A Lime Sublime Hemp Hut
Felix Andrews built a tiny hemp-lime hut for just $11,000. It’s not a gimmick. It’s not a “look at me” eco experiment. It’s a practical, comfortable…
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Narara Ecovillage Hemp Homes Video Series
The Narara Ecovillage Hemp Homes Video Series documents real, lived-in sustainable homes within one of Australia’s most established intentional communities.
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Building Back Better: A Hempcrete Home Designed for Fire, Comfort, and the Future
On the South Coast of New South Wales, where bushland meets the sea and the scars of the 2019 Black Summer fires are still visible, a quiet but powerful rebuilding story is unfolding.
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Vittoria Hemp House Build: Inside the First Three Videos
The Vittoria Hemp House Build is now well underway, and the first three videos from site give a clear, grounded look at what hempcrete construction actually involves, not theory, not hype, but real people, real weather, real work. Filmed in Vittoria, just outside Bathurst in regional New South Wales, these videos capture the early stages
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Zac Efron’s Northern Rivers Hemp Home by Joost Bakker
Hollywood actor Zac Efron is putting industrial hemp firmly in the Australian spotlight, with his ambitious off-grid home in the NSW Northern Rivers set to showcase one of the most comprehensive uses of hemp ever seen in a single residential build.
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Understanding Hemp Masonry (Hempcrete)
Hemp masonry is made from hemp hurd, lime, water, and sometimes sand. It’s breathable, thermally efficient, and locks away carbon while offering a renewable, low-impact option for construction.
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Building with Hempcrete: Lessons from Narara Ecovillage
When you set out to build your own home, there are thousands of decisions to make. And for some, one of the most transformative is choosing natural materials. At the Narrara Eco Village on the NSW Central Coast, a group of pioneering owner-builders have shown what’s possible when you combine community, creativity, and hempcrete.
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Building Approvals for Hempcrete and Natural Buildings. It’s Easier Than You Think
Introduction – Building Approvals If you’ve ever considered building with hempcrete or other natural materials, you’ve probably wondered: “Will I be able to get council approval?” The good news? According to building designer and Hemp Building Directory co-founder Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design is that getting building approvals for hemp buildings is straightforward…once you
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Off-Grid Hempcrete Shed Home
Hempcrete in Australia head to Hartley Vale to explore a truly inspiring example of sustainable architecture…a fully off-grid hempcrete shed…
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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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