Eco-resort in rural India

Rajan, Georgy

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Date
2011
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Rajan, G. (2011). Eco-resort in rural India. A Research Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional), Unitec Institute of Technology.
Permanent link to Research Bank record:
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/1853
Abstract
Research problem: How can eco-tourism revitalize rural areas of India? This research project aims to develop a design for an eco-resort in rural Kerala, India. The research is based upon the theoretical influence of Hitesh Mehta and his exploration of the principles of eco-tourism. An important element of this project is gaining a theoretical understanding of the forms of local architecture and their methods of construction. The project aims to deal with the site, climate and the culture in a detailed way. The site chosen for the project is located on an iconic island in the heart of the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The site is currently a working plantation and the project is proposed as a way to promote conservation of the island.
Keywords:
eco-tourism, eco-resort, Kerala architecture, Kerala construction methods, Mehta, Hitesh
ANZSRC Field of Research:
120101 Architectural Design
Degree:
Master of Architecture (Professional), Unitec Institute of Technology
Supervisors:
Kaza, Krystina
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