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HEMPSTEADS: Architectural Details for Hemp-Lime Construction

By Timothy Callahan

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Designing with hemp-lime for non-toxic, natural construction

Designing with hemp-lime for non-toxic, natural architecture Hempsteads is a resource of proven, workable natural building details to help architects and design professionals succeed in designing with this renewable, eco-friendly material.

Asheville NC-based Timothy Callahan served as a US Navy architect and developed a career as a pioneering building designer and experienced hemp-lime builder. Callahan’s visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings in Asheville and across the United States.

A Download Library of architectural details is also available.

Includes complete 2024 International Residential Code Appendix BL Hemp-Lime (Hempcrete) Construction and Commentary

Hempsteads is a resource of proven, workable natural building details that can help architects and design professionals succeed in designing with this renewable, non-toxic material.

The book includes more than 40 design details and best practices for designing with hempcrete for :

• In situ (hand-packed) and spray applications

• Lime Binder

• Structural Requirements

• Stud Placement

• Windows

• Doors

• Wall bracing

• Electrical and Plumbing Rough In

• Roof and overhangs

• Foundations

• Application of Lime Plasters

• 165 pages with 30+ illustrations and 40 design details

• ISBN: 979-8-9854193-6-8