Join me in this enlightening interview with John Muir, a leading consulting agronomist, as we dive deep into the burgeoning world of hemp cultivation. This is just the beginning—an exciting glimpse into the science of growing hemp and the potential it holds for revolutionising farming practices across Australia.
John Muir Discusses the Future of Hemp in Australia Read More »
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.
Hemp Voices: Kirstie Wulf | Shelter Building Design | hempbuildmag.com Read More »
Hollywood star Zac Efron is planning to build “the most sustainable home in the world” on the NSW/Queensland border.
Zac Efron plans Hempcrete Mansion in Australia Read More »
Welcome to the Culburra Beach Hemp House, a stunning example of sustainable design and family living. Designed and built by Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, a testament to eco-friendly construction and passive solar design. Hempcrete, plywood ceilings, sheep’s wool insulation…every element of this house is carefully chosen to create a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
Culburra Hemp Beach House, Hempcrete in Australia | Video Read More »
It really doesn’t look like much, but hempcrete is the green building material that’s got eco-savvy homeowners and architects excited by its potential to be a sustainable alternative to environmentally expensive bricks and concrete…
Euro News: Hempcrete: The green brick taking on the challenge of climate change 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 »
Cambridge University researcher Darshil Shah previously told Dezeen that hemp can capture atmospheric carbon twice as effectively as trees….9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen
9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen Read More »
Whist visiting the Culburra Beach Hemp House I found this cool hempcrete demonstration wall in the garage. Check it out!
The wall was made by Kirstie Wulf and feature 2 different external renders.
Hempcrete demonstration wall | Video Read More »
Hemp materials in construction industry is a focus of a NSW government taskforce in a push to ramp up its use.
What’s next? Sydney University researchers are looking at options to include hempcrete in the Australian Building Code to boost uptake.
NSW Mid North Coast facility Read More »
The Victorian Government welcomes the findings and recommendations from the Parliament of Victoria’s Inquiry into the industrial hemp industry in Victoria final report. The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) initiated an inquiry on 31 May 2023 to investigate the issues, barriers and opportunities within the current Victorian industrial hemp industry. The Committee’s report was released on 30 November 2023.
Victorian Hemp Industry Inquiry | Government response Read More »
