Wolf Jordan, who transitioned from the world of traditional construction to become a fierce proponent of natural building solutions, and who inspired ecologically-minded builders the world over, has died at age 75.

Staying true to his unique name, Wolf was far from the average person. He had a quiet demeanor, a sparkle in his eye, and an unruly beard that matched his personality. I was so excited to meet such a kindred spirit; my curiosity and passion for hemp were enhanced tenfold.

A current supply crunch on hemp hurd in Europe, while a temporary inconvenience, signals a major shift forward for the hemp building sector and can advance the development of much-needed processing facilities.