Commercial and residential architects will be able to more easily design for US buildings using hemp-lime (hempcrete) thanks to new technical resources released this week through the US Hemp Building Association. “US architects who want to design homes and the big multi-story hemp-lime projects that are popping up in Europe have been frustrated because there’s […]
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As featured on HempAware Radio! Listen in and read the show notes, below: Hemp Bricks to Build a Better Future with Derek Wolf of Hemp and Block, LLC Welcome to Hempaware Radio, where we explore the world of hemp innovation and entrepreneurship. In today’s episode, our host Tyler Hemp speaks with Derek Wolf, the co-founder
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Prototype pics for what I’m calling “Hempy Mortar!” How about using hemp and other insulating aggregate to create load bearing mortar (similar to a “Type N” mortar for above-grade masonry) with R value?? Yes I’m talking about eliminating any potential cold bridging that may happen with conventional cement:sand mortar. How to make insulating hempy mortar
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Have you heard? There’s a shortage of Portland cement that (almost) no one is talking about. It’s gotten bad enough that contractors are delaying jobs and weighing lay-offs. The good news, is that hempcrete (or hemp-lime) construction is a highly sustainable alternative that can help relieve the shortages. Portland cement: always there… until it’s not
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