PROPOSED LAKE CHAD BASIN TOURIST RESORT, YOBE STATE USE OF ECO-FRIENDLY ARCHITECTURE TO ENHANCE TOURIST ATTRACTION
PROPOSED LAKE CHAD BASIN TOURIST RESORT, YOBE STATE USE OF ECO-FRIENDLY ARCHITECTURE TO ENHANCE TOURIST ATTRACTION
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2015-09-07
Authors
HUSSAINI, USMAN JAMILA
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Abstract
Human activities have resulted in environmental deterioration and depletion of the natural
resources which the earth is endowed with,Construction activities play significant roles in this
aspect by destroying natural reserves and causing pollution to the environment.
The Architect and other professionals in the building industry should ensure that the interaction
between man and the environment is friendly .There is a need to maintain the balance of the ecosystem
to prevent the extinction of some plants and animal species,eradicate pollution,and
provide natural and serene outdoor spaces which are gradually becoming obsolete. The
environment is the earth's treasure.
This aim of this research is to explore the basic strategies of eco-friendly architecture that can be
adopted in the design of a tourist resort at the Lake Chad basin to ensure minimal destruction of
the environment.A study of the basic strategies that are applicable to tourist resort was carried
out.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Data was collected and analysed by the use of case studies, tables, photographs and visual
survey.
RESEARCH FINDINGS
The study revealed that most tourist resorts do not apply the basic principles of eco-friendly
architecture in design. Only few resorts have taken positive steps in exploring eco-friendly
architecture in their design The new trend in tourism has now shifted towards nature appreciation, conservation and the
promotion of native heritage of the locality.There is therefore the need to apply eco-friendly
design strategies in resort design to ensure enrichment and enhancement of the environment.
This resort design will serve as a channel through which eco-friendly desgn strategies will be
studied and to provide guidelines for any future dcvelopment.This will minimise the
encroachment of our natural ecosystem.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
BY
USMAN JAMILA HUSSAINI
M]Sc/Envv-Des/l 1569/07-08
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
Keywords
LAKE CHAD,, BASIN,, TOURIST RESORT,, YOBE STATE ,, ECO-FRIENDLY,, ARCHITECTURE,, ENHANCE TOURIST ATTRACTION