In a groundbreaking move for sustainable construction, the City of Mildura has unveiled Powerhouse Place. A revitalised riverfront precinct featuring Australia’s first public buildings constructed with hempcrete.
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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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Getting It Done: A Hands-On Hemp Build in Progress Contributor: Kris Heather Location: Not specified Build Size: 75 sqm Wall Completion: ~85% There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of watching walls rise — especially when those walls are hempcrete. For rising contributor on the Hemp Building Facebook page Kris Heather, the past two weeks have
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Shaping the Curve: Crafting Curved Corners in Hemp Walls In the world of hempcrete construction, where form meets function and sustainability is the goal, it’s often the smallest design details that spark the biggest conversations. One such detail — the elegant curved corners on internal hemp walls — recently drew admiration on the Hemp Building
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Above Tasmania’s breathtaking Huon River, Dan Rawlins must overcome personal tragedy, and his own lack of building experience, to almost singlehandedly construct an off-grid home, made of hemp.
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Catherine Fuller is the owner-builder of the Hemp House at Yaapeet. Her story is beautifully told, offering a personal and heartfelt journey through her inspirations, challenges, and triumphs in building with hemp. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story…
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London Hemp House extension, designed by local studio Nimtim Architects with a focus on low-carbon materials..Hempcrete and timber form the rough-hewn walls…
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A remarkable hempcrete home built for resilience and sustainability after the devastating 2019 bushfires. Designed by Kirsty Wulf of Shelter Building Design
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Patagonia is renowned for its eco-friendly ethos and commitment to sustainability. As part of their ESG principles, they focus on telling socially conscious stories. Their YouTube channel features a wide range of high-quality, impactful productions. One standout video, “The Green Buffalo | Building Homes Out of Hemp,” tells the inspiring story of the Lower Sioux
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Join us for an inside look at the HempBLOCK Australia training course held at the stunning Moruya Heads, NSW. Over 3 days, passionate builders, owner-builders, and sustainability advocates came together to learn the hands-on techniques…
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