Vigan's Living Heritage: A Brown-green Path to Sustainable Community and Conservation

Abstract

The environmental impact stemming from increased foot traffic, overcrowding, and over-tourism presents significant challenges, thereby impeding Vigan City's full realization as a sustainable urban center. It is emphasized that the fundamental structural characteristics of the indigenous dwelling, notably its elevated floor plan and strategic design for air movement, were skillfully reinterpreted and modified by local craftsmen. This allowed for the accommodation of colonial and immigrant aesthetics without compromising the house's effective natural cooling and ground separation. Renewable Energy Integration and Energy-efficient green infrastructure: This initiative focuses on shifting Vigan's energy consumption from fossil fuels to clean, sustainable sources, as well as designing and retrofitting Vigan's built environment to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact. In order to achieve Green Economics and Green Accounting, it is necessary to adhere to Economic Valuation Studies, Green Tourism Product Development, Investment in Green Skills Training, Support for Eco-Friendly Businesses, Sustainability Accounting and Integrated Budgeting, and Green Infrastructure Heritage Restoration Projects. The comprehensive strategy, meticulously aligning with UN SDG 11, aims to establish Vigan as a global exemplar, demonstrating how a city can successfully balance progress with preservation, fostering a prosperous and resilient future for all its inhabitants.