TY - JOUR AU - Zami, Mohammad Sharif PY - 2020/10/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - A Conceptual Framework Outlining Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Earth as a Sustainable Building Material in the United Kingdom JF - European Journal of Sustainable Development JA - EJSD VL - 9 IS - 3 SE - DO - 10.14207/ejsd.2020.v9n3p241 UR - http://ecsdev.org/ojs/index.php/ejsd/article/view/1082 SP - 241 AB - <p>Despite the fact that contemporary earth construction may open up new avenues to cutting down CO<sub>2 </sub>emissions, a review of literature reveals that there is sparse research to date identifying reasons behind why there may be resistance to earth construction as a sustainable construction material in the United Kingdom. The aim of this paper is to formulate a conceptual framework that facilitates a clearer understanding of factors affecting the acceptance of earth as a sustainable material in the UK. To achieve this aim, this study adopted a research methodological framework comprising of an extensive review of literature, the Delphi technique, and in-depth interviews. The conceptual framework provides insight into factors related to the UK context specifically including a lack of technological innovation, resources, well-established supply chain networks, training facilities in universities and building codes. These issues may be addressed through the promotion of earthen architecture as a method of cutting CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and introducing earth construction modules in relevant degree programs.</p><p><em>Keywords: conceptual framework, factors, building material, earth, environmental sustainability</em></p> ER -