Rivers and in Coastal Regulation Zone III•

CRZ Authorities, are prohibited within 150m on both sides of rivers and backwaters.

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No attempt shall be made to alter the natural course of a stream or a river.

• Covered Area means area covered by building / buildings immediately above the plinth level, but does not include the space covered by; •

Garden, rocky area, well and well structures, plant, nursery, water pool,

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Swimming pool (if uncovered) platform around a tree, tank, fountain, bench with

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open top and unenclosed sides by walls and the like;

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Drainage, culvert, conduit, catch-pit, gully-pit, chamber gutter and the like;

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Compound or boundary wall, gate, un-storied porch and portico, Chajja, slide,

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Swing, uncovered staircase, watchman booth, pump house. The area covered by

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Watchman booth / pump house shall not exceed three square meters;

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Sump tank and electric transformer.

Detached Building refers to a building detached on all sides. The walls and roof of this building are independent of any other building with open spaces on all sides, except the portion covered by the garage.

Low rise Building means a building with ground plus three or less floors (excluding the basement) or a building with a height of less than 15m.

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Parts Of Buildings Staircases (1)

Any building having more than four floors including basement or sunken floors, shall

have at least two staircases, one of which may be an external stairway: Provided that when the second staircase provided as external stair way conforms to the provisions of fire escape staircase, a separate fire escape stair need not be provided. Note:- An external stair is one which is connected to public areas and/or common areas on all floors and leads directly to ground, has at least two sides abutting external wall, these two sides being provided as open or with break open glass and has landing areas accessible from the external side or a external stair which is wholly open and removed from the main building, such an external stair shall be removed and away from the main stairway.

(1)

The minimum width of stair shall be not less than 1.20 metres

(2)

The minimum width of tread shall be 30 cms

(3)

The height of riser shall not exceed 15 cms.

(4)

The height of handrail shall be not less than 90 cms.

(5)

The width of passages giving access to the staircase in any building shall not at any point, be less than the width of the stair.

Ramps Ramps if provided as a substitute for stairways shall be laid with a slope not exceeding 1 in 10 and such ramp shall comply with all requirements of a stairway and shall be surfaced with approved non-slippery materials.

Corridor, verandahs and passageways The clear width of any corridor, verandah or passageway in any building shall be not less than 1.0 metre at any point.

Fire escape staircase (1)

Fire escape stair case shall be provided for every buildings of,-

(a)

residential occupancies exceeding three storeys above ground level;

(b)

occupancies other than residential exceeding two storeys above ground level.

(2)

The width of fire escape staircase shall be not less than 75 cm, the width of fire escape stair tread shall be not less than 15 cm, the height of the fire escape stair riser shall not exceed 19 cms, and the number of riser shall not exceed 16 per flight of stairs.

(3)

The height of handrail of a fire escape staircase shall not be less than 100cms.

(4)

Fire escape stair shall be constructed only in the exterior of the building and shall be connected directly to the ground.

(5)

Fire escape stairs shall have a straight flight.

(6)

Entrance to fire escape stair case shall be separated and removed from internal staircase.

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Travel distance to emergency staircase (1)

Every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with emergency exit sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants in case of fire or whenever other emergency occurs.

(2)

Emergency exits shall be located in such a way that the travel distance on each floor shall not

Lighting and Ventilation (1) Every habitable room shall be furnished with sufficient number of openings such as windows and ventilators

(2) (3)

(4) (5) (6)

affording effectual means of admission of light and air by direct communication with the external air as provided in the National Building Code, 1983 or shall be sufficiently lighted and ventilated by artificial means.

No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted if it is more than 7.5 metres away from the opening assumed for lighting that portion unless it is artificially lighted.

Windows and ventilators which open into a verandah shall be deemed to communicate with the external air, if such verandah is not more than 3 metres wide and open throughout its entire length into an open space open to the sky the width of such open space being not less than 3.0 metres. Trellising, mesh, grill or net may, however, be provided on the open side of the verandah; Every kitchen shall be ventilated according to the standards stipulated for habitable rooms and shall have suitable flue for the escape of smoke and heated air unless it is provided with an approved form of smokeless installation.

Every bathroom or latrine shall be provided with sufficient light and ventilation.Every bathroom or latrine shall have at least one of its walls abutting on an open space or open verandah or an air shaft if not centrally air conditioned; the size of air shaft shaft not be less than that specified in Table 8.

Table 4:Size of air shaft

Table 9:Size of air shaft

Table 10:Size of air shaft

Table 11:Size of air shaft

Parking Parking requirements shall be reduced in proportion to the percentage of land surrendered to the extent that after such deduction a minimum of 75% of the parking required as per these rules shall be provided.

Rainwater Harvesting Roof top Rain Water harvesting Arrangements :-

(1) Unless otherwise stipulated specifically in a Town Planning Scheme, workable rainwater harvesting arrangements shall be provided as an integral part of all new building constructions.

Provide that the floor area to be considered shall be the total floor area in all floors. Provided further that the rainwater harvesting arrangements is not mandatory for thatched roofed building.

