...Hospitality Product: Barrack Square 3 Sustainability Cost-Benefit Analysis: 6 Maximizing Benefit, Minimizing Cost: 7 Assessment of Butler’s Life Cycle Model: 8 Sign Off: 10 Works Cited 10 Introduction to Primary Tourism & Hospitality Sectors: Tourism and hospitality are multi-dimensional. According to UNWTO (Understanding Tourism Basic Glossary) Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which imply tourism expenditure. The concept of hospitality underpins much of what the tourist experiences when travelling, namely the consumption of food, drink and accommodation away from the home environment (Page & Connell, 2006). It is a broad service industry. It includes lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise line and the other factors of tourism industry. The competition and usage rate is an important variable for this sector. A Review of Tourism and Hospitality Product: Barrack Square Barrack Square is situated right on the Swan River. You can find restaurants, shops, Swan Bells and the Barrack street. There is also jetty to catch a ferry. There are 6 jetties (Greater Perth Street Directory, 2011). It is quite a green place with many trees...
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...Michigan State University’s Green Roof research team states, “Green roofs involve growing plants on rooftops, thus replacing the vegetated footprint that was destroyed when the building was constructed” (Michigan State University). This vegetation is most often atop a high-quality waterproof membrane that prevents leakage. There are two main types of green roofs, extensive and intensive. Extensive roofs require no maintenance and plants must be able to survive on rainwater. Generally these roofs are inaccessible to the public. Intensive roofs are the ones that are often welcoming to people. Intensive roofs require maintenance, but also offer a more aesthetic appeal, and are most often known as roof gardens. A roof garden oftentimes includes small trees or walking paths, and therefore, is more expensive to...
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...includes a two-story, 38,500 square foot building. The building will include golf activity areas, a restaurant and bar, and banquet rooms. Located to the east of the building are synthetic green targets surrounded by netting. The proposed site plan includes 230 parking spaces with 7 reserved for handicap accessibility (figure 1). One access driveway is proposed from Orange Prairie Road. Objectives The main purpose of this report is to evaluate the total impact that will be generated by the proposed development and to forecast the future traffic which would effects the surrounding study area. Classifying the potential problems that are generated by the proposed development and providing the necessary recommendations....
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...years of mining contribution of the high quality coal resources from Jurassic-period, it is becoming almost depleted. From the long term consideration the Jinhuagong coalmine must restructure and find a new way to achieve sustainability development which is relying on the strong and long-standing mining culture and also the rare geological wonders of Jurassic-period coal bed to develop tourism industry. In additional, the mine obtained the first national mining park construction qualifications. Jinhuagong scenic The Jinhuangong National Mine Park covers an area of 329000 square meters, which including the Datong Coal Museum, industrial sites park, stone village and the underground Quest Tour etc. so the park can be seen as a high integration mining park with the collection of coalmining history, industrial sites, cultural landscape and green mine construction. Jinhuagong National Mine Park The green coverage percentage of Jinhuagong scenic is over 90%, and have Leisure Park, transformation demonstration garden, cultural and Creative Park, and geological science park in it. Since the park opened 3 years ago, it have received...
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...GOING GREEN Making the Change to Sustainability Building Green Builds a Bejter Education BY PAUL J.HOFFMAN W hen I was in school, green was ihe color of one of my crayons and the vinyl asbestos tiles on ihe classroomfloor.Today, the word "green" has a very different connijtation. The age of the green mtncnicni and susiainability has grown from a few concerned citizens, often labeled as "tree huggers," to a mainstream media focus wilh a rapidly growing, but large and passionate following. For ihc education world, sustainable practices can impact your students, parents, icaciicrs, staff, administrators and communities. In addition to healthier students and stair, significant long-icrm cosí savings are among the most exciting benefits thai ihc recipients of an environmentally friendly educational facility enjoy. Improved test scores, lower absentepism, better morale, greater community support, stronger teacher retention and certainly a more positive impact on the environment are all additional beneiits that school administrators can expect from a sustainable school. With so many benefits easily recognized, there's really no reason that school officials shouldn't take a close look al all of the sustainable options available ti) them as they consider upcoming building projects. It is imporlani that new facilities lay the foundation for a great academic story while also being aesthetically pleasing, healthy and cost-sensili\'e. Additionally, you offer a valuable learning...
