AHMC is working with leading academics from UTS, UNSW, University of Sydney and University of Colorado on a 3 year research project to investigate a range of low carbon binders for hemp construction materials, including binders produced through biomineralisation. A Read more
Although there have been a few hemp builds in New Zealand for sometime, this last year has seen a real growth in interest in hemp construction. We’ve had some involvement in that growth, since a number of NZ builders from Read more
The announcement calls for coordinated action for the building and construction sector to tackle embodied carbon, shows that buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions. Reducing the emissions of the building sector is one of the cheapest ways Read more
Built by Gary Rogers and his crew from Hemp Homes Australia. Sativa Sanctuary will be open to visitors in WA’s south. Thanks to the owners for opening their doors to the public and sharing their experience of living in a Read more
We were honoured to be recently awarded as most ‘Outstanding eco-responsible product, service, or brand’ in the inaugural Australian Cannabis Industry Business Awards.
The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDA) has recognised excellence in design by awarding Sydney based Eco Architects, Envirotecture with 2 major awards for the design of the Mudgee Hempcrete Home 2 – the Best Residential Building title and the Read more
The Australian Housing Industry Association’s HIA Awards recognise the best in environmentally-responsible housing. Award winners and finalists make a positive difference to the environment by building sustainable, energy efficient and comfortable homes. The O’Connor hemp Home designed by Plan It Read more
Dungog builder Shane Hannan is building four hemp houses at Shepherds Ground in Butterwick – the first eco village of its kind in NSW where people live in tiny, off-the-grid houses and collectively work the land. Each hemp wall takes on the Read more
Congratulations to Balanced Earth Building
Australia’s most innovative green homes will be open to the public on Sustainable House Day, taking place on Sunday 17 September. The national event will give people a rare view into exceptional homes designed, built or renovated with sustainability in Read more