Hempcrete Buildings

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  Australian Researchers Develop new Hempcrete Binder and Panels
  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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  A Hands-On Hemp Build in Progress
  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… Read more: A Hands-On Hemp Build in Progress
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  Crafting Curved Corners in Hemp Walls
  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… Read more: Crafting Curved Corners in Hemp Walls
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  Video: Grand Designs Australia, Series 11 Episode 4 Huon Hemp Home
  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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  Hemp House at Yaapeet 
  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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  Nimtim Architects textured envelope Hemp House extension
  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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  Resilient Hempcrete Home in Malua Bay | Video
  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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  Video | First nations tribe the Lower Sioux | Building Homes out of Hemp
  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 |… Read more: Video | First nations tribe the Lower Sioux | Building Homes out of Hemp
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  Video | HempBLOCK Australia Training, Moruya, Dec 2024
  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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  Hempcrete house + horse manure render
  Hempcrete house with horse manure render proves possibilities of sustainable living..Dan and partner decided to build off-grid house.. the final structure is amazing but it wasn’t all smooth sailing..
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  Wingham Hemp Homestead | Video Series
  Wingham Hemp Homestead Video Series playlist follows the journey of building a sustainable Hempcrete passive house and cottage. Check it out on Jeremy Thomas YouTube..
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  Melbourne Renovation High-end Hempcrete & lime finish
  This Melbourne renovation as a high-end lime finish showing how versatile hempcrete can be in any build. Original article by: dwell.com found here A Melbourne Renovation Marries a Couple’s Drastically Different Tastes
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  Zac Efron plans Hempcrete Mansion in Australia
  Hollywood star Zac Efron is planning to build “the most sustainable home in the world” on the NSW/Queensland border.
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  Culburra Hemp Beach House, Hempcrete in Australia | Video
  Welcome to the Culburra Beach Hemp House, a stunning example of sustainable design and family living. Designed and built by Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, a testament to eco-friendly construction and passive solar design. Hempcrete, plywood ceilings, sheep’s wool insulation…every element of this house is carefully chosen to create a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
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  Hemp House, hands needed at Jan Juc
  We are building a house in Jan Juc, and we are building all the walls out of hemp. There are many great things about hemp I won’t go into other than saying it sequesters carbon from the atmosphere…people are interested in hemp for many reasons, we are having volunteers come & build our house walls.
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  9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen
  Cambridge University researcher Darshil Shah previously told Dezeen that hemp can capture atmospheric carbon twice as effectively as trees….9 buildings constructed using hemp | Dezeen
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  Hempcrete demonstration wall | Video
  Whist visiting the Culburra Beach Hemp House I found this cool hempcrete demonstration wall in the garage. Check it out! The wall was made by Kirstie Wulf and feature 2 different external renders.
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  Passive Hemp Home, Hempcrete in Australia S2 E3
  This is the 3rd video about this Passive Hemp Home and in this Season 2. The first video was the start of my Hempcrete in Australia Season 1 which was made a little more than a year ago from the filming of this footage.
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  Cats and Geometric Freedom with Hempcrete?
  Cats and Geometric Freedom with Hempcrete the result of more than 18 months of studying the industrial hemp market. After visits to hemp growers in various parts of Europe, we have come to understand why products derived from this plant still have… Read more: Cats and Geometric Freedom with Hempcrete?
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  Solar passive hempcrete house | Kunghur NSW
  Michael McGauley and Chayanee Voranaparit are the designers of a Solar passive hempcrete house near Kunghur NSW.
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  Queenslander retrofit hempcrete home | How to Video
  Jeremy Thomas BDEnvironmentarianHemp Building Directory Admin In this, longer and more detail based video, I present the retrofitting of a Queenslander style house in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Ft. Environmental Scientist Adam Abbott. Check out the Queenslander retrofit hempcrete home… Read more: Queenslander retrofit hempcrete home | How to Video
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  Shed to Hempcrete Home Retrofit Conversion | Video
  In this video Damien Bray shows us around his fabulous shed to hempcrete home conversion. “A big thanks to Damien for taking me on as part of the team on one of his projects and sharing his space, time and knowledge with… Read more: Shed to Hempcrete Home Retrofit Conversion | Video
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  Hempcrete House Wingham NSW
  Video: Hempcrete House Wingham NSW Published on YouTube on 17 Aug 2022 Ash and Jarrod from The Simple Patch are a few years into their tree change and couldn’t be happier. Having built a hempcrete granny flat on their recently purchased 45… Read more: Hempcrete House Wingham NSW
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  Hand Built in Country Victoria
  A Hand-Built Country Victoria Home Made From Innovative Hempcrete This article originally appear in The Design Files Melburnians Sarah Corbet and David Bruce bought a 7.5 acre block of land (a disused potato paddock) in central Victoria with plans for their future… Read more: Hand Built in Country Victoria
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  Sustainable hempcrete – answer to building costs?
  Houses made from hemp could be the next sustainable solution to Australia’s building supplies crisis.
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  Sydney Suburban Hempcrete House
  The 1st in this council. Carbon Neutral is just the start… Building Designer: Kirstie Wulf from Shelter Builder: Belubula Hemp Homes In this very short video I visit a normal house. A normal Sydney suburban hempcrete house. Normalising hempcrete housing in regular… Read more: Sydney Suburban Hempcrete House
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  Hempcrete for existing structures
  This article was originally post here: Retrofitting stick frame houses with hempcrete, a super sustainable solution. Here I note about Hempcrete for existing structures and retrofitting stick frame houses (the video is of a house similar to a Queenslander) with hempcrete. Considering… Read more: Hempcrete for existing structures
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  Sanctuary 63 out now: Hemp building special
  From the article found here. In this hemp building special, we take a look at how this dream material is tracking in Australia and visit seven gorgeous hempcrete homes. If you’ve ever visited a hemp home, you might have found it hard… Read more: Sanctuary 63 out now: Hemp building special
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  BAL FZ Hempcrete House in Sanctuary Magazine
  We are excited to share that the BAL FZ Hempcrete House at Blackheath designed by Shelter Building Design will be profiled in the next issue of Sanctuary Magazine. A build that demonstrates that building smaller with higher thermal performance can produce a… Read more: BAL FZ Hempcrete House in Sanctuary Magazine

Understanding Hempcrete Buildings

Hempcrete buildings, a sustainable construction option, are gaining popularity for their environmental benefits and functionality. This bio-composite material is made from a mixture of hemp hurd, lime binder, and water. Hempcrete is known for its strong insulation properties, making it an energy-efficient choice that can significantly reduce heating costs.

The material’s breathability contributes to regulating indoor air quality by curbing the buildup of moisture, thus preventing mold growth. This feature also promotes a healthy living environment, crucial for occupants’ well-being. Hempcrete is not only beneficial for indoor air quality but also has a minimal carbon footprint. The growth of hemp captures carbon dioxide, which is then sequestered in the building structure, thereby reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction.

Moreover, hempcrete buildings offer a unique aesthetic with their natural textures and colors, aligning well with contemporary architectural trends focusing on sustainability and organic materials. Often used in both residential and commercial structures, hempcrete can be adapted for walls, flooring, and insulation panels.

The flexibility of hempcrete in design and its numerous environmental advantages make it an appealing choice for eco-friendly, sustainable construction in modern building practices.

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