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...Light steel construction and modular homes as alternative building methods in South Africa. By: Dewald Barnard 26144362 Submitted in fulfilment of part of the requirements for the degree of B.Sc(Hons)(Construction Management) In the faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and information technology University of Pretoria 1. Chapter 1......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1Research Proposal.......................................................................................................................... 7 1.2. Problem ........................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.1 Chapter 2................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.2 Chapter 3................................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.3 Chapter 4................................................................................................................................ 8 1.2.4 Chapter 5................................................................................................................................ 8 1.3. Research methodology ..........................................................................................................
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...GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing RCAC GREEN BUILDING GUIDE Design Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable Housing Principal Author Craig Nielson, LEED AP Rural Community Assistance Corporation Co-authors Connie Baker Wolfe Rural Community Assistance Corporation Dave Conine Rural Community Assistance Corporation Contributor Art Seavey Rural Community Assistance Corporation Design Dave Conine Sharon Wills Rural Community Assistance Corporation Managing Editor and Production Sharon Wills RCAC Corporate Office: 3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201, West Sacramento, California 95691 916/447-2854 | 916/447-2878 fax | www.rcac.org Published by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting rural communities achieve their goals and visions by providing training, technical assistance and access to resources. RCAC promotes quality, respect, integrity, cooperation and commitment in our work. Copyright © 2009 RCAC. All rights reserved. For reprint permission, please call 916/447-2854. Disclaimer: The material in this document has been reviewed by RCAC and approved for publication. The views expressed by individual authors, however, are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of RCAC. Trade names, products or services do not convey, and should not be interpreted as conveying, RCAC approval, endorsement or recommendation...
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...Proximity Hotel is a LEED Platinum "green hotel" and the building's design and construction followed guidelines of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. To earn LEED certification, a building project must meet certain prerequisites and performance benchmarks ("credits") within each category. This comprehensive approach is the reason LEED-certified buildings have reduced operating costs, healthier and more productive occupants, and conserve our natural resources Here is a sampling of the sustainable practices at Proximity Hotel: * The building uses 39.2% less energy than a conventional hotel/restaurant by using ultra efficient materials and the latest construction technology. * The sun’s energy heats hot water with 100 solar panels covering the 4,000 square feet of rooftop (enough hot water for a hundred homes). * 700 linear feet of stream was restored...
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...relaxed atmosphere. Coffee Circus will be divided into different areas. Some will have tables and chairs, another will have large antique stuffed couches and chairs, end tables, coffee tables, book shelves filled with books and magazines, tiffany style lamps and braided rugs. A PA system will be installed so that the music and entertainment can be heard throughout. A large selection of table games will be provided. There will be nightly entertainment featuring acoustic jazz, blues and folk music. On selected nights there will be poetry readings and an open microphone. The walls will be used as an art gallery and from time to time there will be an artist in residence. The site contains a 3,525 square foot building which was used as a sports bar and restaurant. The building has substantial parking. The site shares the Hart Plaza with Folk Limited and Ryan Sports. Remodeling will consist of removing the existing booths, new carpet and some new furniture. The kitchen and bathrooms will require only minimum remodeling. The property is currently zoned for restaurants. The area comprising a three mile radius around Coffee Circus is heavily populated...
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...Internet censorship Increasingly, Chinese and Tibetan citizens both inside and outside areas of Chinese Government control are seeking information through the internet and other forms of online media. The speed and bredth of information access which these mediums allow is a huge threat to the Chinese Government as they attempt to maintain propagandist views of 'sensitive issues' such as human rights, the Tinananmen Square massacre and Tibet. As such, the Chinese Government goes to great lengths to control the internet and to limit the amount of information its citizens are able to uncover. On 13 January 2010, Google announced that it would consider pulling out of China after it emerged that hackers had been attempting to access the Gmail accounts of human rights activists. Google instead decided to drop the web filters imposed on Google searches by the Chinese government, leading to content which had previously been censored suddenly being made available to web users in China. Google users in China reported that content such as images of the Tiananmen Square massacre were suddenly available using a Google images search. In March 2010, Google began...
