Proposed Adolescence Health and Youth Development Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Site Justification

Sachintya Rajapakse

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 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, The National Youth Service Council promoting and directing the expositions of youth services, The establishment of the National Youth Service Council establishing youth organization and assisting organizations in 1969 was a pioneering step taken by the Government already established for youth welfare, encouraging cultural in the field of youth development. Its scope of activities literacy, artistic activities, development of physical culture, was broadened with its reorganization under the National competition, a sense of achievement and sports among Youth Service Act No.69 of 1979. The National Youth youth. Service Council is the only state organization which is The National Youth Service Centre responsible for policy making, planning and coordinating youth activities at National level and whose objective is to The National Youth Centre which is considered as the promote the interest of the youth so as to ensure their full largest centre for youth in Asia is located in Maharagama: development and participation. the centre of the main education centres in Colombo area: University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka The NYSC functions as a statutory body under the Institute of Information Technology and the entrance to the Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development. The Southern Highway which facilitates easy access to both Director General is the Chief Executive Officer and also students and lecturers. the Chairmen of the Council and the Council consists of members nominated by the Minister of Youth affairs and The centre consists of a training building, a multipurpose Skills Development from those who are actively involved hall which can be used as an auditorium or an indoor in youth affairs, is responsible for policy matters. Directors, stadium, a television studio, an exhibition hall, a library Deputy Director and Assistant Director deal with the and a hostel which provides residential facilities for 170 implementation of various development programmes and people. In the training section, provision has been made projects of the council. for various types of short term and long term vocational training programmes. The main objectives are promoting spirit of national consciousness, a sense of discipline, an awareness of social The National Youth Centre has already earned reputations and economic problems and a sense of dignity of labour, a gathering centre for youth in Sri Lanka and also as a enlisting the participation of youth in national development central point at which youth can find for opportunities which schemes, promoting good-will and mutual understanding enable them to enhance and develop their talents and skills youth between in Sri Lanka and other countries, widening 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

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Detail 1: Existing fire protection system

Detail 2: I-beam structure of the roof

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Detail 3: Roof structure of ground floor extended area

Structural Appropriateness
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.

Weather Condition
Temperature Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 23C to 32C and is rarely below 21C or above 34C. 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 hours of 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.

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).