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The document provides information about the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON). It was established in 1990 in memory of Dr. Salim Ali and is devoted to conservation of India's biodiversity with a focus on birds. SACON conducts research in ornithology and related fields to help sustainable use through education and public participation. The campus was designed by renowned architect Laurie Baker using environmentally friendly techniques and local materials. It includes administrative buildings, a library, laboratories, guest rooms, student housing and other facilities for research and education.

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The document provides information about the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON). It was established in 1990 in memory of Dr. Salim Ali and is devoted to conservation of India's biodiversity with a focus on birds. SACON conducts research in ornithology and related fields to help sustainable use through education and public participation. The campus was designed by renowned architect Laurie Baker using environmentally friendly techniques and local materials. It includes administrative buildings, a library, laboratories, guest rooms, student housing and other facilities for research and education.

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SACON

WELCOME
INTRODUCTION

• SALIM ALI CENTRE FOR ORNITHOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY

• ESTABLISHED IN THE YEAR 1990 IN MEMORY OF Dr Sálim Ali

• NATIONAL INSTITUTION DEVOTED TO CAUSE OF CONSERVATION


OF INDIA’S BIODIVERSITY WITH FOCUS ON BIRDS.

IT IS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE UNDER MINISTRY OF


ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
AIM
SACON CONDUCTS RESEARCH IN ORNITHOLOGY
COVERING ALL ASPECTS RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY AND
NATURAL HISTORY.

HELPS FOR SUSTAINABLE USE THROUGH RESERACH ,


EDUCATION AND PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION WITH BIRDS
AT THE CENTRE STAGE.

PRIME FOCUS IS TO CONDUCT STUDIES ON


CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS.
AREAS OF STUDY
a. AVIAN ECOLOGY
b APPLIED ORNITHOLOGY
c. CONSERVATION ECOLOGY
d. BIO DIVERSITY
e. WETLAND CONSERVATION
f. LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
g. ECO RESTORATION
ECO TOXICOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM
NATURE EDUCATION
CAPACITY BUILDING
EXPLORING NATURE THROUGH BIRDS
SALIM ALI NATURE FORUM
SALIM ALI NATURE CLUB
RECOGNIZED INSTITUTION FOR RESEARCH
BY BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
INFRASTRUCTURE
BUILDINGS DESIGNED BY RENOWNED LATE
SHRI LAURIE BAKER.
TOTAL SPACE AVAILABLE 4500 .00 SQM.
BUILDINGDS WERE COMPLETED IN 1998 AND
PERMANENTLY OCCUPIED.
THE BUILDINGS WERE CONSTRUCTED BY M/S
COSTFORD, THRISSUR A NON PROFIT
ORGANISATION APPROVED BY GOVT OF
KERALA.
• SALIENT FEATURES
• ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUILDING.
SPECIFICATION WIDELY USED FOR RURAL HOUSING
COMMUNITY BUILDINGS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVT
BUILINGS IN KERALA.
ECNOMICALLY VIALBLE BEING COST EFFECTIVE.
• LOCAL AVAILABLE MATERIALS USED
• NEED BASED DESIGN CONCEPT
• DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURE NOT INCORPORATED
• DESIGN CONCEPTS :
• CENTRAL ATRIUM IN EACH BUILDING.
• NATURAL LIGHTING AND VENTILATION.
• NOT MUCH SITE CLEARANCE NEEDED
• EARTH CUTTING AND FILLING KEPT MINIMUM
• BUILDINGS DESIGNED ACCORDING TO GROUND PROFILE IN DIFFREENT
LEVELS
• SAFE GUARD AGAINST SEISMIC EFFECT ( ZONE III)
• ALL BUILDINGS EXTERNAL WALLS IN CIRCULAR AND CURVATURE SHAPE
TO OBIVIATE SEISMIC EFFECT
• ADEQUATE OPENINGS OF DOORS AND WINDOWS TO MINIMISE THE
SEISMIC DAMAGE.
• BALANCED STRUCTURAL DESIGN
• MINIMUM ESSENTIAL USE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
• OPENINGS WITH BRICK LINTEL AND BRICK ARCHES IN LIEU OF
REINFORCED CONCRETE LINTELS AND BEAMS
• NO SUNSHADES PROVIDED, IN LIEU ROOF SLAB EXENDED

