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Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 1 22 Ocak 2026
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Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements

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Tourism is a major source of income globally, but rapid, uncontrolled development to meet demand has caused serious environmental degradation. As sustainability becomes a central global concern, integrating tourism with nature in a balanced way is increasingly important. In response, ecotourism has emerged as a sustainable alternative, aiming to preserve natural and cultural heritage, respect local lifestyles, and provide socio-economic benefits to communities. Rural areas are often considered ideal locations for establishing ecotourism facilities due to several factors. Primarily, they enable the sharing of natural and cultural assets with environmentally conscious tourists while helping to reduce rural-to-urban migration. Preventing rural depopulation and strengthening local communities socially and economically are therefore key objectives of sustainable settlement development. Proper site selection is the key factor during the construction of ecotourism facilities. Incorrectly located facilities can harm the natural environment. It is also essential to preserve the authenticity of these regions while enhancing their environmental friendliness through modern systems. This study focuses on some important criteria related to ecotourism facilities that are directly related to the protection of ecological balance and ensuring rural sustainability. Accordingly, the main aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of the traditional Turkish House as a model for ecotourism facilities. Within the scope of the study firstly, a literature review was carried out focusing on ecotourism facilities. This review explored the fundamental concept, key features, site selection and construction characteristics of ecotourism facilities. Then, the suitability of the traditional Turkish House for adaptation as an ecotourism facility is evaluated. In this context, environmentally compatible design, water management, waste management, energy conservation, sustainable technology and material use have been put forward as fundamental design features. When these features are evaluated in terms of traditional Turkish House; it has been seen those issues such as the use of water-efficient fixtures, the development of waste sorting practices, use of alternative energy sources, reforestation projects to meet timber demands and the improvement of wood’s fire resistance used come to the fore.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Ekoloji, Sürdürülebilirlik ve Enerji, Arazi Kullanımı ve Çevre Planlaması, Mimari Miras ve Koruma, Mimarlıkta Malzeme ve Teknoloji

Bölüm

Derleme

Yayımlanma Tarihi

22 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

19 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Koca, G. (2026). Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements. Kent Akademisi, 19(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1637387
AMA
1.Koca G. Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements. Kent Akademisi. 2026;19(1):1-17. doi:10.35674/kent.1637387
Chicago
Koca, Gülru. 2026. “Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements”. Kent Akademisi 19 (1): 1-17. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1637387.
EndNote
Koca G (01 Ocak 2026) Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements. Kent Akademisi 19 1 1–17.
IEEE
[1]G. Koca, “Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements”, Kent Akademisi, c. 19, sy 1, ss. 1–17, Oca. 2026, doi: 10.35674/kent.1637387.
ISNAD
Koca, Gülru. “Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements”. Kent Akademisi 19/1 (01 Ocak 2026): 1-17. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1637387.
JAMA
1.Koca G. Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements. Kent Akademisi. 2026;19:1–17.
MLA
Koca, Gülru. “Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements”. Kent Akademisi, c. 19, sy 1, Ocak 2026, ss. 1-17, doi:10.35674/kent.1637387.
Vancouver
1.Gülru Koca. Ecotourism, Traditional Architecture and Sustainable Settlements. Kent Akademisi. 01 Ocak 2026;19(1):1-17. doi:10.35674/kent.1637387

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