Pro-Poor Tourism in Madagascar: Rural Development Through the Tourism Industry
Description:
For a developing country like Madagascar where the rural poverty is widespread, this proposal looks into how the tourism sector can unlock opportunities for the poor to participate in and benefit from the pro-poor tourism industry.
Haingo Andriamasilalao Thesis for Master of Architecture
Tourism
Rural Culture
Problem Locals denied any significant opportunity to participate in the tourism market
Formal Sector Formal Sector
Informal Sector Informal Sector
Solution Pro-poor Tourism- Hotels and tour operators working with local communities
al Sector
Sustainable Tourism = Pro-poor Tourism
Site Selection Tourism in the northern part of Madagascar
Beamilaka
Beamilaka
Site
Blue Vanga Lodge
Intervention
CORRUGATED STEEL ROOF
RAFTERS AND BATTENS
ROOF POLES (TO ALLOW FOR NATURAL VENTILATION) CONCRETE BEAM
WOOD COLUMNS WOOD SHADING
CONCRETE COLUMNS
BAMBOO CEILING
ELEVATED RAMMED EARTH
MUD BRICK WALLS
1. TERRACE COVERING clay bricks 2. RING BEAM reinforced concrete 3. CLAY & STONE FILLING 4. COMPRESSED CLAY stamped clay 5. CONTINUOUS FOUNDATION non- reinforced concrete
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Windows made out of plant weave material common to the area to still allow for natural ventilation
Local woods used as shading device to block sun and dirt from entering into the space directly
The spaces between each room allows for cool air to go through and cool all sides of each room
Bamboo used as ceiling material for both aesthetic but also to not block the hot air from going out of the room
Roof to ground views of the placement of gutters and cistern to collect water during rainy days
DAAPWorks 2020 Haingo Andriamasilalao Thesis for Master of Architecture For full architectural portfolio and resume: www://issuu.com/haingoandria