1. Design of Eco House Maldives Training Program for Architects on eco-design 08/08/05 – 13/08/05 Bangkok, Thailand Hussain Naeem Mohamed Ali Ismail Rasheedh Ibrahim Farih Ahmed Tholhath

2. Introduction

3. Site Analysis Climatic Conditions South West Monsoon (May – Nov) North East Monsoon (Jan – Mar) Average Temp : 28˚C Humidity : 73 – 85 % Annual Rainfall : 1948 mm Wind : 7 – 12 Knots Vegetation Beach

4. Potential Design Concept - Zero Emission Building Eco Design Philosophy Form Light Ventilation Efficiency and Management External Environment Control

5. Potential Design – Ground Floor 1. Sitting Room 2.Office 3.Patio 4.Swimming Pool 5.Shower 6.Dining 7.Backyard Seating 8.Kitchenette 9.Pump Room 10. Male Toilet 11. Ladies Toilet 12. Store 13. Meeting Room 14. Reception/Lobby 15. Sub Terra 16. Drive way

6. Potential Design – First Floor 1.Terrace 2.Bed room 3.Toilet 4.Balcony 5.Atrium

7. Potential Design

8. Current Status of the Demonstration 1.Workshop in the Maldives on eco housing 1.Identification of Eco House design team 2.Identification of Scope of Works 3.Site visit and site selection Seeking Financing GoM funds Seeking external funds Participation at Eco Housing Training Programme

9. Cost 1.Ground Floor Area: 350 sqm 2.First Floor Area: 350 sqm 3.Pool Area: 90 sqm 4.Building cost: US $ 430000 5.Excluding Major Building Components 1.Solar Cell 2.Wind Mill 3.Integrated Cooling System 6.Technologies 1.Interlocking blocks 2.Finishes

10. Action Plan 1.Design of Eco House at Hanimaadhoo : GoM 2.Consult with regional experts on proposed design 3.Finalise Design and Costing 4.Secure funding 5.Transfer of required technology and training 6.Construct Eco House 7.Conduct awareness programmes on eco house 8.Commission and monitor project 9.Evaluate feed back from eco house project

11. Expectations from the regional experts 1.Continual consultation during the design process 2.Recommend and help transfer technology and know how regarding eco friendly housing 3.Evaluate and comment of final proposed eco house design 4.Provide consultation during the construction phase of eco house 5.Assist in the commissioning and production of a manual on building management for the eco house 6.Assist in the evaluation of data feedback from the eco house project