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- HempBLOCK Australia Training Course
HempBLOCK International presents a comprehensive training program on the installation of HempBLOCKs designed for builders, carpenters, and owner builders. However, the courses are open to anyone that wants to learn. - Recent articles: UK’s Phoenix, Zac Efron, Hempcrete Checked Boxes
A compilation of a few a recent articles.. Hempcrete by Altereco Design Zac Efron Receives Approval UK’s “most sustainable” neighbourhood.. - Biz & Web Dev + Hemp Building chats | 1/2hr free | Book now!
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Hemp Habitat, a project by Balanced Earth Building co-founder Luke Wrencher. An off-grid, natural home formed from reclaimed timbers and 65 tonnes of hempcrete. - Hempcrete in spotlight | Central Otago
Wānaka start-up businesswoman Tanya Simmonds is delighted with the uptake in interest in hemp building materials, six months after she imported a hempcrete processing plant from Australia and set it up on her Queensberry property. - Design Base Architecture | NZ
At DBA we have a diverse range of experience which means we can work across the sector. One of our core goals is to address sustainability in every project and we do this by exploring innovative, efficient building systems, including natural building products. We promote high performing buildings. - Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality
The age of hemp? Aesthetics, legalities and the promise of carbon-neutrality.. Jeremy Thomas of Environmentarian. “…hemp is now not just legalised..also…redefining of the hemp narrative.” “We just need to make the revolution irresistible”: A story about hemp… - emily knight design | Architect in Ashbury NSW
Emily Knight Design has 20 years of experience designing houses around passive solar principles. - Kia ora, Aotearoa! | Welcome Hemp Building New Zealand
The Hemp Building Directory is excited to announce its expansion to New Zealand. Interest in hemp building in NZ is growing and we’re excited to start connecting you with the hemp builders, designers and suppliers in the biz. - 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.. - iHemp NSW | Hemp and Cotton – a highly inspiring field trip
The inaugural two day, iHempNSW Regional Field Event Trip on 11-12 September was an exceptional opportunity to network, learn and collaborate across industries. - Become an HBD Member & Grow Your Business Today
Becoming an HBD member is a great way to boost your business’s visibility and connect with potential clients. We offer three membership tiers to suit your needs, helping you stand out with search-optimised listings and exclusive marketing opportunities. - We Bank with Bendigo: Supporting ESG Standards for a Sustainable Future
We explore why we bank with Bendigo and how their ESG principles contribute to a more sustainable and ethical world. - Anthony Burke sees a come back of hempcrete
The first is the refocusing on materials in light of environmental performance….hempcrete, which is changing the texture and geometry of our homes in interesting and exciting ways. - 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.. - Sunshine Coast HempBLOCK Training October 2024
Sunshine Coast HempBLOCK Training October 2024. Comprehensive training to ensure installers have a deep understanding of HempBLOCK products. Participants of this three day training will gain good technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of this exceptional building material. - 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 - Advertising Opportunities on the Directory
Advertising, Marketing, Storytelling…we are here to help you get your message out there! - HempBLOCK Australia
Transforming construction, naturally… HempBLOCK Australia® is a supplier of the LB 300, a certified load bearing wall system, HempBLOCKs used for partition walls and lime render. HBA provides architectural and engineering services plus installation training for builders and owner builders. - Is this Australia’s first hempcrete passivhaus?
Cascading down the site with an enthusiasm that can only be matched by its owners passion for sustainable design is what could be Australia’s first passive house certified hempcrete home. - Hemp’s Dual Potential: How Wandarra is Scaling Seed and Fibre Production
Exciting times are ahead for the hemp industry as Wandarra prepares to scale a dual-purpose hemp crop for both seed and fibre. This season, their innovative approach maximised the potential of industrial hemp by harvesting high-quality grain while utilising the remaining biomass. - Hemp Voices: Kirstie Wulf | Shelter Building Design | hempbuildmag.com
I design mostly residential dwellings. I also promote hempcrete building, regularly speaking at conferences and panels. As a Passive House Certified Designer I have also designed the first hempcrete certified Passive House in the state of New South Wales. I am keen to combine hempcrete and high-performance buildings and have several other Hempcrete Passive Houses on the drawing board. - 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. - Warrnambool hempcrete house – in progress, hands needed
We are building a hempcrete house in Warrnambool, south west Victoria, and would love some more helpers. Our dates are late September to mid October 2024. If you would be interested in helping or to find out more…. - 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. - Euro News: Hempcrete: The green brick taking on the challenge of climate change
It really doesn’t look like much, but hempcrete is the green building material that’s got eco-savvy homeowners and architects excited by its potential to be a sustainable alternative to environmentally expensive bricks and concrete… - 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. - Building a Greener Future: The Rise of Shelter Building Design
Shelter Building Design stands out as a pioneering force, blending innovative materials with cutting-edge design principles. At the heart of this remarkable enterprise is Kirstie Wulf, the principal designer who has transformed her passion for natural building into a thriving business. - eBuild & Construct | Hemp Builder
eBUILD & CONSULT are a family-owned and operated business with over 12 years experience in the building and construction industry. We service all residential building needs, from small alterations and additions, to new homes. - 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 - 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. - NSW Mid North Coast facility
Hemp materials in construction industry is a focus of a NSW government taskforce in a push to ramp up its use. What’s next? Sydney University researchers are looking at options to include hempcrete in the Australian Building Code to boost uptake. - Environmentarian Biz & Web Dev for you
Partnering with Environmentarian means more than just improving your website—it means working with a team that understands your industry, shares your values, and is dedicated to helping your business grow. Let us help you make a lasting impact in the hemp building industry. - AHC President’s Report May – June 2024.
