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  2. Western Region Megapolis - Wikipedia

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    The Colombo International Financial City (CIFC) is a planned offshore city adjacent to Galle Face Green in Central Colombo that would be built on reclaimed land. It is touted as an international financial center and is funded by Chinese investment; the city will have a separate legal and financial system which is likely to be governed by the Chinese firms that control the land, although the ...

  3. Port City Colombo - Wikipedia

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    Port City Colombo is located in the metropolis of Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is positioned within South Asian trade routes. The master-planned city is to be constructed between the southern edge of the new Colombo South Port and the Fort Lighthouse. The total area of sea to be reclaimed is 269 ha (660 acres). [1] [2]

  4. Sustainability in construction - Wikipedia

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    By adopting sustainable construction, contractors would make the construction plan or sustainable site plan to minimize the environmental impact of the project. According to a study took place in Sri Lanka, [ 20 ] considerations of sustainability may influence the contractor to choose more sustainable, locally sourced products and materials ...

  5. 11 Eco-Friendly Houses That Will Inspire You to Live Greener

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    To build their eco-friendly house, she used almost 100 percent recycled wood and devised a system of screens, fans, and skylights to minimize the use of heat and air-conditioning. TOUR THE ENTIRE HOME

  6. Green Movement of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The Green Movement of Sri Lanka is a consortium of 147 non-governmental organizations with a common goal of increasing environmental awareness and furthering conservation efforts in Sri Lanka. [1] The movement provides environmental education resources, and also uses legal avenues and political pressure tactics such as lobbying to achieve their ...

  7. Smart village - Wikipedia

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    Most of the Village Hydro Schemes (VHS) in Sri Lanka are aided by RERED project funded by World Bank and Global Environment Facility (GEF) these initiatives have established 100-150 Village Hydro Schemes in the country with capacities ranging from 3-50 kW. However, off-grid generation is a diminishing component on the supply side.

  8. The hottest new hotel openings in the world for 2025 - AOL

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    Whether it’s staying in a revamped palazzo, an outdoorsy retreat in Sri Lanka’s rolling tea country, or a lakeside getaway in Sweden, there are plenty of brand new hotel openings set to make ...

  9. Shipping container architecture - Wikipedia

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    Hybrid Cargotecture Development (HCD), headquartered in Sri Lanka, is a leader in the field of containerized construction. Known for its eco-friendly approach, the company specializes in transforming upcycled shipping containers into luxury homes, chalets, offices, and resorts.