Table 4

Ranked barrier statement and analysis result

Rank code benefit statementDescriptiveWilcoxon testFriedman test
Item (N = 58)WASStdDevBIVSiga,b(p)Decision(H0 = 3)Mean rank
104BR.Lack of public awareness and education limits4.190.8269.2630.000Reject H010.48
 interest in Earthship homes      
202BR.Local building regulations make it difficult to4.141.0178.2110.000Reject H010.53
 obtain approval for Earthship construction      
305BR.Banks and lenders are unlikely to provide3.910.9967.8360.000Reject H09.62
 financing for Earthship projects      
412BR.Earthship construction is labor-intensive, relying3.450.947.1200.001Reject H08.01
 on volunteer labor, which can be difficult to      
 sustain      
513BR.Without volunteer support, labour costs for3.531.0127.0180.000Reject H08.25
 Earthship homes may be higher than conventional      
 housing      
606BR.Finding qualified professionals to design and build3.51.1126.6470.002Reject H08.40
 Earthships is challenging      
703BR.Earthship aesthetics and design may not appeal to3.261.0366.4070.075Retain H07.41
 buyers in suburban or urban areas      
809BR.Securing land in appropriate locations for3.311.1276.2470.047Reject H07.53
 Earthship construction is challenging      
914BR.Acquiring the knowledge, skills, and building3.121.0616.0610.412Retain H07.06
 methods required for Earthship construction can      
 be challenging      
1007BR.The use of recycled materials may lead to3.171.116.0260.274Retain H07.15
 misconceptions about durability and safety      
1110BR.Constructing Earthships is a labor-intensive3.121.0935.9750.413Retain H07.03
 process requiring specialized skills      
1201BR.The upfront cost of building an Earthship home2.861.0675.5400.343Retain H06.00
 makes it unaffordable for most Australians      
1311BR.Dependence on renewable energy and water2.411.0094.7990.000Reject H04.66
 systems may pose risks in extreme climate      
 conditions      
1408BR.Earthship designs may not be well-suited for1.811.0173.5900.000Reject H02.88
 Australia's climate and environmental risks      

Note(s): X2(13) = 216.531, p < 0.001

Source(s): Authors' own work

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