Site Justification for the Proposed Adolescence Health and Youth Development Centre in Sri Lanka

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Site Justification

Sachintya Rajapakse

Proposed Adolescence Health and

Youth Development Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka





It is quite important that the proposed Sex Education

Centre is situated in a non judgemental area where

adolescence will be willing to go since discussing about the

topic ‘Sex’ has been perceived as a taboo for a long time.

Thus, a place where more youth spend time would be the

most appropriate site to build the Sex Education Centre.

The National Youth Service Council

The establishment of the National Youth Service Council

in 1969 was a pioneering step taken by the Government

in the field of youth development. Its scope of activities

was broadened with its reorganization under the National

Youth Service Act No.69 of 1979. The National Youth

Service Council is the only state organization which is

responsible for policy making, planning and coordinating

youth activities at National level and whose objective is to

promote the interest of the youth so as to ensure their full

development and participation.

The NYSC functions as a statutory body under the

Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development. The

Director General is the Chief Executive Officer and also

the Chairmen of the Council and the Council consists of

members nominated by the Minister of Youth affairs and

Skills Development from those who are actively involved

in youth affairs, is responsible for policy matters. Directors,

Deputy Director and Assistant Director deal with the

implementation of various development programmes and

projects of the council.

The main objectives are promoting spirit of national

consciousness, a sense of discipline, an awareness of social

and economic problems and a sense of dignity of labour,

enlisting the participation of youth in national development

schemes, promoting good-will and mutual understanding

youth between in Sri Lanka and other countries, widening

the knowledge of youth by giving training in field relevant

to development, offering regular employment opportunities

for youth by constructively investing funds on a long term

policy basis with an aim to strengthen the economic fabric

of the state, providing recreational and entertainment

facilities as well as the opportunities for the participation

of youth in the formulation and implementation of policy,

promoting and directing the expositions of youth services,

establishing youth organization and assisting organizations

already established for youth welfare, encouraging cultural

literacy, artistic activities, development of physical culture,

competition, a sense of achievement and sports among

youth.

The National Youth Service Centre

The National Youth Centre which is considered as the

largest centre for youth in Asia is located in Maharagama:

the centre of the main education centres in Colombo area:University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Institute of Information Technology and the entrance to the

Southern Highway which facilitates easy access to both

students and lecturers.

The centre consists of a training building, a multipurpose

hall which can be used as an auditorium or an indoor

stadium, a television studio, an exhibition hall, a library

and a hostel which provides residential facilities for 170

people. In the training section, provision has been made

for various types of short term and long term vocational

training programmes.

The National Youth Centre has already earned reputations

a gathering centre for youth in Sri Lanka and also as a

central point at which youth can find for opportunities which

enable them to enhance and develop their talents and skills

in various fields.



A - Maharagama

B - The entrance to the Southern Highway

C - University of Moratuwa

D - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

E- University of Colombo



ADMINISTRATION AND

EXHIBITION BUILDING

PLAZA

TRAINING BUILDING

MULTI PURPOSE

BUILDING

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING II

HIGH LEVEL

HALL

ROAD

HOSTEL

A

B

CE

D

F

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H

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LM

NO

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SELECTEDBUILDING

SCALE: 1/128" = 1'-0"

MASTER PLAN



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LIBRARYGENERAL MEETING W ASH ROOM WASH ROOMMAINTENANCE

OFFICE ROOMROOM

PANTRY

134'

22'-6"

A

B

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GROUND FLOOR



EXHIBITION MEETING WASH ROOM WASH ROOMMAINTENANCE

ROOMROOM

PANTRY

134'

22'-6"

C

D

E

F

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1ST FLOOR



GENERAL MEETING WASH ROOM WASH ROOMMAINTENANCE

ROOMROOM

PANTRY

134'

22'-6"

OFFICE - 3

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2ND FLOOR



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Detail 1: Existing fire protection system Detail 2: I-beam structure of the roof



Detail 3: Roof structure of 2nd floor Detail 3: Roof structure of ground floor extended area

Large column spans provide ample room to arrange interior spaces.

Strong I-beam and column structure can withstand a large amount of traffic.

The empty space around the building provides opportunity to expand the building.

Structural Appropriateness

Temperature

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 23°C to 32°C and is

rarely below 21°C or above 34°C.

Sun

The length of the day does not vary substantially over the course of the year, staying within

32 minutes of 12 hours throughout. The shortest day is December 21 with 11:43 hoursof daylight; the longest day is June 20 with 12:32 hours of daylight.

Clouds

The median cloud cover ranges from 39% (mostly clear) to 62% (partly cloudy). The sky

is cloudiest on July 4 and clearest on February 22. The clearer part of the year begins

around December 21. The cloudier part of the year begins around May 2.

Weather Condition



Precipitation

Over the entire year, the most common forms of precipitation are thunderstorms, light

rain, and moderate rain. Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed

during 57% of those days with precipitation. They are most likely around April 10, when

it is observed during 53% of all days. Light rain is the most severe precipitation observed

during 28% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around September 13, when

it is observed during 22% of all days. Moderate rain is the most severe precipitation

observed during 11% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around September

30, when it is observed during 9% of all days.

Humidity

The relative humidity typically ranges from 52% (mildly humid) to 96% (very humid) over

the course of the year, rarely dropping below 37% (comfortable) and reaching as high

as 100% (very humid). The air is driest around February 14, at which time the relative

humidity drops below 61% (mildly humid) three days out of four; it is most humid around

November 14, exceeding 94% (very humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Over the course of the year typical wind speeds vary from 0 m/s to 7 m/s (calm to

moderate breeze), rarely exceeding 9 m/s (fresh breeze).The highest average wind

speed of 5 m/s (gentle breeze) occurs around July 30, at which time the average daily

maximum wind speed is 7 m/s (moderate breeze). The lowest average wind speed of 3

m/s (light breeze) occurs around November 5, at which time the average daily maximum

wind speed is 5 m/s (gentle breeze).

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