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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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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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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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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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.
Australian Researchers Develop new Hempcrete Binder and Panels Read More »
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.
Improving Hemp Straw Management for High-Quality Building-Grade Hurds Read More »
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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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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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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Hemp-Connect 2025 is Melbourne’s premier hemp construction event! From June 25-27 at La Trobe University, it’s packed with opportunities, including the Prospectus Pitch—where businesses showcase innovations, gain exposure, and attract investors. Ready to scale your hemp venture? This is it!
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