Paisagens sagradas e eco-espiritualismo: usando o design biofílico para reimaginar as comunidades ao redor do rio Owuru e seu ecossistema de zonas úmidas

John Adekunle Adesina; Xiaolan  Tang; Nnezi  Uduma-Olugu; Michael A.  Adebamowo; Olatunji  Adejumo

doi:10.22481/rg.v8.e2024.e14456

Authors

John Adekunle Adesina Nanjing Forestry University - Nanjing –China https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2445-7737
Xiaolan Tang Nanjing Forestry University - Nanjing -China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2880-0726
Nnezi Uduma-Olugu University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6777-9272
Michael A. Adebamowo University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9178-1321
Olatunji Adejumo University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4500-0990

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22481/rg.v8.e2024.e14456

Keywords:

Biophilic, ecotourism, pilgrimage, spiritual tourism, revitalization

Abstract

Adopting analytical and qualitative design methodology, the environmentally friendly characteristics, such as hills, summits, woodlands, waterways, wetlands, and tiny islands, note that holy landscapes are areas of the terrain that hold particular significance or transcendence for the indigenous peoples. In Ogun State, Nigeria, the Redemption City is quickly becoming a well-known pilgrimage attraction. Wetland ecosystems with high biological diversity comprise approximately 20% of the total land area traversing the 20.4 km wetlands corridor and evaluate the natural surroundings' people-focused biophilic regeneration and revitalization potentials. The research is based on rethinking the peri-urban and rural landscapes to understand intrinsic environmental benefits and services, a biodiversity assessment conducted along the river, and the four major tributaries forming the restoration's first phase.

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Author Biographies

John Adekunle Adesina, Nanjing Forestry University - Nanjing –China

A Doctoral Candidate at the College of Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. An Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant in the Department of Architecture at the University of Lagos. A Corporate Member of the Society of Landscape Architecture of Nigeria (SLAN) and the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM), and also many professional affiliations. His professional practice and research work cut across both Architecture and Landscape Architecture. A highly motivated, creative, and environmental enthusiast with a high spirit and commitment to professional work ethics, services, and value delivery. He enjoys the challenge of complex and demanding assignments with well-developed creative design, interest in research works, teaching, public relations, and communication skills. His doctoral thesis elucidates both Biodiversity Conservation and Urban Green Infrastructure situated within the dictum of ecological urbanism. He has attended many conferences where papers were being presented and has published many articles in relevant scientific journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

Xiaolan Tang, Nanjing Forestry University - Nanjing -China

PhD in Landscape Architecture, Researcher at Nanjing Forestry University: Nanjing, Jiangsu, CN. Her background is in urban planning, sociology and ecology. Her research covers landscape resources, heritage conservation, national parks and nature reserve practices. Currently, her multidisciplinary research team focuses on cultural landscapes and cultural phenomena.

Nnezi Uduma-Olugu, University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria

Researcher at the University of Lagos, PhD in Architecture at the University of Lagos, member of NIA and ARCON, member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), as well as AARCHES (Association of Architectural Educators).

Michael A. Adebamowo, University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria

Ph.D. degree in Geography and Planning in 2007 at LASU. Master in arquiteture. Professor in University of Lagos, Head, Department of Architecture, 2015-2017, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Sciences and he is currently the Executive Director, University of Lagos Business School. with Specialization in Sustainable Architecture, Occupant Comfort and Architectural Science. Member of Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings (NCEUB) UK, member American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Fellow of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM) and Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA).

Olatunji Adejumo, University of Lagos- Lagos- Nigéria

He is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture in the Department of Architecture, University of Lagos, Coordinates Master of Landscape Architecture Program in the Department of Architecture, University of Lagos. Landscape architecture principles rooted in Geosophy as a creative approach to sustainable development. v Research interest is in the interface of cultural system and ecological system as a determinant of useful worldview principles relevant to the conceptualization of harmonious places in Sub Sahara African cities. He has one book to his credit: Landscapes: Canvas of Civilization

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