THE ROLE OF TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

One of the fundamental issues in the 21st century is sustainable development. This work focuses on the
actualization of sustainable development through sustainable tourism which promotes sharing of local
product with tourist thus enhancing economic growth and stability. Sustainable architecture is aimed at
ensuring design and construction of energy efficient and environmental friendly buildings. Some existing
structure around the world built with the concept of tourism and using sustainable architecture approach
were reviewed. The methodology adapted was the review of related literature and concepts that has proven
successful in achieving sustainable development in other countries. The buildings revealed that Sustainable
Architecture in tourism have been adopted in various countries such as Germany, China, Denmark, Brazil
among others with various environmental benefits and growth. It was therefore concluded that the duo of
discursions were made after the findings and it was concluded by pointing at the important role of the duo
(tourism and sustainable Architecture) plays important role in sustainable development. It was therefore
concluded that the diverse ways of using tourism and sustainable Architecture to achieve sustainable
development as highlighted in the review should be explored and used to boast the achievement of a
sustainable environment in the Nigerian society.