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 goal of the research which is supported by the Australian Read more…
Although there have been a few hemp builds in New Zealand for sometime, this last year has seen a really growth in interest in hemp construction. We’ve had some involvement in that growth, since a number of NZ builders have been over to Australia to complete their training with us. Read more…
Three Hemp Homes were featured in the 2020 virtual Sustainable House Day Event held last weekend and videos of the homes are still available for viewing at the links below. These homes have multiple sustainability inclusions so definitely worth viewing Two owner builds: Geoff’s hemp home in Narara ecovillage on Read more…
We’re offering Builders, Owner builders, Designers and Architects training on an ongoing basis through a combination of Zoom sessions, e-resources and small group, or one to one opportunities for hands on experience. Please register your interest and we’ll be in touch to negotiate a training option that meets your needs.
It was very exciting to have multiple Hemp homes opened to the public this year: The Hemp Roundhouse in Crookwell designed by Lucas Martin from Randall Dutaillis, Architects Builder Josh Proudman. Jane’s House in Shepherds Ground Ecovillage, Butterwick. Architect Gregory Burgess Architects, Melbourne and Builder Shane Hannan from Hannan 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 to lower emissions and combat climate change.It calls for Coordinated 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 hemp home!
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 Paul Dass Memorial Prize. The design also won a prize 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 Green and built by Prostyle Building is Canberra’s first hemp Read more…