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    The document discusses a proposed thesis topic on developing an eco-tourism destination resort and spa in India that revives history. The resort aims to be market-oriented while supporting local architecture, techniques, and communities. It seeks to minimize tourism's environmental and cultural impacts through eco-sensitive design using local building materials. The design will integrate sustainability, cultural influences, and history by featuring Indian architectural styles to provide an immersive cultural experience for foreigners in a relaxing setting. The resort also offers an opportunity to study local design forms, materials, and construction techniques to create an efficient modern building design.

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    The document discusses a proposed thesis topic on developing an eco-tourism destination resort and spa in India that revives history. The resort aims to be market-oriented while supporting local architecture, techniques, and communities. It seeks to minimize tourism's environmental and cultural impacts through eco-sensitive design using local building materials. The design will integrate sustainability, cultural influences, and history by featuring Indian architectural styles to provide an immersive cultural experience for foreigners in a relaxing setting. The resort also offers an opportunity to study local design forms, materials, and construction techniques to create an efficient modern building design.

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    The document discusses a proposed thesis topic on developing an eco-tourism destination resort and spa in India that revives history. The resort aims to be market-oriented while supporting local architecture, techniques, and communities. It seeks to minimize tourism's environmental and cultural impacts through eco-sensitive design using local building materials. The design will integrate sustainability, cultural influences, and history by featuring Indian architectural styles to provide an immersive cultural experience for foreigners in a relaxing setting. The resort also offers an opportunity to study local design forms, materials, and construction techniques to create an efficient modern building design.

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    Thesis Topic - Synopsis

    Theme - Tourism

    Submitted by
    Ayana Anna George
    16136072

    SCHOOL OF PLANNING ARCHITECTURE


    AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE

    HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE,


    CHENNAI - 603 103
    Eco tourism
    Destination Eco - Resort and spa - Reviving History
    Introduction

    Ecotourism is an insightful, mindful and participatory travel experience to natural and


    cultural and social environments, assisting the well- being of the local cultures and
    environments for future generations
    A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for tourism. It is used
    for self-contained commercial establishment which attempts to provide for most of a vacationer’s wants ie,
    food, drinks, lodging, sports, entertainment, shopping and other services.
    A destination resort is a resort that itself contains the necessary guest attraction capabilities
    so it does not need to be near a destination (town, historic site, theme park, or other) to
    attract its patrons.

    .
    Need for Resorts

    In a addition to the homely comfort , people prefer to enjoy the weekends with and in
    nature which has physical as well as psychological impact on minds of the people. Traffic
    development and industrialization had lead to urbanization which had stolen the mental
    peace of the human. In this endeavour of man to escape from the urban chaos has created
    recreational space to quench his theist for mental peace, relaxation and change of
    environment. Resorts are a good holiday spot for users to take a break from their stressful
    daily lives.
    Tourism
    For the past decade Asians have experienced a tremendous building boom related to leisure
    and hospitality sector. The development of many resorts and hotels especially along the
    coastal regions, shows the country potential as an attractive tourist destination from around
    the world . Many factors contribute to this phenomena, such as the abundance of naturally
    beautiful sceneries, the vernacular houses and kampungs, the rivers and mountains, the
    tropical rain forests and mangroves, the natural lakes, the sandy beautiful beaches, the
    crystal clear sea and coral reefs coupled with the diverse historical and cultural heritage.
    Tourism is important to most developing countries development programmer and
    particularly to those that have good climate, scenic beauty and strong cultural heritage. In
    most cases, it has brought about a favourable foreign exchange.

    With respect to resort building, there is a growing tendency for the resort developer to
    propose the use of local traditional design features as the design theme or concept. This is
    natural, because of its appeal and attracts the attention of most tourists to the place.

    OBJECTIVE

    To create a responsive and market-oriented organization where everyone shares a common


    goal and values. An organization that can support vernacular architecture and locals.

    Usage of local techniques and methods to create a global impact.


    .
    Eco sensitive design which will minimize the impact of tourism on nature and culture
    Use of local building and landscape materials.

    Reviving history which also gives exposure to foreigners about intian culture and a
    chance for them to experience it in the most relaxing way.

    SCOPE

    The design approach attempts to integrate environmental sustainability and cultural


    influences and reviving history by incorporating cultural Indian architectural features
    and styles

    Through this approach, architect and designer have the opportunity to reveal some beautiful
    and practical local design form, materials, construction techniques and crafts, and to
    construct a both modern and efficient building design .

    Study and understanding of the general planning, design criteria and basic guidelines of
    resort building is possible .

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