This wall segment was used to demonstrate hempcrete installation practices, test binder mix and equipment solutions, and work out the details of formwork against a timber frame. Exposed to the elements, it will test durability over time.
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In a previous post, we shared that we tested 86 hempcrete samples for thermal resistance. Here, we share the details of how we tested all these blocks.
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We’ve developed many different hempcrete mixes in order to find what works best for our New England climate. Join us for a sneak peak into our hempcrete shop and studio as we engage in making block tests.
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As a nascent industry, hempcrete is still building a supply chain. US builders naturally want to use US-grown hemp. There’s just a little hiccup - the supply chains are still being developed and refined. This creates a challenge, and an opportunity, to use local materials. We share our step-by-step process of making building materials from local CBD stalk.
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Sunchokes or Jeruslem Artichokes, provde beauty, food, and stalks which can be used in construction!
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By sourcing local materials, we can confirm the carbon and social benefits of our material choices. There’s nothing like seeing the fields that materials are grown in, of looking the farmer in the eye and shaking their hand. We support local farmers, processors, and manufacturers because we value accountability.
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