Redefining ecological-tourism
By: Krishnaswamy, Lakshmi
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Publisher: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2022Edition: Vol.87(6), June.Description: 86-88p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: Tourist destinations holding sway, tend to promote a
sensorial immersion in nature and idyllic appeal: A break
from the demands and pressures of everyday work-life
and rapid pace of production and consumption of urban
life. This new trend has given birth to eco-tourism and its
built manifestation - the eco-resorts. Eco-tourism is more
conscious of the environment, while it provides the much-
needed sense of peacefulness in nature.
About three decades ago, sustainability was a novel
direction in architecture, a matter of choice. Now, with
climate-change, it is deemed imperative, actively pursued by businesses and governments alike. It is also well-known
that vernacular systems of building had an innate sense of
sustainable practices baked in. It is attributed to a local
materials palette, frugal lifestyle and a respect for nature.
The challenges of modern times present themselves as
architects wrestle to bridge ecological concerns with human
consumption attitudes, alongside market realities.
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Tourist destinations holding sway, tend to promote a
sensorial immersion in nature and idyllic appeal: A break
from the demands and pressures of everyday work-life
and rapid pace of production and consumption of urban
life. This new trend has given birth to eco-tourism and its
built manifestation - the eco-resorts. Eco-tourism is more
conscious of the environment, while it provides the much-
needed sense of peacefulness in nature.
About three decades ago, sustainability was a novel
direction in architecture, a matter of choice. Now, with
climate-change, it is deemed imperative, actively pursued by businesses and governments alike. It is also well-known
that vernacular systems of building had an innate sense of
sustainable practices baked in. It is attributed to a local
materials palette, frugal lifestyle and a respect for nature.
The challenges of modern times present themselves as
architects wrestle to bridge ecological concerns with human
consumption attitudes, alongside market realities.
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