Description

The philosophy and concept behind the design of the Sylhet Hi-tech Park prioritize the site's unique characteristics, contexts, and ecological features. The site is exceptional because it has natural boundaries on three sides. These natural boundaries are quite beneficial to the design and the project site and reduce the need for boundary walls. The design approach is to strategically land fill the low-lying area, preserving existing aquatic ecology, flora, and fauna, and create an artificial lake with a sluice gate on either side to flush out excess water during the monsoon season and reserve water during the dry season. Furthermore, this artificial lake will divide the park into public and private facilities on the south and north sides, respectively. The park is envisioned in phases, keeping the provision for future expansion in mind. The southern region of the site houses the public facilities, which are mostly industrial zones. To be precise the master plan is designed in such a way that, when needed, the industrial zone can be expanded southward. As we move northward, the public facilities transition to semi-private facilities and eventually to private facilities. The main entrance from the highway is placed adjacent to the administrative zone. The Hi-tech Park will include public amenities, residential facilities, recreational zones, and the required support services for ICT business and industrial infrastructures. The park will also incorporate sustainable transportation systems, such as electric vehicles and bicycles, to reduce carbon emissions. Further the master plan has combined urban voids such a play fields, golf course, park, as well as green buffer zones, large offset area and shaded walkways by proposing high carbon sequestration vegetation. The design will also focus on minimizing energy consumption through the use of energy-efficient buildings, green roofs, and solar panels. It will also focuses on the conservation and enhancement of the existing ecological features of the site. The proposed Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) on the north-eastern side of the site will be preserved, and sweet water trees will be planted to enhance its potential. This will not only conserve the natural characteristics of the area but also increase its biodiversity. Moreover, ponds and canals will also be used to collect runoff water, which can be used for irrigation or other purposes. The park will also have rainwater harvesting system, making its water supply self-sufficient. Our motto is to make a model for sustainable development, showcasing how cities of the future can be designed to be self-sufficient and environmentally friendly.