A fast plant for rapid shifts in construction – how the ancient supercrop Hemp can help build low carbon homes

By Rapid Transition Alliance Staff, Rapid Transition Alliance

There is now a huge opportunity to scale up this kind of building, while also bringing a decent living to farmers from a crop that is environmentally sustainable to grow.

Of hemp’s many uses, one of the most promising could be in construction

By Nate Berg, Ensia

“Hempcrete,” made from the woody core of hemp, is showing promise as an environmentally friendly building material.