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 »
We are building a house in Jan Juc, and we are building all the walls out of hemp. There are many great things about hemp I won’t go into other than saying it sequesters carbon from the atmosphere…people are interested in hemp for many reasons, we are having volunteers come & build our house walls.
Hemp House, hands needed at Jan Juc 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 initiatives continue to grow and we are delighted to welcome new members and leadership in our various Working Groups. We hope you will find the many topics in this latest newsletter engaging and inspiring, albeit arriving a little later than we had hoped. From Tim Schmidt – AHC President AHC President’s Report May –
AHC President’s Report May – June 2024. 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 »
Tasmania’s industrial hemp industry is looking to Europe and North America, where the product is more popular, to understand legislative and market issues. Some in the industry are calling for more relaxed regulation for the product, saying restrictions amount to a “missed opportunity” to enter a lucrative market.
Hempcrete is eco-friendly, regulations need to ease up | ABC News | Video Read More »
Thanks for inviting me to speak at the Hemp Home Expo 2024 Hosted by Ramon Granados aka Mr Hemp. I’ve made this little intro video to quickly introduce Environmentarian and our work with the Hemp Building Directory (HBD) and other projects…
Hemp Home Expo 2024 Presentation By Jeremy Thomas | Video Read More »
Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, attended the Off Grid Living Festival on April 12 and 13, 2024, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm for sustainable living to this vibrant event. The festival, known for its inclusive and educational atmosphere, showcased a diverse array of products, services, skills, and knowledge-sharing opportunities in sustainable, alternative, off-the-grid, and eco-living.
Kirstie at Off Grid Living festival 2024 Read More »
Hempcrete has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry by providing a sustainable, fireproof, and highly insulative building material. However, overcoming the barriers of stigma, perception, installer shortages, supply chain issues, and upfront costs is crucial for its mass market adoption.
Overcoming the barriers | Opinion piece by Jeremy Thomas Read More »
