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 upcoming April online theory workshop is the first component of Australian Hemp Masonry’s hemp construction training.
AHM online Hemp Building theory April workshop 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 »
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 »
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 »
When people talk about hemp building pioneers, Sergiy Kovalov’s name inevitably comes up. A civil engineer by training and a builder by conviction, Sergiy’s journey into hemp construction didn’t begin in a laboratory or a boardroom, it began, improbably, at a party in Tasmania.
Sergiy Kovalov and a Life Built with Hemp Read More »
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.
Zac Efron’s Northern Rivers Hemp Home by Joost Bakker Read More »
Winton Evers and the team at Eco Profit are building something truly exciting, a next-generation carbon platform designed to track and verify the carbon footprint of materials from paddock to end product.
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.
Understanding Hemp Masonry (Hempcrete) Read More »
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.
Building with Hempcrete: Lessons from Narara Ecovillage Read More »
