On the South Coast of New South Wales, where bushland meets the sea and the scars of the 2019 Black Summer fires are still visible, a quiet but powerful rebuilding story is unfolding.
Building Back Better: A Hempcrete Home Designed for Fire, Comfort, and the Future Read More »
When people talk about hemp building pioneers, Sergiy Kovalov’s name inevitably comes up. A civil engineer by training and a builder by conviction, Sergiy’s journey into hemp construction didn’t begin in a laboratory or a boardroom, it began, improbably, at a party in Tasmania.
Sergiy Kovalov and a Life Built with Hemp Read More »
Hollywood actor Zac Efron is putting industrial hemp firmly in the Australian spotlight, with his ambitious off-grid home in the NSW Northern Rivers set to showcase one of the most comprehensive uses of hemp ever seen in a single residential build.
Zac Efron’s Northern Rivers Hemp Home by Joost Bakker Read More »
Introduction – Building Approvals If you’ve ever considered building with hempcrete or other natural materials, you’ve probably wondered: “Will I be able to get council approval?” The good news? According to building designer and Hemp Building Directory co-founder Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design is that getting building approvals for hemp buildings is straightforward…once you
Building Approvals for Hempcrete and Natural Buildings. It’s Easier Than You Think Read More »
In a time of climate disruption and escalating material costs, the case for low carbon building materials has never been more urgent. This panel discussion…
Why Low Carbon Materials Matter By Dick Clarke Read More »
It is the practical component of the training and combined with the 3 x 2 hr zoom sessions covering the theory component, this workshop will complete your AHMC Hemp Construction training.
Australian Hemp Masonry Hands-on workshops in Tas and Feb and NSW in March. Read More »
At DBA we have a diverse range of experience which means we can work across the sector. One of our core goals is to address sustainability in every project and we do this by exploring innovative, efficient building systems, including natural building products. We promote high performing buildings.
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Emily Knight Design has 20 years of experience designing houses around passive solar principles.
EMILY KNIGHT DESIGN | Architect in Ashbury NSW Read More »
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.
Building a Greener Future: The Rise of Shelter Building Design Read More »
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.
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