Off-Grid Hempcrete Shed Home
Hempcrete in Australia head to Hartley Vale to explore a truly inspiring example of sustainable architecture…a fully off-grid hempcrete shed…
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Book for Hemp-Connect Forum: Building a Low-Carbon Future, One Wall at a Time
The Hemp-Connect Forum, taking place 25–27 June 2025 at the AgriBio Centre, La Trobe University (Melbourne), is Australia’s premier event for builders, architects, engineers, certifiers and developers curious about bio-based materials and how to apply them in modern construction.
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Hempcrete Stargazing Dome Villa | Building with the Stars
A striking example of hempcrete’s global rise is taking shape under the clear skies of southern Colorado. Stargazing Resort, has opened its first off-grid hemp villa, blending sustainable design, astronomy, and natural building methods.
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Powerhouse Place Public Hempcrete Building
In a groundbreaking move for sustainable construction, the City of Mildura has unveiled Powerhouse Place. A revitalised riverfront precinct featuring Australia’s first public buildings constructed with hempcrete.
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Hemp Processing Australia
Hemp Processing Australia (HPA) is a hemp processing facility located in Crescent Head on the NSW mid North Coast.
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MIRRECO Advance Hemp CAST Panel
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.
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iHemp NSW
iHemp NSW is a membership body representing hemp growers, processors and partners to develop industry growth by bringing together a community of advocates to take Industrial Hemp to the next level in the agricultural sector.
Australian Researchers Develop new Hempcrete Binder and Panels
Researchers at UTS are collaborating with experienced hemp experts to develop a new binder and hemp-based structural panel that could be up to four times stronger than traditional lime-bound hempcrete.
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Hempcrete Construction
Andrejs Liepins (Andy) brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the hemp building industry, with over 20 completed hempcrete homes to his name. Passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable builds, Andy offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to both builders and owner-builders.
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Improving Hemp Straw Management for High-Quality Building-Grade Hurds
For those in the hemp building industry, consistent, quality and improving hemp hurds is essential, especially when producing materials like hempcrete or hemp-lime insulation.
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Video: Grand Designs Australia, Series 11 Episode 4 Huon Hemp Home
Above Tasmania’s breathtaking Huon River, Dan Rawlins must overcome personal tragedy, and his own lack of building experience, to almost singlehandedly construct an off-grid home, made of hemp.
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Sustainable House day – Visit Lyonville Hemp House
Lyonville Hemp House is a testament to the power of natural building materials, passive solar design, and thoughtful, budget-conscious owner-building. The goal was to create a small, efficient home—one that could be owner builder built and be paid off quickly.
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