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Governance Knowledge CentrePromoted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public GrievancesMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsGovernment of IndiaCase StudyEnvironmental SustainabilityTransfer of Earth- Based TechnologiesTRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITYMarch 2011To further promote the understanding and use of these technologies, the institute has designeda one-year master’s course for which they continue to seek approval.Making a ‘niche’ practice, a ‘popular’ practiceAlthough this is an area under which the Earth Institute continues to progress, it has made acommendable amount of headway in popularising earthen architecture. Most importantly,however, is how they have contributed to the understanding of the significance of upscalingthrough outreach on a wider scale.Niche markets, including green architects, businesses and citizenry, are the lifeline throughwhich CSEB technology has thrived. The Earth Institute recognises that this is too small of anaudience for such a powerful practice, therefore they work to disseminate knowledge throughwritten and oral practices to a greater number of people.Integrated and convergent strategiesThe Auroville Earth Institute model takes a holistic approach towards infrastructuredevelopment. Architecture – the design and erection of buildings – constitutes key publicservices including housing and business infrastructure. Although focused on architecture, theinstitute has not only brought about effective ways of delivering these crucial public services, ithas also linked related development goals of environmental protection and livelihoodgeneration to its mission.The research and training centre, through its integrated developmental approach, encourages‘sustainable practice’ throughout its efforts; at the core, is the use of ‘earth’ for development,directly linking the Institute’s goals to the essence of sustainability.Research was carried out by the OneWorld Foundation, Governance Knowledge Centre (GKC) team.Documentation was created by Knowledge and Research Coordinator, Nicole Anand.For further information, please contact Naimur Rahman, Director, OWFI at owsa@oneworld.net9Researched and documented byOneWorld Foundation India
Governance Knowledge CentrePromoted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public GrievancesMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsGovernment of IndiaCase StudyEnvironmental SustainabilityTransfer of Earth- Based TechnologiesTRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITYMarch 2011APPENDIX A: INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE1. Can you explain the origins of the Auroville Earth Institute- Originally, in 1989, it was theAuroville Building Centre / Earth Unit, but then became the current institute in 2004 – can youexplain the transition?a. What was HUDCO’s role then and now?b. What is the institute’s relationship with UNESCO?2. According to our research, the Earth Institute majorly conducts research and development ofearth based technologies. Then dissemination of the materials is done through training courses,seminars, workshops, manuals and documents. Can you explain each of these r & d efforts infurther detail – how often are courses held? For whom are they held? Is there a fee to attend? Ifso, how much is it?a. How are people ple made aware of the technology transfer courses offered?b. Our research says that the most promoted technology today is Compressed Stabilised EarthBlocks (CSEB), can you describe this technology in detail – how are the blocks made and whatare they made from? Why are they desirable for house construction?c. Can you describe the diploma programmes- how they function, what they teach etc.?3. A major goal of the institute is to enable people to create and build for themselves their ownhabitat, while using raw earth as a building material for sustainable and cost effectivedevelopment. To ensure this, is there a monitoring mechanism or some sort of process in placeto follow up with those who have been trained or attended workshops? If so, what is theprocess?4. Can you describe the major challenges, if any, that the institute has faced in achieving itsgoals? How have these been overcome?10Researched and documented byOneWorld Foundation India
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