Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Hempcrete
About the challenge
Hemp fibre mixed with lime produces a building material that insulates, locks up carbon and naturally controls moisture levels.
- To create ecological forms of construction.
Description
The stalks of hemp plants combined with lime have been used to create an ecological efficient wall structure that locks up carbon and provides good insulation and moisture control. A growing band of pioneers have built their homes with this promising and innovative construction that is now being seriously considered as a viable option by main stream housing providers.
Areas of impact
Ecology
- Green Building.
See also
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOZzXYgl7-s
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL04EC6FA57687CD4D
- http://www.hemp-limeconstruct.co.uk/hempcrete.html
| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages NetworkGEN Europe |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/hempcrete/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Hempcrete". Appropedia. Retrieved June 9, 2026. |