Our co-founder Kirstie Wulf and the team at Shelter Building Design recently launched an upgraded website, and it’s a great showcase of what’s possible when sustainable building design meets genuine craft.
Shelter Building Design’s website is looking better than ever, and so is their work. Read More »
Australia’s hemp building sector continues to strengthen, with growing adoption of hempcrete across residential and commercial projects. A recent iHemp NSW webinar brought together designers, manufacturers, builders and homeowners to share practical insights from across the industry.
Building the Future with Hemp – iHemp NSW Webinar Recap Read More »
The result is the Hazo Hempcrete House, a two-storey, cast-in-situ hempcrete home that earned a commendation at the BDAA National Awards and is now opening its doors as part of Sustainable House Day 2026 on Sunday 17 May.
House visit. From Fire Zone to Forever Home: Inside the Hazo Hempcrete House Read More »
Integrated Biotecture Design was founded with a desire to create healthy, sustainable buildings that connect with the environment, allowing both the occupants and the environment to flourish.
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iHemp NSW is hosting an upcoming Hemp Building Expert Panel Webinar, bringing together experienced practitioners, homeowners, and industry leaders to share real-world insights.
Hemp Building Expert Panel iHemp NSW Webinar Read More »
Original article on Tweed Coast Times April 4, 2026 BY Pancho Symes Construction is set to begin within weeks on a highly anticipated sustainable home in the Northern Rivers for Zac Efron, with zero-waste design innovator Joost Bakker leading the project. Building to start on Zac Efron’s Hemptastic Northern Rivers Sustainable Mansion Originally reported by Pancho Symes
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Famously described by The New York Times as “the poster boy of zero-waste living,” his work has consistently challenged how we consume, build and inhabit space. Bakker has long argued that waste is not inevitable, but a design flaw.
Joost Bakker to Headline iHemp NSW Webinar on Regenerative Building with Hemp Read More »
Innovation in hemp building rarely comes from laboratories. It usually happens on building sites, where experienced builders refine methods to make hemp construction faster, safer, and easier to deliver.
How Crank Formwork and Hempcrete Blocks Are Advancing Hemp Building Read More »
The Narara Ecovillage Hemp Homes Video Series documents real, lived-in sustainable homes within one of Australia’s most established intentional communities.
Narara Ecovillage Hemp Homes Video Series Read More »
After three years of rigorous research and testing at the UTS, AHM has reached a significant milestone in the development of hemp construction in Australia. Its prefabricated hemp wall panel system has now validated strong structural integrity, thermal performance and environmental credentials, marking an important step toward scalable, low-carbon building solutions suited to Australian conditions.
AHM Hemp Wall Panels Proven Through Research and Ready for Market Read More »
