Natural Building
Hempcrete
Natural Building
Sculpture, Both Botanical and Bestial, Awe at the Met Breuer (Published 2019)
nytimes.com
Beautiful, eco-friendly and fire resistant: why architects are choosing walls made of hemp
Maddie Thomastheguardian.comA STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW OF HEMPCRETE PERFORMANCE: A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICAL, STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
A critical evaluation of hempcrete's physical, structural, and functional properties, highlighting its potential as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete in the built environment.
opus.lib.uts.edu.auStraw panels and hempcrete: Sustainable materials for building a better home
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The potential for hemp (a strain of Cannabis sativa) as a building material has been known for centuries, because it is a material that combines fast cultivation with strength.
But more recently its ability to capture more than twice its own weight in carbon – twice as fast as traditional forestry – has come into focus. By some estimates, hemp can... See more
But more recently its ability to capture more than twice its own weight in carbon – twice as fast as traditional forestry – has come into focus. By some estimates, hemp can... See more
‘It’s almost carbon-negative’: how hemp became a surprise building material
Hempcrete
Hempcrete has a high thermal mass, making it an ideal insulation material which improves the energy efficiency of buildings and reduces greenhouse gas emissions over time. It also continues to absorb carbon over its lifespan.