Eco Resort and Tourist Complex, Thandachhori, Chittagong

Abstract

Ecotourism has gained wide popularity in the tourism industry over the past decade. Reasons behind such demand is mainly the environmentally responsive attitude of these resorts. The purpose of this paper is to try and attempt to design an ecologically responsive resort in coherence with the topography, nature and environment of the site and create the least harmful impact on its surroundings and its biota. To achieve such ecological sustainability the primary goal will be to have as less carbon foot print as possible in the site and to enhance the biodiversity as much as possible. This paper will thus attempt to connect the realms of sustainable tourism and ecological footprint thinking through possible design solutions.