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...STUDY REPORT SR 295 (2013) Auckland housing forecasts and the Unitary Plan IC Page The work reported here was funded by BRANZ from the Building Research Levy. © BRANZ 2013 ISSN: 1179-6197 Preface This report describes some aspects of the Auckland Plan related to zoning and the effect on new housing. It was produced because it is believed new housing types in Auckland will change from a predominance of detached to a larger percentage of multi-unit type housing. This will be a mix of terraced housing and low, medium and high rise apartments. Acknowledgments This work was funded by the Building Research Levy. Note This report is intended for builders and designers. It provides details of the Auckland Plan and the BRANZ interpretation of the types of housing, location and timing of their construction. i Auckland housing forecasts and the Unitary Plan BRANZ Study Report SR 295 IC Page Abstract The Auckland Plan sets out the strategic direction for the future of Auckland. It covers economic, social and environmental considerations, housing, physical infrastructure, and transport. Included in the Plan are zones for various housing types, with an emphasis on intensification of housing mainly within the planned metropolitan urban limit (MUL). The relevance to the building industry is that housing types are changing and builders and designers need to be aware the predominance of detached housing in new builds is coming to an end. ii Contents 1. 2...
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...work in the vicinity of the waterfront area. 4. To ensure the easy and accessible transportation system for the sustainability of Economic activities in the area Additional access to the main business center via land and water transport system. Construction of coastal road that will connect other municipalities for easy access of vehicles and to ease the present traffic condition at the business commercial center and provide a ferry docking port for motorized bancas traveling from coastal communities to the capital city. 5. To develop a longer corridor of green open space plaza and network of city parks. One of the facilities that the city needs is to develop an open space for public enjoyment. At present there are only two open spaces/ plaza in the city. One is located in front of the capitol grounds with an area 5,790.45 square meter and the other one is located at the pier site with an area 2,741.00 square meter. The area is very small to cater the growing population of the city and limited for public entertainment / shows. 6. To create and introduce design guidelines using the key elements and principles of urban design in the conceptualization of the waterfront area. The Urban Design elements are one of the tools that will be used in the formulation of policies leading to the design guidelines for the Sorsogon City waterfront development...
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...Forest Service set up a base camp and served more than 36,000 meals in the four weeks following the devastation, while FEMA installed hundreds of mobile homes that eventually housed approximately 300 of the homeless families (Magazine). After seeing the final construction of many of the new homes, Mayor Dixson was pleased to see that many of them were built with large front porches. He believes the folks of Greensburg “. . . need to get back to being front-porch people.” (Magazine). This community has been through a life changing event and it is evident that the citizens of Greensburg were grateful to be alive and have counted their blessings. Mayor Dixson expressed his appreciation for his fellow neighbors, saying “. . . the only true green and sustainable things in life are how we treat each other.”...
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...Review of the White Paper on Sustainability A Report on the Green Building Movement, Building Design & Construction, November 2003. Abstract In fulfillment of an assignment to review the White Paper on Sustainability: A Report on the Green Building Movement, Building Design & Construction, November 2003. The White Paper on Sustainability main elements; are the historical overview of green building, the results of a specially commissioned survey, an analysis of trends, issues, and published research. And the last one is a set of recommendations that describe specific actions to be performed. A brief history of green building is also discussed in the white paper. The basics of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) including the LEED Certification levels and points system. The role of the Federal and State government in the sustainable building program, and the benefits we get from green buildings are also covered. Main Body Sustainable building is environmentally friendly, efficient using energy, water, and other materials. Green buildings is also protects occupant health and improving productivity. On Earth Day, April 21, 1993 the US President announced the plan to make the white house a model for efficiency and waste reduction. Within 36 months the improvements to the Presidential mansion let to $300,000 in, energy, and water savings. The greening of the White House also reduces the carbon footprint by 845 tons per year. The first of three “greening”...
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...In the debate between Professor Andrea Larson and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander called Is Renewable Energy Green? , I would have taken the side of Lamar Alexander. Both sides make valid points when talking about renewable energy as the future, especially analyzing the pros and cons of using wind mill farms to harness power for the United States. Senator Lamar Alexander uses the essay “Energy Sprawl or Energy Efficiency: Climate Policy Impacts on Natural Habitat for the United States of America” to help address the issues of using certain types of renewable energies in a large scale as a solution to America’s energy shortage. He continues to address the varying amounts of land that will have to be used just to harness the renewable energy. The wind turbines can be over 50 stories high creating disturbances in the local environment such as loud noise, wasted space, and intense lighting. It is estimated that a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine will take up around 90 acres of land and, according to the reading, 186,000 1.5 megawatt wind turbines are required to represent 20% of America’s electricity. In other words wind turbines are not the answer to America’s electricity production due to the overall land consumption of these turbines. Also wind is only available where it wants to be available. In the mid-west, where there is room to make a wind turbine farm, wind can be unpredictable and sometimes barely there. Like it says in the reading, along the coast is obviously where there is a...
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