Building with Hemp
This represents one of the first local uses of a local hemp crop. We can’t wait to see some more local examples.
Some links to specific applications from around the worlds.
Suffolk Housing Project
“Our unique project to build homes out of hemp, and compare their performance to brick and block built houses”
http://www.suffolkhousing.org/pages/hempage.html
Tradical
“Tradical® Hemcrete products are high-technology construction products specifically developed and patented by the LHOIST group. They provide one of the best opportunities for low impact, sustainable construction technologies to deliver environmental and health benefits.”
http://www.lhoist.co.uk/tradical/
Adnam’s Hemp Brewery
“Adnams Distribution Centre, Southwold, Suffolk
The project saw the creation of a 4,400 square metre warehouse which trialled a new construction method utilising hemp, lime and chalk blocks to create the walls.”
http://www.haymills.com/project_print.php?id=51
The Art of the Living Building
This masonry traditional lime and hemp bio-thermal cure the homes of modern pathologies (eg humidity), restores and enhances the old buildings, on all media and in all climates. It allows the creation of an organic architecture ecological living in comfort and fertile.
(French Translation)