Hemp Homes: A home-grown building material that saves the earth.

In this episode of the Homefulness Show, host Zola Rose engages  with Jo, the chair of the Hemp Builders Association in New Zealand, and Barbara, a resident of a hempcrete home, to explore the benefits and potential of hempcrete as a sustainable building material.

Jo discusses hempcrete's ability to sequester carbon, its role in mitigating the housing crisis, and its use in community-driven, regenerative housing models. Barbara shares her personal experience of building and living in a hempcrete home, highlighting its thermal and acoustic properties.

The episode also covers exciting updates, including the support from the Home Foundation, the introduction of an assistant producer, and the launch of a Patreon page for community support. Additionally, Zola Rose provides information about upcoming events organized by the Women Revolutionizing Housing Network and the Common Ground consultancy.

Related links:

https://www.commonground.net.nz/

https://hba.nz/

 

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Hempcrete and Its Benefits

01:47 Welcome to the Homefullness Show

02:35 Exciting Announcements and Sponsorships

04:54 The Impact of Recent Weather Events

06:03 Introduction to Hemp Homes with Joe and Barbara

07:16 The Climate Crisis and Construction Industry

10:50 Hempcrete: A Sustainable Building Solution

16:10 The Process of Building with Hempcrete

22:01 Innovative Uses and Future of Hempcrete

23:58 Introduction to Hempcrete Blocks

24:21 Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Hempcrete

25:58 Thermal and Environmental Advantages

27:45 Fire Resistance and Building Code Compliance

28:30 Personal Experience with Hempcrete Homes

32:41 Challenges and Solutions in Hempcrete Construction

38:07 Community and Environmental Impact

44:44 Future of Hempcrete and Final Thoughts