A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes
Authors
Booth, Colin A.Rasheed, Sona
Mahamadu, Abdul–Majeed
Horry, Rosemary
Abbey, Samuel
Manu, Patrick
Gyau Baffour Awuah, Kwasi
Aboagye-Nimo, Emmanuel
Georgakis, Panagiotis
Prabhakaran, Abhinesh
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2023-11-23
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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.Citation
Booth, C.A., Rasheed, S., Mahamadu, A-M. et al. (2023) A phenomenological inquiry of building and living in European Earthship homes. Infrastructure Asset Management. https://doi.org/10.1680/jinam.23.00028Publisher
EmeraldJournal
Infrastructure Asset ManagementAdditional Links
https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/10.1680/jinam.23.00028Type
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This is an author's accepted manuscript of an article published by Emerald in Infrastructure Asset Management on 23/11/2023, available online: https://doi.org/10.1680/jinam.23.00028 The accepted manuscript may differ from the final published version.ISSN
2053-0242EISSN
2053-0250ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1680/jinam.23.00028
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