The use of ecological materials and the impact of environmental awareness on destination development - the case of Istria

Izraz zeleni hotel/eko hotel koristi se za označavanje vrste turističkog objekta koji odgovara principima ekoturizma. Cilj ovog rada je proučavanje takvih vrsta objekata s dizajnom koji služi okolišu i u skladu je s prirodom i kulturnom pozadinom mjesta, kroz energetsku učinkovitost i obnovljive izvore energije. To vodi do ideja i temelja nastojanja očuvanja prirodne energije, poštivanja okoliša i smanjenja utjecaja građevina na okoliš. Upravo građevine su važan element u razvoju turizmu i očuvanju prirodne baštine i biološke raznolikosti. Zelena arhitektonska rješenja imaju za cilj postizanje ciljeva ekološkog dizajna, u smislu smanjenja troškova energije u objektima, koristeći prirodnu energiju uz stvaranje zdravog i ugodnog okruženja. U radu se prikazuju prednosti podržavanja ekoturizma, promatranjem načela dobrog dizajna u skladu s lokalnim okolišem i kulturom, sprječavanjem unutarnjeg onečišćenja prilagođavajući se klimi, koristeći alternativne ekološke materijale, učinkovitost proizvodnje i upotrebe energije za promicanje korištenja čiste obnovljive energije.The term green hotel / eco hotel is used to denote the type of tourist facility that corresponds to the principles of ecotourism. The aim of this paper is to study such types of buildings with a design that serves the environment and is in harmony with the nature and cultural background of the place, through energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. This leads to the ideas and foundations of efforts to preserve natural energy, respect the environment and reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. Buildings are an important element in the development of tourism and the preservation of natural heritage and biodiversity. Green architectural solutions aim to achieve the goals of ecological design, in terms of reducing energy costs in buildings, using natural energy while creating a healthy and pleasant environment. The paper presents the benefits of supporting ecotourism, observing the principles of good design in accordance with the local environment and culture, preventing internal pollution by adapting to the climate, using alternative ecological materials, energy production efficiency and use to promote clean renewable energy