This document provides information about the Dewal Sharif site located in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It details the location, site area, site contour, utilities, vegetation, rock type, land ownership, nearby areas, climate data, and importance of ecotourism in Pakistan. It also outlines steps taken by the Pakistani government to promote ecotourism, requirements for a conference room building program, and proposed space sizes.
9. SITE DETAILS
VEGETATION
• WINTER GREEN BARBERY
• APPLE TREES
• HORSE WEED HERBS
• TREES OF HEAVEN
• EASTERN COTTON WOOD
• WEEPING LOVE GRASS
• CHINABERRY TREE
• BUFFALO GRASS
ROCK TYPE
• METAMORPHIC ROCK
LAND OWNERSHIP
• PRIVATE OWNER (PURCHASED BY LOCAL PERSON)
BY-LAWS APPLIED
• G-D-A (GALIYAT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
10. SITE DETAILS
NEARBY AREAS DISTANCE FROM SITE
• NATHIA GALI: 51KM
• MUZAFRABAD : 49KM
• PIPELINE TRACK: 45KM
• PC BHURBAN: 9KM
• KUNDAN BAZAR: 7.8KM
• DEWAL GOVT. SCHOOL: 1.2KM
• PETROL PUMP: 1.8KM
18. ECO-TOURISM
• Ecotourism is a type of tourism that involves visiting natural regions
responsibly (such as using environmentally friendly transportation),
preserving the environment, and enhancing the locals’ quality of life.
• The goal of ecotourism may include educating tourists, raising money for
ecological preservation, directly promoting the political and economic
empowerment of local populations, and fostering respect for various cultures
and human rights.
• Environmentalists have viewed ecotourism as a vital activity since the 1980s
in order for future generations to visit places that have mostly escaped human
influence. With an eye toward ecological conservation, ecotourism may
concentrate on educating visitors on local habitats and natural surroundings.
• Some people include creating economic possibilities that make protecting
natural resources financially feasible as part of the definition of ecotourism.
19. IMPORTANCE OF
ECOTOURISM IN PAKISTAN
• Ecotourism has several advantages, as it is a means of increasing employment
prospects economically. Additionally, it improves lives because as more
people travel, there is a greater demand for hotels and motels. This then leads
to more opportunities for employment.
• In short, eco-tourism enables nations and communities to develop their
economies without endangering the environment. This leads to tourists
enjoying untainted locations and the local wildlife flourishing.
• The provision of social services, the commercialization of culture and art, the
revitalization of customs and art forms, the preservation of heritage, and the
preservation of local culture are a few examples of this positive social
influence.
• Ecotourism also contributes to the preservation of pristine areas and natural
habitats. It emphasises untainted, unspoiled natural settings and promotes
environmental and cultural awareness.
20. STEPS TAKEN BY PAKISTAN GOVT
TO PROMOTE ECO TOURISM
The current administration in Pakistan has established a number of initiatives.
This is done to encourage sustainable tourism in the nation after becoming aware
of environmental degradation and climate change.
• These range from the Hunza single-use plastic ban to the Kaghan Valley’s
anti-encroachment campaign. Additionally, the current administration has
started plantation efforts in all significant provincial capitals, in addition to the
nationwide One Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative.
• Additionally, the government is prepared to launch programmes to counteract
the effects of environmental degradation.
• A thorough system of patents has been put in place to guarantee that the
animal population is not harmed due to hunting, a hobby that is appreciated by
both locals and visitors from other countries.
• Locals are employed and paid a fixed wage for their work through this patent
system. Thus, hunting activities are also controlled in this manner while also
providing locals with employment opportunities.
The number of tourists travelling to Pakistan’s northern regions has risen
dramatically over the years. Therefore, reforms must be continuously updated in
order to grow the base of this business and make it sustainable.
21. CONFERENCE ROOM
Conference Requirements
Conferences, meetings, and assemblies are an important part of Government
operations. Since there is no established standard suggesting the number of
conference rooms based on the number of people, the needs will vary widely
among agencies or agency components, depending largely on the nature of their
work. Whenever possible, the establishment of conference rooms should be based
on need established from past records and experience, rather than on anticipated
needs . Unnecessary conference space is often allowed because planning is not
based on such records of demonstrated need . The space planner should always
evaluate the utilization of existing conference rooms before recommending others
(Fig . 3) .
22. CONFERENCE ROOM
Location of Conference Rooms
The conference room should be centrally located to the users. Interior space, which
is not the most desirable for office purposes, is well suited for conference use . This
location eliminates outside distraction and the need for window coverings during
visual presentations . Access to conference rooms should be through corridors or
through reception areas .
Sizes of Conference Rooms
Conference rooms should be designed to accommodate average but not maximum
attendance. Extra chairs can be used to achieve additional seating .
See illustrations of preferred layout of conference rooms of various sizes .
24. BUILDING PROGRAM
Main Conference Hall:
• Seating Area
• Stage
• Podium
• Projection Screen
• Audiovisual Control Room
Entrance and Foyer:
• Reception Desk
• Waiting Area
• Information/Display Boards
Meeting Rooms:
• Various sizes for different purposes (e.g., small breakout rooms,
boardrooms)Seating and Presentation Facilities in each
Restrooms:
• Male Restrooms
• Female Restrooms
• Accessible Restrooms
25. BUILDING PROGRAM
Backstage Area:
• Green Rooms for Speakers/Performers
• Storage Rooms
Audiovisual Control Room:
• Equipment Storage
• Control Consoles
Reception Desk:
• Space for Receptionist
• Information Display
Waiting Area:
• Comfortable Seating
• Display/Reading Material
Outdoor Spaces:
• Landscaped Area
• Smoking Area (if applicable)
Emergency Exits:
• Clearly marked and accessible exits
26. BUILDING PROGRAM
Space Name Size/Area
Main Conference Hall 6,116 sq ft
- Seating Area 5,000 sq ft
- Stage 800 sq ft
- Podium 16 sq ft
- Projection Screen 150 sq ft
- Audiovisual Control Room 150 sq ft
Entrance and Foyer 7,550 sq ft
- Reception Desk 50 sq ft
- Waiting Area 7,500 sq ft
- Information/Display Boards Variable
Meeting Rooms 3,500 sq ft
- Small Breakout Rooms 2,000 sq ft
- Boardrooms 1,500 sq ft
Restrooms 600 sq ft
- Male Restrooms 250 sq ft
- Female Restrooms 250 sq ft
- Accessible Restrooms 100 sq ft
Backstage Area 300 sq ft (excluding storage)
- Green Rooms 300 sq ft
Audiovisual Control Room 180 sq ft
- Equipment Storage 100 sq ft
- Control Consoles 80 sq ft
Reception Desk 50 sq ft
Waiting Area 10,000 sq ft
Bird Aviary Variable
Grand Total Area (including 30% circulation area): Approximately 28,396 sq ft
27. BUILDING PROGRAM
The dimensions for living suites can vary based on personal preference, available
space, and local building codes.
1. Bedroom: Aim for at least 200 square feet for a master bedroom and around 100-
150 square feet for smaller bedrooms.
2. Living Room: A comfortable living room size might range from 200 to 400 square
feet.
3. Kitchen: A kitchen can be around 100-200 square feet, depending on whether it’s
an open concept or a separate room.
4. Bathroom: A standard full bathroom might be around 35-50 square feet.