Essays about: "earthship"
Found 2 essays containing the word earthship.
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1. Authentic Adobe and Off-the-Grid Earthships : Investigating the potential for a green rating system and sustainability-oriented accommodation platform in Taos, New Mexico
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : In an age where the sharing economy has proliferated as a preferred means of travel in the tourism industry, and the accommodation sharing platform Airbnb has risen to the forefront, there is much criticism and discussion about the need for such nascent platforms to operate in alignment with sustainable development. Currently, economic benefits for the host and guest lie at the core of Airbnb’s sustainability appeal, while few concrete steps have been taken to advance environmental and social values. READ MORE
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2. The earthship concept : a building technique and subculture aiming towards environmentally conscious-change
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest EconomicsAbstract : I will in this master thesis study a building concept called Earthship. Designed to be autonomous, built out-of earth, tires and as much reused material as possible in order to be a self-sufficient, environmental friendly building that transcends monthly payments for its inhabitants. READ MORE