Hempcrete Construction Clears Hurdle in US Building Codes
Hemp building materials moved one step closer on the path toward certification in US building codes at a Rochester, NY hearing of the International Code …
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Ten future materials that could change the way we build
Following news that hemp could be used as a low-cost, low-carbon way of reinforcing concrete, here are 10 promising new construction materials including plastic that’s stronger than …
Hemp building association calls for overhaul of performance criteria
Current methods for measuring the energy performance of building materials are flawed, and give a false representation of overall performance, according to a recently released position …
South Haven hemp ranch developers pushing for housing units
A company that proposed creating a hemp ranch on 64 acres of property in Geneva Township, is now focused on building 50 small housing units …
‘Explosive’ demand for hurd in Europe is bright signal for hemp building
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 …
10 steps to reducing embodied carbon
By taking these steps upfront, architects can make a big impact during the building stage of a project The need for sustainability in the design, …
Researchers say hemp-based rebar could replace steel in construction
Researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA) say they have developed a hemp‐based rebar reinforcing technology for cement construction…
Lack of rules hinders development in Morocco’s Rif, but co-op keeps building
The Moroccan government last year passed a law that could give impoverished farmers in the country’s Central Rif a chance to give up illegal cannabis …
