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Date of Award
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture
College
Arts and Sciences
Department
Architecture
Faculty Advisor
Regin Schwaen
Studio Coordinator
Stephen Wischer
Faculty Chair
Susan Kliman
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
URI
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Abstract
This thesis explores the potential of sustainable tourism infrastructure to generate meaningful economic and social change in the mountain regions of Ecuador. Centered on the design of Condor Lodge, a sustainable eco-lodge located in Alpamalag de Acurios, Pujilí, the project addresses four core objectives: environmental sustainability, social and cultural preservation, economic revitalization, and innovative design. Through passive systems, local materials, and community engagement, the lodge demonstrates how architecture can strengthen cultural identity, promote local employment, and support regenerative tourism. This thesis integrates precedent analysis, site-specific strategies, and projected economic impacts to propose a model for responsible tourism development in the Andes of Ecuador.
Recommended Citation
Galindo-Mata, Giuliana, "Sustainable Lodge: How to Enhance Local Economy Through Eco-Tourism in the Mountain Regions of Ecuador" (2025). Architecture Theses. 31.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/architecture-theses/31