Hemp Building Material
Hemp building materials, such as hempcrete and hemp-based insulation, provide a sustainable, carbon-sequestering alternative to traditional construction products. These bio-based materials are prized for their high thermal resistance, breathability, and resistance to mold and fire, offering a regenerative solution for energy-efficient architecture. As the industry evolves, Michigan-grown hemp is increasingly utilized to create durable, non-toxic structures that lock carbon into the built environment for decades.
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Hemp Building Workshop Success
by Dave Crabill
/ September 15, 2025
With a total of thirty participants, the event drew in a powerful mix of voices including professors, lobbyists, builders, architects, real estate agents, farmers, entrepreneurs, and even private homeowners who […] …
Building a Healthy Home with Hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ July 20, 2023
A Michigan woman with severe chemical sensitivities is getting a lifeline: Hemp for Humanity has launched the Canary Homes project to build her a 1,010 sq ft hempcrete home—the first […] …
We learned from hemp building expert Cody Ley and professor Glenn Wilcox about alternative building materials like hemp-lime and fungi. …
UM Professor Glenn Wilcox on Building with Hemp & Fungi
by Dave Crabill
/ March 30, 2023
University of Michigan architecture professor Glenn Wilcox is pushing the boundaries of sustainable design by growing furniture from mycelium and hemp. In this episode, he reveals how a 14-month sailing […] …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first opportunities for public input on new programs focused on lower carbon construction materials made possible by a $350 million investment from […] …
Investing in Hemp Building with Ray Kaderli
by Dave Crabill
/ February 3, 2023
The ICC has officially approved hemp as a building material—and Michigan is gearing up to build. Ray Cattery, incoming president of the US Hemp Building Association, breaks down what the […] …
What’s New in Hemp Construction
by Dave Crabill
/ November 10, 2022
Cody Ley of Hemp for Humanity is planning to build 20 hemp-based homes in Detroit using locally-sourced materials from underserved Michigan farmers—and he’s solving technical challenges like thermal bridging along […] …
US Hemp Builders Association Updates with Henry Gage Jr
by Dave Crabill
/ October 6, 2022
iHemp Michigan has been a major proponent of hemp for fiber and grain. While grain is taking longer with the research required, we just received great news on the fiber […] …
Episode 109: Building with Hemp
by Dave Crabill
/ June 23, 2022
Kim Croes started her hempcrete company, FiberFort, in Detroit, Michigan with the hopes of making a positive impact on the earth. Currently a painter, she is making her transition into […] …
Talking about Hemp-Lime
by Dave Crabill
/ April 18, 2022
Hempcrete just cleared a major hurdle. The International Code Council has recommended approval of hempcrete for inclusion in the U.S. International Residential Code—a landmark achievement years in the making. On […] …