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Hemp houses could be greener, fire-resistant

An Alberta company says its hemp building blocks are sustainable, heat-resistant, humidity-free and made from carbon-negative material. Plus, they can be put together like big Lego blocks. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Find CBC News on… Continue reading Hemp houses could be greener, fire-resistant

Natural Materials Masterclass: Building with Hemp | ACAN |

Date recorded – 2nd December 2021 NATURAL MATERIALS MASTERCLASS – BUILDING WITH HEMP After a month off for COP26, we’re excited to be back with a masterclass in Building with Hemp. Hemp plants are low-maintenance and fast growing, taking only 100 days to reach full growth, and during the growth stage lock away up to… Continue reading Natural Materials Masterclass: Building with Hemp | ACAN |

Building with hemp | Joni Lane | TEDxCharlottesville

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Hempcrete/Responsible Design Joni Lane, LEED Green Associate, is a recent graduate of Boston Architectural College with a Masters in Sustainable Design Studies. She is passionate about creating valuable, sustainable and regenerative solutions by which humans can continue to live without… Continue reading Building with hemp | Joni Lane | TEDxCharlottesville

Building with Hemp – An Incredible Natural Insulation & Sustainable Material

Anthony from du Chanvre has built over 45 houses using hempcrete as a natural and sustainable insulation material. Hempcrete is made with a mix of hemp hurd (fibre), hydraulic lime (binder), and water. You can follow Anthony’s building projects and get in touch with him on Instagram, or on his website here: Hempcrete is not… Continue reading Building with Hemp – An Incredible Natural Insulation & Sustainable Material