I.U. Hussaini¹,S.I. Muhammad², A.H. Chiroma³, C.N. Onunze⁴ and S.K. Ibrahim⁵

1.  Department of Architecture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – Nigeria; email: hudalib@yahoo.co.uk

2.  Department of Architecture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – Nigeria; email: sandyilyas@gmail.com

3.  Department of Architecture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – Nigeria; email: aminachiroma@yahoo.com

4.  Department of Architecture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – Nigeria; email: cnonunze@gmail.com

5.  Department of Architecture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi – Nigeria; email: soulymann@yahoo.com

 

Abstract

Theories and discussions have expounded on the three dimensions of Sustainable Development; – social, economic and environmental. Although, the social dimension tends to address the issues of public health and safety, the quality of life, the impact of development on the local community, etc.; little or no very significant explanation has institutionally been rendered on ethical issues relating to sustainability. However, sustainability and ethical principles are intertwined because sustainability concepts cannot be applied without strong ethical principles. This study is therefore directed at exploring the gap with the objective of determining the possible influence of ethical values to attaining sustainable development. As such, attempt is being made at reviewing the concept of Sustainable Development on the basis of human morality. Thus, a return towards ethicality as the main drive and as background to expounding on the various dimensions of sustainability is proffered.

Keywords: Sustainable Development, Ethical Issue, Human Morality, Dimensions, Overview

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