Technological Examples

From
Duguna, Tatopani, Sindhupalchowk

March 2014
Vajra Eco Resort aims to become an exemplary eco-
friendly hospitality business provider, which provides
unique and personalized best quality services to its
customers by taking human and nature friendly
professional approach. The resort, with its unique
and peaceful green environment and eco-friendly
approach, aims to impart a long lasting feeling of
belongingness to this planet and rekindle love
towards all being and nature among its stakeholders
and customers.
Located at Tatopani VDC-7, Duguna of
Sindhupalchowk District, (2 km, from
the highway i.e., Larcha) 108 kms North
of Kathmandu on the Kodari Highway
(Araniko Highway) 6 kms before the
Nepal and China Border
Climate Change Mitigation Measures
During Construction
Reduction of GHG in Construction
Using locally available materials, local labors and
extensive use of alternative building materials
Use of low VOC Materials
Minimum interference on existing terrain
Transforming Barren land to a green terrain by
plantation of tree, farming and bio engineering
Use of mobile comfortable Yurts for accommodation
and other Physical Infrastructure like meeting hall,
meditation center
Use of green innovative technologies
Innovative Technologies Used
Sustainable Architecture Concepts
Renewable Energy
Alternative Building Materials
Water Conservation and Waste Management
Use of Energy Efficient Product
Organic Farming
Local Production of Bio Fuel / Organic Products
Involvement of Community and Investment in
Community Development
Live Stock Farming for Biogas and Trout Farming

Sustainable Architecture
Minimum interference on existing Site Terrain
Use of Maximum Day light
Use of Energy Efficient Products
Use of local materials, local human resources and local
architecture
Introduction of Yurts, Mobile architecture
Focus in Landscape and more soft surfaces
Insulation
Use of 0 / Low VOC Materials


Parabolic Solar Concentrator of 43 m
2
Wind Mill for Electricity
Solar PVs for Lighting
Solar Cookers
Biogas
Biogas Generator as back up
Solar Dryer
Biomass Briquette for Space Heating
Solar Water Heater
Solar Heating of Swimming Pool



Renewable Energy
Use of Stabilized Earthen Blocks of Waste
Stone Dust

Locally Made Hollow Blocks
Slates for Roof
Stone Tiles
Earth Bag Construction
Treated Bamboo
Yurts
Reused Wood for Furniture



Alternative Building Material
Rainwater Harvesting

Spring Source Protection
Maximum Soft Landscape for Ground Water
Recharge
Grey Water Treatment
Dry Toilet design
Water Heating with Recycle System
Bio gas plant for using all organic waste
No plastic bags
Herbal Sanitary Products

Water Conservation/ Waste Management
All LED lights and dimmers in bedrooms
Solar Water Heater
Infrared Room Heater for Rooms
Heat Pump Water Heater with Recycle
Facilities
Automatic Central Switches for Rooms
Automatic Solar Street and Landscape Lights
Electrical Vehicle / Mono Rail
Solar steam Water heater for swimming pool



Energy Efficient Products
Involvement of Community
Training on Organic Farming
Training on Bio briquette making
Training on House Keeping
Training on Construction Works
Establishment of Community Health Post
Establishment of Renewable Energy
Demonstration center in local households
Establishment of Solar Trekking route
Establishment of 200 cubic meter Biogas Plant
and distribution to community












SAWW




The Resort will act as
A sustainable tourist destination
A demonstration center of renewable
energy technology, sustainable architecture
A self sustained resort
Access to Renewable Energy Devices for
other potential buyers
Buyer of Green Community Products
Service Provider To Community



Thank you!
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