HemPanel
The HemPanel building system combines the advantages of hempcrete with the efficiency of contemporary modular building techniques.
The HemPanel building system combines the advantages of hempcrete with the efficiency of contemporary modular building techniques.
Tucked away on acreage just outside Castlemaine, Open Field House is the kind of place that makes you rethink what a home can be. Eight bedrooms, built to Passive House standards, and wrapped in hempcrete, but it’s not just the specs. It’s how it feels.
17 May Sustainable House Day Open Field House Muckleford Vic Read More »
Orbost and the surrounding East Gippsland region are navigating a major transition. With the decline of the native timber industry, the question is no longer if the region must evolve. But what comes next.
From Timber to Hemp – Orbost’s Next Chapter Read More »
Want hands-on experience building with hempcrete? Southern Hemp has a fantastic opportunity for those keen to learn by doing. Join David Brian and crew onsite in Kalista, near Melbourne…
Kalista Hemping Hands Volunteer Experience – November 2025 Read More »
Leigh Fletcher, co-founder of Murray Industrial Hemp (MIH), delivered a pitch outlining plans to develop Australia’s first integrated hemp precinct. Right in the heart of the Murray River region at Barham NSW.
Building Australia’s First Hemp Precinct: Murray Industrial Hemp Leads the Charge Read More »
Pioneering hemp construction materials in Barham, Murray Industrial Hemp is building a sustainable future through Australian-grown, carbon-negative hemp blocks and insulation.
Murray Industrial Hemp Read More »
When the conversation turns to hemp construction in Australia, one name stands out: David Brian, founder of Southern Hemp. With decades of hands-on experience pioneering cast-in-situ hempcrete, David has established Southern Hemp as a leader
Building the Future with Hemp: David Brian with Southern Hemp at Hemp Connect 2025 Read More »
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Hemp Building Directory’s new YouTube channel, and we’re kicking things off with a bang: a full series of interviews, pitches, and conversations from Hemp Connect Forum 2025!
youtube.com/@HempBuildingAustralia Channel Launched with 30+ Hemp Connect 2025 Read More »
Senator Richard Colbeck Hemp interview at Hemp-Connect Forum 2025. The Hemp-Connect forum was opened by the honourable Senator Richard Colbeck who provided an update on an parliamentary inquiry which includes how hemp based materials fits into the construction industry.
Video: Senator Richard Colbeck Hemp interview Read More »
The Hemp-Connect Forum was more than just a gathering—it was a strong demonstration of what’s possible when different parts of the hemp industry come together. From researchers and product manufacturers to designers, developers, and policy influencers, the event showed how collaboration can expand the pie for everyone involved.
Reflections on the Hemp-Connect Forum Read More »