Tasmanian Hemp Association (THA)
The THA is the peak industry body for hemp in Tasmania, first formed in 2010.
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Hemp Building News and Info
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.
Kohu Hemp
Kohu Hemp is committed to developing non-toxic, waste-free, and sustainable products for the New Zealand market. Each item is carefully designed and rigorously tested, with a focus on quality over quantity.
Why Low Carbon Materials Matter By Dick Clarke
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…
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Video: Off-Grid Hempcrete Shed in Hartley Vale
In a quiet valley west of the Blue Mountains, a remarkable off-grid shed is showing Australia what’s possible when sustainable design meets natural building materials. This isn’t your average backyard project…
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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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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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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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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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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 Mountains Planetary Health Centre, the event was part of Planetary Health Day, an inspiring gathering of sustainability advocates, designers,
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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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Hemp House at Yaapeet
Catherine Fuller is the owner-builder of the Hemp House at Yaapeet. Her story is beautifully told, offering a personal and heartfelt journey through her inspirations, challenges, and triumphs in building with hemp. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story…
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