HEMPSTEADS: Architectural Details for Hemp Lime Construction by Tim Callahan
Designing with hemp-lime for non-toxic, natural architecture
Timothy Callahan, a pioneering natural building architect and experienced hemp-lime builder, offers architects, builders, and eco-conscious homeowners a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly hemp-lime structures. Callahan's visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings across the United States. This book showcases Callahan's innovative approach to natural building.
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 covers 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
Includes the International Code Council's 2024 International Residential Code Appendix BLHemplime (Hempcrete) Construction
Designing with hemp-lime for non-toxic, natural architecture
Timothy Callahan, a pioneering natural building architect and experienced hemp-lime builder, offers architects, builders, and eco-conscious homeowners a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly hemp-lime structures. Callahan's visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings across the United States. This book showcases Callahan's innovative approach to natural building.
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 covers 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
Includes the International Code Council's 2024 International Residential Code Appendix BLHemplime (Hempcrete) Construction
Designing with hemp-lime for non-toxic, natural architecture
Timothy Callahan, a pioneering natural building architect and experienced hemp-lime builder, offers architects, builders, and eco-conscious homeowners a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly hemp-lime structures. Callahan's visionary and practical architectural details are the culmination of a portfolio of completed hemp-lime buildings across the United States. This book showcases Callahan's innovative approach to natural building.
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 covers 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
Includes the International Code Council's 2024 International Residential Code Appendix BLHemplime (Hempcrete) Construction
