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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 2011week of stability calculations and one week of building design. Trainees are asked to completesurveys at the end of the course and indicate their satisfaction and learning levels. To enhancethis feedback mechanism, the Earth Institute plans to integrate a one year follow-up emailsystem with all trainees.Training Course FeesSTUDENTSTECHNICIANS ARCHITECTS4000 6500 8000* All fees are in rupees per week. Fees are inclusive of accommodation and food.Outside of the short-term term training programmes, the Earth Institute hopes to roll-out one-yeardiploma programmes for which they have already designed plan details. A vocational trainingcentre would cater to both technicians and offer a Masters degree for engineers.Proposed Diplomas:• Post diploma: Earth architecture (For architects /engineers)• Diploma: Bare foot earth architect (For SME entrepreneurs)• Diploma: Master mason earth builder (For unskilled workers)METHODOLOGYThe Governance KnowledgeCentre research team identified the Earth Institute’s promotion ofearth-based technology transfer as a best practice in public service delivery based on a numberof factors. First, the institute has been successful in promoting the technique across the globe.Second, the Earth Institute has helped to develop an environmentally friendly, contextuallyappropriate, and cost effective technology for infrastructure development. Third, they havefound a way to leverage this expertise for the enhancement of livelihoods lihoods and towards theconservation of natural resources.Secondary research was conducted in New Delhi from online sources, namely the EarthInstitute’s comprehensive website. The research team then travelled to Auroville, where they7Researched 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 2011conducted a semi-structured interview with the Head Architect. Primary research helped to fillgaps and ensure depth in understanding.KEY STAKEHOLDERSAuroville Earth InstituteUNESCOCRATerre (The International Centre for Earth Construction)HUDCOLESSONS LEARNEDDespite a number of challenges faced in the promotion of earthenbasedtechnologies, the Auroville Earth Institute continues to standas a best practice in infrastructure development, livelihoodcreation and environmental protection.Determined pursuit of goalsAs is often the case when change is pursued, resistance to a shiftfrom conventional architecture has been great. The Earth Institutehas used an effective approach to changing mindsets – this is theuse of examples, both historical and current. For one, the oldestbuilding in the world lies in Luxor, Egypt. This building was made of earthen materials andremains intact today. There are similar examples of ancient monasteries and other structureswhich have experienced extreme weather and natural conditions, including snowfall andearthquakes, yet have survived over the centuries while the buildings surrounding them thatwere not constructed through earthen materials have fallen.Today, the Earth Institute shows that not only are earth-based technologies sustainable due totheir durability, but that they should be considered for mainstreaming due to a number of otheradvantages. By developing the AURAM Press 3000 to develop CSEBs and utilising this in anoverabundant labour market, a tropical climate, with poor village communities, the EarthInstitute provides additional evidence for the use of earthen architecture. In addition toemployment of unskilled labour and association of minimal costs and superior thermo-regulation in infrastructure, the use of CSEBs can promote livelihoods and protect theenvironment in a sustainable manner, as shown through the Earth Institute’s action-basedresearch.8Researched and documented byOneWorld Foundation India
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