Environmentarian brings you: Why Low Carbon Materials Matter Even More in a World Gone Mad – Sydney Build Expo Panel, 2025
In a time of climate disruption and escalating material costs, the case for low carbon building materials has never been more urgent. This panel discussion—“Why Low Carbon Materials Matter Even More in a World Gone Mad”—dives deep into hempcrete as a viable, carbon-conscious alternative for modern construction.
Watch on Jeremy Thomas Environmentarian YouTube
Featuring:
- Dick Clarke – Principal at Envirotecture, sustainability expert and hempcrete advocate
- Tracy Graham – Building designer at Connected Design, sharing insights on designing with hempcrete
- Nick Sowden – Builder at Sowden Building Solutions, speaking on-site experience and real-world applications
Captured and edited (roughly but with heart) by: Jeremy Thomas – Environmentarian.au – Sustainable business and web development, content and creative for green building innovators.
Proudly sponsored by: Hemp Building Directory – Your gateway to Australia’s hemp building professionals and resources.
What you’ll learn in this video:
- What is hempcrete and how it stores carbon during and after construction
- The design challenges and flexibility of hempcrete in architectural planning
- Practical considerations on site, including trades adoption and system design
- Why stigma and assumptions around hemp in building are being rapidly dismantled
Filmed at the Sydney Build Expo 2025
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