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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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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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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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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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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