The initiatives continue to grow and we are delighted to welcome new members and leadership in our various Working Groups. We hope… Read more: AHC President’s Report May – June 2024. - Well Grounded Building
Well Grounded is a progressive, earth loving building team specialising in low impact homes. - Victorian Hemp Industry Inquiry | Government response
The Victorian Government welcomes the findings and recommendations from the Parliament of Victoria’s Inquiry into the industrial hemp industry in Victoria final report. The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) initiated an inquiry on 31 May 2023 to investigate the issues, barriers and opportunities within the current Victorian industrial hemp industry. The Committee’s report was released on 30 November 2023. - ‘Hempcrete’ is eco-friendly, regulations need to ease up | ABC News | Video
Tasmania’s industrial hemp industry is looking to Europe and North America, where the product is more popular, to understand legislative and market issues. Some in the industry are calling for more relaxed regulation for the product, saying restrictions amount to a “missed opportunity” to enter a lucrative market. - Hemp Home Expo 2024 Presentation By Jeremy Thomas | Video
Thanks for inviting me to speak at the Hemp Home Expo 2024 Hosted by Ramon Granados aka Mr Hemp. I’ve made this little intro video to quickly introduce Environmentarian and our work with the Hemp Building Directory (HBD) and other projects… - Kirstie at Off Grid Living festival 2024
Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, attended the Off Grid Living Festival on April 12 and 13, 2024, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm for sustainable living to this vibrant event. The festival, known for its inclusive and educational atmosphere, showcased a diverse array of products, services, skills, and knowledge-sharing opportunities in sustainable, alternative, off-the-grid, and eco-living. - Sustainable Architects
Sustainable Architects is a joyful and energetic practice nestled in the Shire of Hepburn, dedicated to Hempcrete Design and Construction. By integrating passive solar design principles to enhance energy efficiency and comfort, we believe in creating cost-efficient, beautiful, and naturally breathable dwellings for the future. - Overcoming the barriers | Opinion piece by Jeremy Thomas
Hempcrete has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry by providing a sustainable, fireproof, and highly insulative building material. However, overcoming the barriers of stigma, perception, installer shortages, supply chain issues, and upfront costs is crucial for its mass market adoption. - Pro Hemp | Supplier
We grow and process high quality hemp locally, benefiting the environment and your pocket; we have been supplying Australian hemp for building and various purposes since 2021. - Live Architecture
Live Architecture are Certified Passivhaus Designers with a focus on high performance, quality bespoke homes that are better for you and the planet. We have experience with the design of Hempcrete homes, suited to your unique site and lifestyle. - Envirotecture | Building Designer
At Envirotecture we use sustainable architectural principles because we know that you want your building to inspire your soul, embody your beliefs and much more… - Hemp: a low-carbon footprint and so many uses.
