At Chitvan we have started to implement steps to combat Global Warming. Study was done on where we were contributing to Global warming, and then scientific steps are being taken to fight the same.
Our biggest challenge was to increase the forest cover, which would hide our buildings, so that direct sun does not hit the building and through radiant heat gain increase the temperature which would then require usage of Air-Conditioning to make the accommodation comfortable. We are in the process of doing the following:
1. Planting about fast growing local 1000 saplings aroung the blocks
2. Change the roof top colour to white to reflect the sunlight
3. Change the colour of the walls to white which face south and which are exposed to sun for maximum time.
4. Installing ventilation based air circulation system in the rooms with exhausts in the bathrooms, and fresh air from outside also pumped in.
5. Usage of outdoor solar lights to reduce consumption of electricity.
Steps 2-4 will reduce the room temperatures by almost 8 degree celsius as tested by us.
More thoughts in pipe line to make Chitvan a complete 100% eco-friendly lodge.
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