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-Lime Construction Workshop
by Dave Crabill
/ April 13, 2022
Get hands-on with hempcrete! Join us for a FREE workshop on Saturday, April 30th at Grow Green MI in Whitmore Lake. Learn to mix and apply this revolutionary carbon-negative building […] …
Hemp Building Materials Clear Hurdle for Inclusion in U.S. Building Codes
by Dave Crabill
/ April 7, 2022
This week in New York, the International Code Council (ICC) approved Hemp-lime (Hempcrete), Proposal_RB316-22 for the International Residential Code (IRC). This is the first step toward the ICC’s formal adoption […] …
Hempcrete Panels: The Future of Sustainable Home Construction On this episode of iHemp Hour, we sat down with Matt from Homeland Hempcrete to explore how prefabricated hempcrete panels are making […] …
If we can get through the approval process in two weeks, we have a very, very good chance of getting this all the way through.” — Jacob Waddell, Executive Director […] …
The Good Works of Hemp Harvest Works and Bish Enterprises
by Dave Crabill
/ October 28, 2021
In this iHemp Hour, Dave and Blaine talk with Andrew Bish and Karen from Bish Enterprises and Hemp Harvest Works about innovative hemp harvesting solutions—from multi-height sickle mowers to super […] …
Hempcrete Workshop
by Dave Crabill
/ October 21, 2021
Hempcrete is a lightweight, carbon-negative building material made from hemp hurd, lime, and water. It delivers natural insulation, fire resistance, pest resistance, and moisture control—making it one of the safest […] …
Rachel Berry, CEO of Illinois Hemp Grower’s Association, Secretary of the US Hemp Building Association, Eric McKee, Founder & CEO of Wndr and Founder of the US Hemp Building Association & Director of Strategic Growth and Jeffrey Cole, Owner & Founder of US Hemp Brokerage LLC
by Dave Crabill
/ June 17, 2021
This iHemp Hour features a powerhouse panel of hemp pioneers: Rachel Berry, Eric McKee, and Jeff Cole. They discuss the future of hempcrete, which scored a perfect zero on fire […] …
Bruce Dietzen, Founder, Carbon Negative Fiber, Renew Sports Cars joins the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ April 8, 2021
Bruce Deietzen create a hemp car, Renew Design (parent of Renew Sports Cars), that pursues Henry Ford’s vision of a world where everything possible is made from carbon neutral or […] …
Greg Wilson of Hempwood discusses hemp as a sustainable wood substitute on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ December 16, 2020
The idea of using hemp as a sustainable wood substitute was inspired by the experiences of the founder, Greg Wilson, while he was working for a bamboo flooring company years […] …
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen and Jeffrey Cole of US Hemp Brokerage on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ October 15, 2020
Chase Hubbard with The Jacobsen has been reporting on hemp and the hemp markets. He will explore the hemp market and what trends he is observing in the hemp industry. …