Mr Muir said hemp could be a major crop in Australia. Farmers are now just waiting for the trials to be completed around the country to give them the best advice about what to grow and where. Agrifutures Australia will publish the results soon, according to the organisation’s Dr Olivia Reynolds. - Hemp Home Expo 2024 Online
Hemp Home Expo – Spanning across Australia, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and Germany, the Hemp Home Expo brings together enthusiasts, experts, and innovators from four continents. - Cory Webb Design
Cory Webb Design is based in Sydney, Oxley Park, NSW - Hempcrete panel cutting & testing, Hempcrete in Australia, S2 Ep5 | Video
Beyond the practical insights gleaned from his endeavour this video encapsulates a broader narrative of innovation and sustainability. It serves as a testament to the transformative potential of eco-friendly building materials like hempcrete and the pioneering spirit of people who dare to push the boundaries of conventional construction practices. - Hearth Build | Builder Installer
Carpenter and builder working on all manner of projects from off-grid cob cottages to multi-story Sydney homes, hemp buildings including UTS research projects. - Connect with us on LinkedIn
Connect with us on LinkedIn and let’s build a future where sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the planet and pave the way for a more sustainable future. - Wandarra | Hemp Hurd Supplier
Wandarra is a Hemp Hurd Supplier as well as many other hemp products. - Yearly HBD Listing Membership Now Available
Yearly HBD memberships are now available… - Australian Industrial Hemp Conference Sponsor | Video
The Hemp Building Directory was proud to be a sponsor of the Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2024 in the Hunter Valley NSW Australia at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Click trough to see the short video edit.. - Hemp Inside | Supplier
Supplier of binder, hemp seed for propagation, and other hemp products. - Hand building hemp houses
Hemps versatility as a construction material: it is hypoallergenic, fire resistant, sound insulating, and had a negative carbon footprint. “Mr Brain learnt about hemp masonry while living in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic and later studied the trade in the UK, but when he returned to Australia, he realised the industry was almost non-existent.” - Hemp Building Practical Workshop TAS
X-Hemp are hosting a Hemp Building Practical Workshop the 2nd of the 4 annual hempcrete installation training days at new factory site in Cressy, Northern Tasmania. - New look for the Hemp Building Directory
Inline with our current steady growth we’ve implemented a new look for the Hemp Building Directory website. This look and feel is more consistent with our, and your, target markets and demographics and fits in with our branding guidelines. Over the coming weeks we’ll update various aspects of the look and feel (branding) of the Directory so please bear with us and even hit us with an email if you see something we may have overlooked. - 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. - Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2024 | Hunter Valley
The Fourth Biennial Australian Industrial Hemp Conference (AIHC) is in the Hunter Valley NSW runs from 16th – 18th April 2024. The… Read more: Australian Industrial Hemp Conference 2024 | Hunter Valley - 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… Read more: Cats and Geometric Freedom with Hempcrete? - NSW Hemp Industry Taskforce | The Farmer
The NSW Government has established a Hemp Industry Taskforce to support producers and growers in this steadily expanding industry. The taskforce, made… Read more: NSW Hemp Industry Taskforce | The Farmer - Diyeco Northern Tasmania Hemp Built Tours
Do you have an interest in Hempcrete, a passion for sustainable living, want to find out more about living in a home built from natural materials, love upcycling, or just want to have a sticky beak then our casual Sunday Eco home tours are a perfect way to spend an hour or so! - (Australian Hemp Council) AHC President’s Report – November/December 2023
The Australian Hemp Council is a seven-member national peak body formed in June 2020 under the Federation model. It comprises a single… Read more: (Australian Hemp Council) AHC President’s Report – November/December 2023 - Largest Commercial Hempcrete Building Uni of TAS
University of Tasmania and X-Hemp are building the largest commercial hempcrete building in the Southern Hemisphere! Read more about the Largest Commercial Hempcrete Building for Uni of TAS in the following 2 linked articles. - Kosp Construction Resources Pty Ltd
KOSP Construction Resources Pty Ltd is a family-owned and operated business with over 50 yrs experience in the building industry. We provide… Read more: Kosp Construction Resources Pty Ltd - Negative Carbon Living
Negative Carbon Living builds Carbon-Negative Homes across Australia. We are at the forefront of constructing bespoke, carbon-negative homes in Australia with the… Read more: Negative Carbon Living - Video | Wingham Hempcrete Off Grid Cottage, Hempcrete in Australia S2 E2
In this video I do a deep dive into this amazing off grid tiny home, Wingham Hempcrete Off Grid Cottage. Part of… Read more: Video | Wingham Hempcrete Off Grid Cottage, Hempcrete in Australia S2 E2 - Tasmanian Hemp Industry Community Education Day 2024
All interested members of the community are invited to join us for this fascinating Tasmanian Hemp Industry Community Education exploring the world… Read more: Tasmanian Hemp Industry Community Education Day 2024 - Video | Wingham Hempcrete Abodes, Hempcrete in Australia Season 2 Episode 1
In this video I introduce the 2 Wingham Hempcrete abodes and talk a little about where I have come from and what is coming up. See transcript below. - Advertise with us
See your add here! Get a priority spot in our monthly email out. Get a post on our Facebook page with 12000 followers. - Solar passive hempcrete house | Kunghur NSW
Michael McGauley and Chayanee Voranaparit are the designers of a Solar passive hempcrete house near Kunghur NSW. - CCBUILD | Hemp Homes ‘Building for the Future’
CCBUILD is a family-owned custom building business based on the Eyre Peninsula. CCBUILD builds Hemp Homes and Conscious Homes ‘Building for the Future’ - Hempcrete sounds great right?…But what’s binding it together?
