MIRRECO Reopens Research Facility at Murdoch University to Advance Hemp CAST™ Panel Technology
Exciting news for the hemp building community: MIRRECO has officially reopened their hemp research facility at Murdoch University. This marks a major milestone in their ongoing mission to prove and enhance the performance of their innovative Hemp CAST™ panels.
The team is currently conducting an in-depth study within a modular building setup, designed to rigorously test and monitor several key performance factors:
- Panel deformation over time and under various conditions
- Real-time thermal conductivity to measure how effectively the panels manage heat flow
- Heat retention and dissipation using advanced infrared imaging technology
- Structural and thermal changes assessed through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
This comprehensive evaluation is focused on capturing real-world data to validate the practical applications of MIRRECO’s Hemp CAST™ panels in sustainable construction.
The reopening of the facility and the launch of this study not only showcase MIRRECO’s commitment to innovation but also signal a broader momentum within the hemp building sector — highlighting how advanced testing and material science are helping bridge the gap between sustainable design and mainstream construction.
We look forward to seeing the results of this research and how it might further position hemp-based materials as high-performance, planet-positive building solutions. Congratulations to the MIRRECO team on this exciting next chapter!
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Related Research: Murdoch University Project to Transform Mining Accommodation with Sustainable Materials
Since 2014, a team at Murdoch University has been working to reduce building emissions and improve thermal comfort, particularly in response to the growing challenges of climate change and extreme heat events.
One current project focuses on upgrading transportable mining huts (“dongas”) — traditionally built with minimal insulation and inefficient appliances — to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and worker wellbeing. Poor quality accommodation has been linked to mental health challenges among FIFO workers, making this research especially important.
In collaboration with industry partners like ATCO Structures, Turner Engineering, Climate Change Response, and ClearVue Technologies, the team is retrofitting a donated donga with cutting-edge technologies. Upgrades include:
- Industrial hemp insulation panels supplied by Mirreco
- Solar windows that provide both insulation and electricity
- Nanotechnology air-conditioning units
- Distributed renewable energy systems
An IoT monitoring system will collect real-time performance data, helping researchers validate a virtual model to simulate and optimize building designs for hot, remote regions like Northern WA. This project supports major mining companies’ goals of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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