Permastructure
Permastructure Pty Ltd is a sustainable building company based in the Northern NSW region of Australia.
Getting Approval for Hempcrete Homes
One of the most common questions I get during presentations on hemp building is about the approval process under the Building Code of Australia (BCA). This may not be the stuff of glossy photos, but it’s the essential information that gets hemp houses approved, and built.
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Tasmanian Hemp Association (THA)
The THA is the peak industry body for hemp in Tasmania, first formed in 2010.
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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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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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