A pioneer and well respected champion of hempcrete, Klara Marosszeky, Founder & Managing Director of Australian Hemp Masonry shares her 25 year relationship with industrial hemp.
“Emissions reduction was a core part of our vision, so regional partnerships and collaborations were essential. Introducing a novel building product like hemp required demonstrating its benefits plus its emissions reduction potential to stakeholders, including politicians. Building examples and partnerships across the country helped us gain acceptance and support.”
Participating in the the NSW Hemp Industry Taskforce in 2024 has made me really optimistic that we’ve finally broken some ground.
We are continuously involved in R&D with universities, currently collecting data on thermals, acoustics, and indoor air quality at UTS. We aim to reduce costs while maintaining performance through prefab construction and material innovations.
Our primary goal remains to establish hemp construction as a mainstream option by building partnerships with Australian farmers and processors to ensure a reliable high quality supply chain. This is essential for addressing emissions reduction in the built environment and ensuring positive outcomes for future generations.