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design purposely blurs the line between plants and nature. b. Afforestation and Extensive Open Spaces: The need of afforestation is emphasized, and large open areas are provided. Landscaping activities at the facility are vast, adding to the area's biodiversity and providing sanctuary for animals, notably birds and fish during the monsoon. The master plan has extensive landscaped areas, bird-watching platforms, and wetland observation paths. These parts have been thoughtfully included into the layout to provide visitors with an all-encompassing experience that is in harmony with their surroundings. c. Adaptability to Monsoon: The architecture is flexible and adaptive, allowing it to continue functioning even during times of high water, in consideration of the seasonal change in water levels caused by monsoon rains. Because of potential flooding, the whole building has been raised. This height not only allows for more adaptation to shifting water levels, but it also reduces the building's negative impact on the surrounding marsh. d. Sustainability Measures: Natural ventilation, solar panel systems, rainwater collection, the use of locally produced materials, and the installation of green roofs are just a few of the environmental measures embraced by the center. The center's impact on the environment is reduced because to these efforts (Figure 22). e. Observation With out Disruption: The design offers a fenced experience for visitors so they may observe from a safe distance without disturbing the natural environment. Visitors may attentively look into the surroundings without disturbing birds or destroying the natural ecosystem while traveling (Figure 23). f. Theme - "Birds in Box? Or Man in Box??": The decision was made to enclose people within the "box" to bring them closer to nature and allow them to observe without physical contact or harm. In contrast, the birds are left free in their natural habitat, ensuring minimal disturbance from human activity while enabling them to observe people from a safe distance (Figure 24). Figure 22: Sustainable Measures Taken During Design Considerations Figure 23: Observation without Disruption - Bird’s Observatory © 2023 Global Journals 1 Year 2023 43 Global Journal of Science Frontier Research Volume XXIII Issue ersion I VV ( H ) Interpreting the Haor Eco-System through Sustainable Design: Haor (Wetland) Eco-Interpretation Center, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh