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  • John Muir Discusses the Future of Hemp in Australia
    Join me in this enlightening interview with John Muir, a leading consulting agronomist, as we dive deep into the burgeoning world of hemp cultivation. This is just the beginning—an exciting glimpse into the science of growing hemp and the potential it holds for revolutionising farming practices across Australia.
  • Hemp Voices: Kirstie Wulf | Shelter Building Design | hempbuildmag.com
    I design mostly residential dwellings. I also promote hempcrete building, regularly speaking at conferences and panels. As a Passive House Certified Designer I have also designed the first hempcrete certified Passive House in the state of New South Wales. I am keen to combine hempcrete and high-performance buildings and have several other Hempcrete Passive Houses on the drawing board.
  • Zac Efron plans Hempcrete Mansion in Australia
    Hollywood star Zac Efron is planning to build “the most sustainable home in the world” on the NSW/Queensland border.
  • Warrnambool hempcrete house – in progress, hands needed
    We are building a hempcrete house in Warrnambool, south west Victoria, and would love some more helpers. Our dates are late September to mid October 2024. If you would be interested in helping or to find out more….
  • Culburra Hemp Beach House, Hempcrete in Australia | Video
    Welcome to the Culburra Beach Hemp House, a stunning example of sustainable design and family living. Designed and built by Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, a testament to eco-friendly construction and passive solar design. Hempcrete, plywood ceilings, sheep’s wool insulation…every element of this house is carefully chosen to create a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
  • Euro News: Hempcrete: The green brick taking on the challenge of climate change
    It really doesn’t look like much, but hempcrete is the green building material that’s got eco-savvy homeowners and architects excited by its potential to be a sustainable alternative to environmentally expensive bricks and concrete…
  • Hemp House, hands needed at Jan Juc
    We are building a house in Jan Juc, and we are building all the walls out of hemp. There are many great things about hemp I won’t go into other than saying it sequesters carbon from the atmosphere…people are interested in hemp for many reasons, we are having volunteers come & build our house walls.
  • Building a Greener Future: The Rise of Shelter Building Design
    Shelter Building Design stands out as a pioneering force, blending innovative materials with cutting-edge design principles. At the heart of this remarkable enterprise is Kirstie Wulf, the principal designer who has transformed her passion for natural building into a thriving business.
  • eBuild & Construct | Hemp Builder
    eBUILD & CONSULT are a family-owned and operated business with over 12 years experience in the building and construction industry. We service all residential building needs, from small alterations and additions, to new homes.
  • 9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen
    Cambridge University researcher Darshil Shah previously told Dezeen that hemp can capture atmospheric carbon twice as effectively as trees….9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen
  • Hempcrete demonstration wall | Video
    Whist visiting the Culburra Beach Hemp House I found this cool hempcrete demonstration wall in the garage. Check it out! The wall was made by Kirstie Wulf and feature 2 different external renders.
  • NSW Mid North Coast facility
    Hemp materials in construction industry is a focus of a NSW government taskforce in a push to ramp up its use. What’s next? Sydney University researchers are looking at options to include hempcrete in the Australian Building Code to boost uptake.
  • Environmentarian Biz & Web Dev for you 
    Partnering with Environmentarian means more than just improving your website—it means working with a team that understands your industry, shares your values, and is dedicated to helping your business grow. Let us help you make a lasting impact in the hemp building industry.
  • AHC President’s Report May – June 2024.
    The initiatives continue to grow and we are delighted to welcome new members and leadership in our various Working Groups. We hope… Read more: AHC President’s Report May – June 2024.
  • Well Grounded Building
    Well Grounded is a progressive, earth loving building team specialising in low impact homes.
  • Victorian Hemp Industry Inquiry | Government response
    The Victorian Government welcomes the findings and recommendations from the Parliament of Victoria’s Inquiry into the industrial hemp industry in Victoria final report. The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) initiated an inquiry on 31 May 2023 to investigate the issues, barriers and opportunities within the current Victorian industrial hemp industry. The Committee’s report was released on 30 November 2023.
  • ‘Hempcrete’ is eco-friendly, regulations need to ease up | ABC News | Video
    Tasmania’s industrial hemp industry is looking to Europe and North America, where the product is more popular, to understand legislative and market issues. Some in the industry are calling for more relaxed regulation for the product, saying restrictions amount to a “missed opportunity” to enter a lucrative market.
  • Hemp Home Expo 2024 Presentation By Jeremy Thomas | Video
    Thanks for inviting me to speak at the Hemp Home Expo 2024 Hosted by Ramon Granados aka Mr Hemp. I’ve made this little intro video to quickly introduce Environmentarian and our work with the Hemp Building Directory (HBD) and other projects…
  • Kirstie at Off Grid Living festival 2024
    Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, attended the Off Grid Living Festival on April 12 and 13, 2024, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm for sustainable living to this vibrant event. The festival, known for its inclusive and educational atmosphere, showcased a diverse array of products, services, skills, and knowledge-sharing opportunities in sustainable, alternative, off-the-grid, and eco-living.
  • Sustainable Architects
    Sustainable Architects is a joyful and energetic practice nestled in the Shire of Hepburn, dedicated to Hempcrete Design and Construction. By integrating passive solar design principles to enhance energy efficiency and comfort, we believe in creating cost-efficient, beautiful, and naturally breathable dwellings for the future.
  • Overcoming the barriers | Opinion piece by Jeremy Thomas
    Hempcrete has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry by providing a sustainable, fireproof, and highly insulative building material. However, overcoming the barriers of stigma, perception, installer shortages, supply chain issues, and upfront costs is crucial for its mass market adoption.
  • Pro Hemp | Supplier
    We grow and process high quality hemp locally, benefiting the environment and your pocket; we have been supplying Australian hemp for building and various purposes since 2021.
  • Advertising Opportunities on the Directory
    Advertising, Marketing, Storytelling… At HBD, we specialise in telling your story. We feature businesses, projects, and the latest information about all things… Read more: Advertising Opportunities on the Directory
  • Live Architecture
    Live Architecture are Certified Passivhaus Designers with a focus on high performance, quality bespoke homes that are better for you and the planet. We have experience with the design of Hempcrete homes, suited to your unique site and lifestyle.

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