Stay up to date with Hemp Building News and Info. Industry developments, new products, policy updates, grants, and project features from Australia, NZ, and beyond. Keep informed as the industry evolves quickly.
As global demand for low-carbon, plant-based materials accelerates, New Zealand company Rubisco is taking a major step to scale up its hemp fibre operations, relocating its hemp decortication facility from Christchurch to a new, purpose-built site in Ashburton.
New Zealands Rubisco expands hemp processing Read More »
Boardwurks Biocomposites, based in Florida, is transforming agricultural byproducts and reclaimed industrial waste into high-performance hempwood construction panels designed to outperform conventional particleboard and MDF.
Hempwood Innovation: Turning Waste Streams Into Carbon-Smart Building Materials Read More »
Want hands-on experience building with hempcrete? Southern Hemp has a fantastic opportunity for those keen to learn by doing. Join David Brian and crew onsite in Kalista, near Melbourne…
Kalista Hemping Hands Volunteer Experience – November 2025 Read More »
Winton Evers and the team at Eco Profit are building something truly exciting, a next-generation carbon platform designed to track and verify the carbon footprint of materials from paddock to end product.
Leigh Fletcher, co-founder of Murray Industrial Hemp (MIH), delivered a pitch outlining plans to develop Australia’s first integrated hemp precinct. Right in the heart of the Murray River region at Barham NSW.
Building Australia’s First Hemp Precinct: Murray Industrial Hemp Leads the Charge Read More »
BETA MODE TESTING Try our clickable map! Opens in a new tab… The above prototype works. But we are working on a more pro version. Stay tuned. Lets test 3rd party ads too!
We are testing a clickable map – have a try! Read More »
An event held at NSW Parliament this week brought parliamentarians, industry players, and alternative materials start-ups together to shine a spotlight on the future of building, one that could dramatically reduce our reliance on logging native forests. Central to the discussion: hemp…
Alternative building materials (hemp) rise as pressure mounts on native logging Read More »
The Hempcrete in Australia YouTube series, created and hosted by Jeremy Thomas, is now in its third season, with a fresh lineup of new episodes already filmed and more on the way.
Hempcrete in Australia in Season 3 (Current) Read More »
We’re excited to share that the Hemp Building Directory (HBD) has officially become a Business Member of iHemp NSW, the state body representing industrial hemp growers, processors, and partners across New South Wales.
Hemp Building Directory joins iHemp NSW Read More »
Please sponsor these videos that will showcase the lived experience of hempcrete homes, promote sustainable building, and add to the growing body of resources available to the public through both YouTube and the HBD.
Sponsor Hempcrete in Australia Videos Read More »
Hemp masonry is made from hemp hurd, lime, water, and sometimes sand. It’s breathable, thermally efficient, and locks away carbon while offering a renewable, low-impact option for construction.
Understanding Hemp Masonry (Hempcrete) Read More »
When the conversation turns to hemp construction in Australia, one name stands out: David Brian, founder of Southern Hemp. With decades of hands-on experience pioneering cast-in-situ hempcrete, David has established Southern Hemp as a leader
Building the Future with Hemp: David Brian with Southern Hemp at Hemp Connect 2025 Read More »
