Booth, CA;
Rasheed, S;
Mahamadu, AM;
Horry, R;
Abbey, S;
Manu, P;
Awuah, KAB;
... Prabhakaran, A; + view all
(2023)
A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes.
Infrastructure Asset Management
10.1680/jinam.23.00028.
(In press).
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Abstract
Earthships remain a relatively under explored type of sustainable/alternative home. This is the first study to investigate the personal experiences of constructing and living in European Earthship-homes. The aim of this study is to reveal insights into the 'hands-on' practical experience of persons who have constructed their own Earthship-homes; and to also gather insights into the collective experience of these dwellers on the realities of living full-time in an Earthship-home. A phenomenological methodology, using an inductive research approach, was utilised through a qualitative research strategy to solicit insights into the personal experiences of these unique persons. The main themes and sub-themes that emerge from analysis are that anyone from any background can make the shift to building/living in an Earthship-home. However, a mixed skillset and knowledge of building trades, plus a physical and emotional prowess is needed for the long-haul build process, together with access to financial means and/or available materials are critical factors that influence the outcome of the Earthship building. Meanwhile, once constructed, off-grid living in an Earthship-home gives dwellers a greater connectivity with the natural world, raises awareness of consumerism and an enhanced appreciation of human impacts.
Type: | Article |
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Title: | A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes |
Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
DOI: | 10.1680/jinam.23.00028 |
Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jinam.23.00028 |
Language: | English |
Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
Keywords: | housing recycling & reuse of materials sustainable construction UN SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production |
UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment |
URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10184327 |
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