In Kangaroo Valley, a contemporary hempcrete barn house replaces an ageing brick veneer home. Passive solar planning, an exposed timber frame and a clever roof solution to a 5.5-metre height limit deliver barn character and winter comfort.
Hempcrete Barn House in Kangaroo Valley: A Warm, Low-Energy Build Read More »
RespiraDrywall is natural hemp drywall, a like-for-like replacement for plasterboard. Cleaned hemp hurds, a formaldehyde-free binder, no gypsum, no cement. Vapour-open, so healthy indoor air is built into the wall.
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The Hemp Building Directory had the pleasure of sponsoring the Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2026, held at the Rydges Conference Centre in Geelong.
AIHC 2026 HBD connects at Geelong gathering Read More »
MIH and Wild Materials brought hempcrete blocks, batts and boards to Bachli’s Surry Hills showroom for Sydney Indesign 2026, pairing hemp building materials with Beckley Furniture’s Array sofa launch and a conversation about cost, value and healthy homes.
MIH and Wild Materials at Bachli for Sydney Indesign 2026 Read More »
Kirstie Wulf and Jeremy Thomas take the stage at AIHC 2026 in Geelong to unpack why cooperation, not just competition, is what will grow the Australian hemp building materials market…and where the Hemp Building Directory fits in.
A landmark Senate report backs hemp as a building material of the future. We break down the four construction-focused recommendations, what stakeholders told the committee, and why this could unlock hempcrete’s place in the National Construction Code.
Senate Enquiry Recommendations for Hemp Construction: A Turning Point for the Industry Read More »
We’ve launched new ways to support the Hemp Building Directory, including Supporter Memberships for individuals and businesses, plus simple one-off contribution options. No listing or industry connection required, just a shared belief in hemp building’s future.
New Ways to Support the Hemp Building Directory Read More »
Australian Industrial Hemp Conference puts hemp construction in the spotlight on day 1, 22 Sept2026, with materials sessions, industry speakers, a Zac Efron House case study. And an evening hemp cooking and drinks tasting!
Experienced builder with a keen interest in sustainable and performance building methods.
Hainsworth Building Solutions Read More »
Southern Hemp’s Hemping Hands Volunteer Experience is heading to Castlemaine in August 2026. Get hands-on hempcrete building experience with David Brian on a live site — mixing, placing and tamping hempcrete into wall formwork. No experience needed, just enthusiasm.
Hemping Hands Volunteer Experience Castlemaine: Get Hands-On with Hempcrete Read More »
Envirotecture’s new Ultimo studio proves a commercial fitout can be low-waste and beautiful. Off-form hempcrete, recycled timber, secondhand glass and denim insulation combine in a heritage warehouse — a working case study in sustainable design.
Sustainable office fitout by Envirotecture, Video and Article Read More »
Australian Hemp Masonry’s AHMC events in Aug & Sept 2026 span three online theory sessions in August, a hands-on practical build day in Dungog, and a rendering workshop for anyone ready to get hempcrete under their fingernails and learn the trade.
AHMC Events in Aug & Sept 2026: Theory, Practical & Rendering Workshops Read More »
