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INNOVATION

as we see it

Ar. Siddhartha Wig

for The Elements

is it about technology ?

is it about improving performance ?

is it about thinking differently?

INNOVATION

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INNOVATION for sustainability

Innovative Sustainability OR sustainable innovations ?

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VISION FOR GAJ REREAT

Promote responsible tourism

Spread the message of

environment conservation

Sustainable development

GAJ RETREAT, MANASWAL

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GAJ RETREAT – THE CONCEPT GAJ RETREAT – THE OBJECTIVES

Gaj Retreat will be about the legacy and the

consequences of tourism – for the

environment, local people and local

economies

Spread economic, environmental and

social benefits till the bottom of the

pyramid

GAJ RETREAT, MANASWAL WATER MANAGEMENT

GAJ RETREAT, MANASWAL

Use of local materials

local skill sets

participative planning

participative designing

participative execution

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LAJPAT BHAWAN

reaching out

kind of clients

kinds of problems

innovative solutions

Experience

INNOVATION

Innovation in design,

Why build? A question of lifestyle, build less?

Reduce foot print

Understanding the problem

Delivery, participation

Buildability,

Show compassion