IHS BRE Press Earthships In Europe EP102

Evaluate the building of the first earthships in Europe. The new edition of this successful book, which includes case studies and post-construction monitoring, gives design recommendations to make earthships more effective in different climatic conditions. Author: M Hewitt, K Telfer Publish Date: 7/17/2012 ISBN: 978-1-84806-236-8 Abstract: The new edition of this successful book is a detailed description and evaluation of earthships in Europe. Its main purpose is to judge whether the translation of earthships - an American architectural concept pioneered in the New Mexico desert - to a European setting has been successful. The book includes case studies of people who have built earthships in France, Spain and Britain and a round-up of other projects. It also includes analysis of the most detailed thermal monitoring ever carried out on an earthship and the only known airtightness test. This analysis is used to make a series of design recommendations to help make earthships more effective in different climatic conditions. The book concludes by predicting the likely future of earthships in Europe - whether they will become a model for large-scale low-carbon housing or remain the preserve of a few brave self-builders.