(2) The components of workable rooftop rainwater harvesting arrangements as stipulated in Sub-rule 34

(1) above shall include. (i)

Roof catchment area

(ii)

Roof gutters

(iii)

Down pipe and first flush pipe arrangement

(iv)

Filter unit and

(v)

Storage tank with provision for drawing water and spillover.

(3) The minimam capacity of the storage tank as stipulated in Sub-rule (2) (v) of therooftop rainwater harvesting arrangements shall be at the rates given below Group A1 25 liters/sqm of total floor area.

Group A2 25 liters/sqm of total floor area Group I(1) 25 liters/sqm of total floor area

(4) The municipality shall enforce workable artificial groundwater recharging arrangements as an integral part of all new building construction through collection of rooftop rain water (5) The component of workable artificial groundwater recharging arrangements as stipulated in subrule (iv) above shall include (i) Roof catchment area (ii) Roof gutters (iii) Down pipe (iv) Filter units (v) Recharge well/percolation pit (6) Where ever rooftop rain water harvesting arrangements as stipulated in sub rules (I) to (iii) above are provided, additional arrangements for carrying the spill over water fromstorage tanks to recharge well or percolation pit need only be provided.

(7) The owner(s)/occupier(s) shall maintain the roof top rain water harvesting arrangements and artificial ground water recharge arrangements in healthy working conditions.

(8) The municipality may, in exceptional cases such as water logging or impermeable subsoil conditions to considerable depths exempt constructions from the mandatory ground water recharging arrangements.

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CHAPTER 6: DESIGN BRIEF AND PROGRAM FROMULATIN ADMIN BLOCK (500 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

SPACES ENTRANCE FOYER RECEPTION WAITING AREA LUGGAGE COUNTER OFFICES IT DEPT. COMMON TOILETS CONFERENCE ROOM PANTRY SHOP ATM

SPACES

TOTAL AREA

1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 1

ACCOMODATION (6000 SQ.M.) 150 PEOPLE UNITS AREA TOTAL AREA

STANDARD ROOMS DUPLEX VILLAS POOL VILLAS LUXURY VILLAS FAMILY VILLAS

SPACES TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER WORKSHOP LIBRARY AMPHITHEATER

20-30 16 16 8 2

EDUCATIONAL BLOCK (300 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

TOTAL AREA

1

2 1 8 36

SPACES

RECREATIONAL AREAS (3000 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

CLUB HOUSE

1

GYM CHANGING ROOMS BIRDWATCHING HIDEOUTS LIGHT HOUSE / TOWER MULTI PURPOSE HALL (250 PEOPLE) COMMUNIAL SPACES PATHWAYS SPORTS COURT LAWN SWIMMING POOL

1 1

SPACES

TOTAL AREA

4 1 1

WELLNESS AND SPA (1700 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

TOTAL AREA

HEALTHCARE CENTER (500 SQ.M.) MEDITATION/YOGA 1 ROOM BASIC AYURVEDA 1 MUD THEROPY 3 HYDRO THEROPY 3 AROMA THEROPY 3 WELLNESS SPA (1000 SQ.M.) SPA 10 SAUNA/ STEAM 2 PEDICURE 3 MANICURE 3 BEAUTY SALON 3 SERVICES (200 SQ.M.) CHANGING ROOMS 10 TOILETS 10 LOCKER ROOM 2 EXAMINATION 2 ROOM TREATMENT ROOM 5 STORAGE 2

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SPACES

RESTAURANT (1000 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

MAIN (100)

1

500

BEACH (80) POOL BAR (30)

1 1

300 200

SPACES

TOTAL AREA

BACK OF HOUSE (1600 SQ.M.) UNITS AREA

SERVICES

1

400

STAFF QUARTERS LAUNDRY ROOM BACK OFFICES MAINTENANCE/STORE LOADING UNLOADING DECK COMMON TOILETS

10 1 5 2 1

250 200 400 300 -

TOTAL AREA

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PARKING: • •

100 CARS 50 TWO WHEELERS

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5 BUSES

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30 TWO WHEELERS

STAFF: •

5 CARS

TOTAL SITE AREA= 66,000 SQ.M. FSI=0.5=33,000 SQ.M. PERMICIBLE B.UP. AREA=40%=26,400 SQ M B.UP. AREA=14,100 SQ.M.

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AREA REQUIREMENT

3% 1%

13% ADMINISTRATION BACK OF HOUSE

8%

ACCOMODATION

RECREATIONAL

3% 0.1% 2% 70%

WELLNESS SPA EDUCATIONAL RESTAURANT VEGETATION/LANDSCAPE

Figure 20:Area requirement

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CHAPTER 7: BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES •

Bauer, M, Mosle, P., & Schwarz, M, (2007), Green Building- Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture. Munich; Callway Verlag

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Baud-Bovy, Manuel & Lawson, Fred (1977/1998). Tourism and Recreation Handbook of Planning and Design. (2nd ed). Oxford: Architectural Press. (Original publicado em 1977 Como Tourism and RecreationDevelopment)

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Mak, J. (2004). Tourism and the Natural Environment. In Tourism and the Economy (162-180).

Honolulu:University of Hawaii.

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Yin, Robert K. (1994) Case Study Research: Design and Methods (2nd ed.), Sage Pub., California

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