Why Hempcrete?

Health & Wellness

Hempcrete is non toxic in building assemblies.

Naturally mold and mildew resistant

Breathing

Self regulating to 55% humidity year round.

Energy Efficiency

Hempcrete creates an indoor environment that goes far beyond it's very high R-value

High thermal mass stores energy and keeps indoor temperatures stable

Regulating moisture and temperature making air conditioning unnecessary.

Sustainability

Hemp can sequester 9 tons of carbon per acre during growth cycle.

Hempcrete also sinks carbon while curing and breathing:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/

Long service life

Not toxic

Naturally derived

Recyclable

Safety for workers and home owners

Non combustible

Highest fire rating

Aesthetics

Lime render finishes in a wide range of tints and sheens

Great acoustic performance

Wide range of textures are possible



The super high carbon pollution associated with building construction is choking and baking our planet and will soon lead to irreversible climate damage. Toxic plastics are killing our oceans and microplastics permeate our bodies through the water we drink and bathe in.

Reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and petroleum derived materials in the construction and operation of buildings is of immense importance.

It is wrong to use a big unnecessary array of petro-chemically derived materials which cannot be disposed of safely to build a house intended to reduce energy consumption in order to help the environment. The term for that is "Green-washing"!

Our preference is to design and build in a way that works to exclude toxic petrochemicals from buildings.