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Hemp Building Directory
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Thanks for visiting the Hemp Building Directory for Australia.
Find everything from architects to builders and suppliers!
This social enterprise startup connects you with a range of hemp building professionals and loads of information to help make your hemp building project a reality. Browse this site for more information or send Jeremy a general enquiry using the form at the bottom of this page.
Happy Hemping!
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About Us
The Hemp Building Directory launched in July 2023 as a social enterprise with a simple mission: connect people who want to build with hemp with the professionals who can make it happen. Founded by Jeremy Thomas and Kirstie Wulf, the directory has quickly become a valuable resource for architects, designers, suppliers, builders, installers, and anyone interested in sustainable construction.
Founders Jeremy Thomas and Kirstie Wulf
Building Smarter Using Passive House Design
& Natural Building Materials day
Building a Network, Building a Future
Hemp offers a compelling solution for eco-conscious building. It’s a fast-growing crop that thrives in many climates and acts as a carbon sink, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide throughout its growth cycle. This translates to highly insulated walls that not only reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and cooling but also continue to sequester carbon, creating a win-win for the environment and homeowners. Did we mention it is fire an bug resistant?
Growing Together
As a social enterprise, the Hemp Building Directory is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and the community. While paid listings help cover some of the platform’s running costs, our primary focus is on fostering sustainable building practices and supporting the growth of the hemp industry. We are actively seeking grants and partnerships to further our mission and expand our reach.
How it Began: A Shared Passion
The power of connection is at the heart of our story. When Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design expressed a desire for a hemp building directory on the Hemp Building Australia Facebook Forum. Jeremy Thomas, founder of Environmentarian, saw the perfect opportunity to turn their shared vision into reality. Their combined expertise in design, business, and environmental advocacy, along with a network of industry professionals, has fueled the rapid growth of the Hemp Building Directory. We’re building a community of knowledge and connections, paving the way for a future filled with sustainable hemp structures across Australia.
Who are we?
About Kirstie Wulf | Shelter Building Design
Kirstie Wulf is a passionate advocate for sustainable building design. As the founder of Shelter Building Design, she brings creativity and scientific precision to every project, specialising in natural materials, Passive House design, and bushfire-resilient construction.
A pioneer in hempcrete construction, Kirstie’s award-winning home is a testament to her commitment to sustainable living. She’s dedicated to creating beautiful, functional, and environmentally responsible spaces that stand the test of time.
About Jeremy Thomas | Environmentarian
Jeremy Thomas is a seasoned entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. With a decade of experience in hospitality and events management, he’s successfully launched and grown businesses.
Driven by a passion for sustainable solutions, Jeremy transitioned into building design and founded Environmentarian. This social enterprise specialises in web development and business strategy, empowering small businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices.
Through projects like the Hemp Building Directory, Jeremy promotes the use of hempcrete, a sustainable building material. By combining business acumen with environmental consciousness, he’s dedicated to creating a more sustainable future.
Not just the builder of this website…
Our Story
- Building Smarter: Passive House Design & Natural Building Materials, Hempcrete
On a crisp March morning in the Blue Mountains, I had the pleasure of catching up with Kirstie Wulf at the Building Smarter Using Passive House Design & Natural Building Materials event. Hosted at the Blue… Read more: Building Smarter: Passive House Design & Natural Building Materials, Hempcrete - Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality
The age of hemp? Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality.. Jeremy Thomas of Environmentarian. “…hemp is now not just legalised..also…redefining of the hemp narrative.” “We just need to make the revolution irresistible”: A story about hemp… - Kia ora, Aotearoa! | Welcome Hemp Building New Zealand
The Hemp Building Directory is excited to announce its expansion to New Zealand. Interest in hemp building in NZ is growing and we’re excited to start connecting you with the hemp builders, designers and suppliers in the biz. - Become an HBD Member & Grow Your Business Today
Becoming an HBD member is a great way to boost your business’s visibility and connect with potential clients. We offer three membership tiers to suit your needs, helping you stand out with search-optimised listings and exclusive marketing opportunities. - We Bank with Bendigo: Supporting ESG Standards for a Sustainable Future
We explore why we bank with Bendigo and how their ESG principles contribute to a more sustainable and ethical world. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Connect with us on LinkedIn
Connect with us on LinkedIn and let’s build a future where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the planet and pave the way for a more sustainable future. - Australian Industrial Hemp Conference Sponsor | Video
The Hemp Building Directory was proud to be a sponsor of the Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2024 in the Hunter Valley NSW Australia at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Click trough to see the short video edit.. - New look for the Hemp Building Directory
Inline with our current steady growth we’ve implemented a new look for the Hemp Building Directory website. This look and feel is more consistent with our, and your, target markets and demographics and fits in with our branding guidelines. Over the coming weeks we’ll update various aspects of the look and feel (branding) of the Directory so please bear with us and even hit us with an email if you see something we may have overlooked. - Launched to Australian Hemp network | HBD Story
At the beginning of July 2023 the Hemp Building Directory was launched to our Australian hemp network. The Hemp Building Australia Facebook Group has almost 10 000 members who were very supportive giving the post 125… Read more: Launched to Australian Hemp network | HBD Story - Kirstie Wulfs Connections Connected | HBD Story
Building anything properly takes time. Accordingly it was now time to start getting our Directory out there to the hemp community for businesses to sign up. Having been involved in the hemp building community for many… Read more: Kirstie Wulfs Connections Connected | HBD Story - Building the directory framework | HDB Story
Kirstie and Jeremy had formed up as a team. Our values and goals aligned it was time to build the framework. Building the directory framework We decided on www.hempbuilding.au as the domain name and used the… Read more: Building the directory framework | HDB Story - Our story | Hemp Building Directory concept
The beginning | Hemp Building Directory concept In our interconnected world, a single post can spark significant collaborations. When Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design posted on the Hemp Building Australia Forum expressing interest in creating… Read more: Our story | Hemp Building Directory concept - Welcome to the Hemp Building Directory for Australia
Welcome to the Hemp Building Directory, your go-to resource for all hemp professionals and enthusiasts looking to build with hemp in Australia. Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design and Jeremy Thomas of Environmentarian have joined forces… Read more: Welcome to the Hemp Building Directory for Australia
Hemp Building Directory Mission Statement
HBD is a space to find all about building with hemp in Australia. We have a wide range of business services listed all across Australia from Building Designers and Architects, to suppliers, builders and installers. We also have heaps of information about hemp building including articles and videos.
We are here to help people interested in building with hemp connect with the information and network they need to get planning and get building.
Building causes up to 40% of the world’s carbon emissions. Building with hemp however is virtually carbon free. Our mission is to be a vehicle for the delivery of information and services so that more structures are built with hemp in Australia. This provides a benefit to farmers who have a new cash crop that rehabilitates soil and all those along the supply chain to the end client – the people living in hemp structures who will save money in the long term (on heating and cooling costs) and know that they have contributed a legacy of a building that is as sustainable as possible…
Hemp captures large amounts of carbon when it grows. Hemp buildings capture and lock in carbon. Then the structures need less carbon (fossil fuels) to manage internal temperatures. These things alone, not including the long list of benefits of building with hemp, is why we should be building more hempcrete structures. The Hemp Building Directory is such an important piece of that puzzle…
Check out more information on the Hemp Building Directory Goals page.
We can’t stop progress but we can build it more sustainably!
Jeremy Thomas BD
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Disclaimer
HBD do not warrant the quality or experience of anyone listed on this directory.
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This site is not intended to provide and does not constitute building advice, or other professional advice.