• FILLER SLAB FOR ROOFING :


a. TWO LAYERS OF MANGALORE TILES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE
b. SPACING OF REINFORCEMENT AS REQUIRED BASIS
c. BETTER HEAT INSULATION . COOL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ROOMS
d. 20 PERCENTAGE SAVINGS IN CONCRETE QUANTITY THEREBY COST
REDUCTION
e. NO WATER PROOFING TREATMENT OVER THE ROOF. FINISHED WITH
PLASTERING
• LINTEL BEAMS ELIMINATED. IN LIEU, BRICK ARCHES PROVIDED AS PER OLD
ENGINEERING PRACTICE

• FOUNDATION WITH RR MASONRY STONES. NO FOOTINGS/ RCC RAFTS


PROVIDED

• INTERNAL PLASTERING SELECTIVELY DONE AS REQUIRED BASIS

• COLOUR WASHING DONE IN LIEU OF DISTEMPERING

• EXTERNAL PLASTERING AND COATINGS AVOIDED.STONE / BRICK SURFACES


FINISHED CEMENT POINTING FOR NATURAL LOOK

• SEATING ARRANGEMENTS IN COMMON PLACES WITH CEMENT WORK AS


PERMANENT FIXTURES

• ADEQUATE CIRCULATING SPACE IN THE BUILDINGS BY PROVIDING


VERANDAHS INSIDE THE BUILDING
• FACILITIES EXISTING :
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING :

OFFICE FOR DIRECTOR WITH PA’S ROOM, SCIENTIST’S OFFICES


CONFERENCE ROOM, AND RECEPTION

OFFICES FOR ADMIN STAFF, FINANCE STAFF, RESEARCH STUDENTS ROOM

COMPUTER CENTRE , HERBARIUM, TECHNICAL STORES

NATURE EDUCATION OFFICE

PANTRY AND SITTING LOBBY

ELECTRICAL SUB STATION WITH GENERATOR ROOM


• LIBRARY BUILDING:
• SEMINAR HALL
• SCIENTISTS OFFICE
• STUDENTS ROOM
• SITTING LOBBY
• SECURITY ROOM
• RECORD ROOM
• LIBRARY
• BOOK STORE
. PERIODICAL SECTION
. PUBLICATION DISPLAY
OLD VOLUME STORE
‘E’ RESOURCES CENTRE
MAP STORE
STORE ROOM FOR OLD PERIODICALS
• LABORATORY :

• ECO TOXICOLOGY LAB


• ENIVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LAB
• EQUIPMENT ROOM
• CHEMICAL STORES
• POST MORTEM ROOM
• RESEARCH STUDENTS ROOMS
• SCIENTIST’S OFFICES
• ELEC SWITCH AND BATTERY ROOM
• SAMPLES STORES
• STUDENTS HOSTEL COMLPLEX:
• STUDENTS HOSTEL – FOUR ROOMS ( 8-12
STUDENTS )
• MESS BUILDING:
• KITCHEN
• DINING HALL FOR 50 PERSONS
• KITCHEN STORE
• COOK’S ROOM
• SITTING LOBBY AND SEPARATE REST ROOMS
• LIVING QUARTERS AND GUEST ROOMS:

• TWO MARRIED QUARTERS FOR KEY


PERSONNEL

• SACON GUEST ROOM WITH FOUR SUITES


AND ALLIED FACILITIES

• SECURITY BUILDING :
• MAIN SECURITY GUARD ROOM AT THE
ENTRANCE AND A SECOND GUARD ROOM
• ELECTRIC AND WATER SUPPLY:
• BULK SUPPLY FROM STATE ELEC BOARD.
SEPARATE SERVICE CONNECTION TO EACH
BUILDING USING UG CABLE
• EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WATER SUPPLY
LINES PROVIDED IN ALL BUILDINGS AS
REQUIRED BASIS
• DRINKING WATER SUPPLY PROVIDED IN ALL
BUILDINDS SEPARATELY
• ADVANTAGES:
• CONSTRUCTION COST IS VERY ECNOMICAL
COMPARING THE CONVENTIONAL TYPE
• SUITABLE FOR RURAL HOUSING FOR WEAKER
SECTIONS AND GOVT BUILDINGS
• ARCHITECTURAL LOOK IS VERY NATURAL AND
SUITS THE SORROUNDINGS

• IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED.
• CRUMPLE JOINTS NOT PROVIDED RESULTING
CRACKS IN CERTAIN SECTIONS
• PLINTH PROTECTION AND SURFACE DRAIN
AROUND THE BUILDINGS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT
WATER PENETRATION IN THE FOUNDATION
ORIGINAL PROFILE OF LAND
PRESENT SACON CAMPUS
Main office : part
Main office : Rear
Library
Library : Longitudinal section
Guest room
Guest room : cross section
laboratory
STUDENTS DORMITORY
ADDITIONAL LABORATORY BUILDING
Students Hostel
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