Biogenic Housing with Hempcrete
Description:
Hemp-lime or “hempcrete” is a biogenic building material that can turn the construction industry’s carbon problem on its head. What if our built environment could be a carbon sink that sequestered greenhouse gasses for hundreds of years? The US Department of Energy definition f a “Zero-Emissions Building” includes bio based building materials. Experienced hempcrete builders from Ukraine, New Orleans and San Antonio, TX explore how all-natural hempcrete buildings can reduce energy costs by up to 60 percent and lower embodied carbon in homes and ADUs.
Takeaways
- Learn how hempcrete in Ukraine can rebuild the country with healthy, renewable agricultural materials, all locally sourced.
- Learn how hempcrete emergency housing in New Orleans can provide a quick, mold-resistant and natural shelter for families in crisis.
- A hemp-lime ADU can lower building costs, create a non-toxic living environment and reduce energy bills.
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