What’s binding it together? A binder! Or glue to use another term, is what binds the hurd in hempcrete together! - Customised Hemp Growth Promotion | SoiLife.com.au
Adam Abbott is the National Operations Manager at SoiLife. His research paper about Customised Hemp Growth Promotion demonstrates how beneficial soil rhizosphere microbes and biofertilisers can significantly assist plants in growth. - PETE COLLINGS Architect
I’m a registered architect based in Gippsland, Victoria. Adaptable to any client, brief, site or challenge, I specialise in energy efficient, cost-effective architecture that is unique to both site and occupant. - Performance Solutions for Hempcrete
As hempcrete continues to grow in popularity as a sustainable building material amongst owner builders, building designers and architects we are getting more questions about Performance Solutions for Hempcrete. Read this post for some great options. - Steffen Welsch Architects
Passive design principles plus conscientious material selection to design, comfortable, flexible spaces that minimise operational & embodied carbon. - Hemp news on ABC Landline
AgriFutures has nine hemp trials across Australia — evaluating hemp varieties and growing potential — from the tropics to temperate Tasmania. - Eco Dynamic Building
Eco Dynamic Building specialises in new homes and large renovations on the Mid North Coast of NSW. We offer both traditional builds and hemp houses, mixing and packing on site. We’d love to have a chat about your next build! - Habeco Built | Eco home builder
Luke from Habeco Built is an Eco home builder serving South Australia. He has several hempcrete home builds completed which include passive design principals and lovely feature walls. - Ellwand Designs | Passive House Designer
Sagar Shipurkar of Ellwand Designs is a certified passive house designer. - Vircura | Producer Supplier
Vircura is a plant-based technology company researching, cultivating, processing and manufacturing industrial hemp and other plant-based products to improve health, wellbeing and sustainability. - Respira Built | Prefabricated Hempcrete Suppliers and Consultants
Respira Built supply prefabricated Hempcrete blocks which are purpose designed to the Aussie stick frame building style. - 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… Read more: Queenslander retrofit hempcrete home | How to Video - Turning Hemp Into Homes | Birchal EOI
Andi Lucas is on a mission; Turning Hemp Into Homes. The benefits are seemingly endless for those living in hempcrete homes and the industry has a tangible growth proposition a that could make a dent in climate change by sequestering carbon faster than any machine. Pretty amazing for a once maligned plant. - HempWood | a new eco-friendly hardwood | Video
HempWood is an eco-friendly hardwood that is starting to come onto the market. Check out the video and description below By Belinda… Read more: HempWood | a new eco-friendly hardwood | Video - Why is hempcrete important?
Why is hempcrete so important? As the building industry hunts for less carbon-intensive materials, hempcrete is emerging as one exciting alternative with… Read more: Why is hempcrete important? - Environmentarian | Site SponsorEnvironmentarian is a proud site sponsor of the Hemp Building Directory. We have a responsibility to leave this world a better place… Read more: Environmentarian | Site Sponsor
- Kirstie Wulf – Why we should be building with hemp | Video
Kirstie Wulf does a fantastic video presentation on the Benefits of Building with Hemp presented as part of the BDAA’s celebration of… Read more: Kirstie Wulf – Why we should be building with hemp | Video - 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… Read more: Shed to Hempcrete Home Retrofit Conversion | Video - The Hemp Building Co. | Video
See Video | The Hemp Building Co. was established in 2009 and became early pioneers of Hempcrete construction in Australia. Over the… Read more: The Hemp Building Co. | Video - 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… Read more: Hempcrete House Wingham NSW - Launched to Australian Hemp network | HBD Story
At the beginning of July 2023 the Hemp Building Directory was launched to our Australian hemp network. The Hemp Building Australia Facebook… Read more: Launched to Australian Hemp network | HBD Story - 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… Read more: Hand Built in Country Victoria - Kirstie Wulfs Connections Connected | HBD Story
Building anything properly takes time. Accordingly it was now time to start getting our Directory out there to the hemp community for… Read more: Kirstie Wulfs Connections Connected | HBD Story - Sustainable hempcrete – answer to building costs?
Houses made from hemp could be the next sustainable solution to Australia’s building supplies crisis. - Building the directory framework | HDB Story
Kirstie and Jeremy had formed up as a team. Our values and goals aligned it was time to build the framework. Building… Read more: Building the directory framework | HDB Story - Hemp articles from archdaily.com
These Hemp articles are from archdaily.com Mapping the Future of Hemp Architecture and Construction Materials: Revolutionizing the Industry In recent years, the… Read more: Hemp articles from archdaily.com - Shelter Building Design | Site Sponsor
Shelter Building Design is a proud sponsor of the Hemp Building Directory. Learn more about Shelter Building Design here. Shelter Building Design… Read more: Shelter Building Design | Site Sponsor - Hardy Hemp Homes
Hardy Hemp Homes has 8 years experience in installation specialising in bespoke casting for feature hempcrete walls. Contact Name: Madeleine Business Name:… Read more: Hardy Hemp Homes
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