HempBuild Magazine: News About the Hemp Building Industry
Hemp Building: Looking Ahead for 2023
If hemp building products can shave off just a sliver of the annual $2.7 trillion U.S. building industry revenue, the industry can be brought to profitability and prices can lower to match those of conventional construction materials, advocates believe.
Hemp Building Trade Association Elects New Board
The trade association for hemp building in the United States announced a new slate of directors after members voted in an election that ended December 9.
US Dept. of Energy Supporting Hemp Building Products
The US Department of Energy is encouraging hemp building products in a program designed to bring innovative and carbon-sequestering green building materials to market.
Hemp Refugee Housing Built in Morshyn, Ukraine
Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy Kovalenkov was well into a mission to bring environmentally friendly, healthy hempcrete living spaces to Ukrainian citizens.
California's New Carbon Laws Could Promote Hemp Construction
California is leading the way in reducing carbon emissions with the passing of Assembly Bill 2446 which aims to significantly reduce the amount of embodied carbon in new construction projects.
Biobased Hemp-Lime Slashes Embodied Carbon
Graham Durrant, Founder of UK-based Hemp-Lime Spray Ltd., has over 30 years of building and design experience, focusing on environmentally friendly methods.
US Hemp Building Association Elections in Full Swing
Elections for all seven board of director seats of the US hemp building trade association are taking place online. Voting for leadership of the US Hemp Building Association ends December 9.
Fargo Mini-Homes Compare Hemp and ‘Conventional’ Builds
Twin houses built side-by-side on 10th Street in Fargo, ND, will compare the building and operational costs of hemp-lime insulation and “conventional” building, as well as the resilience and health environment in each type of building.
Tucson Hemp Workshop Explores Hemp Building Materials
Micaela Machado, general contractor and founder of Old Pueblo Hemp Co, believes the best introduction to building with hemp is for people to just get their hands on it.
Prize-Winning Pitches for Hemp Building Companies
A million here, a half-a-million there — hemp building companies are coming to the attention of investors and pitch competitions as the industry becomes more visible.
Hemp Holiday Hint, Hint, Hinting…
As a hemp builder, when your loved ones ask you for gift ideas, does your mind freeze? Are you dreading a stocking full of online retailer gift cards? Instead, send some hints with the links here.