Getting council approval for hemp buildings isn’t as hard as you think. In this talk from Hemp Connect, building designer and Hemp Building Directory co-founder Kirstie Wulf breaks down the process, explains key terms like planning permits, building permits, DA, CDC, and performance solutions, and shows why materials like hempcrete can easily meet the Building Code of Australia requirements.
For an in depth dive check out Kirsties article on the Hemp Building Directory about Approvals for Hempcrete Buildings, by Kirstie Wulf, Speaker session from Hemp Connect 2025
Check out more videos:
- Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design & HBD interview at Hemp-Connect 2025
- Approvals for Hempcrete Buildings, by Kirstie Wulf, Speaker session from Hemp Connect 2025
- Hemp Building Australia YouTube channel fore many more videos
Kirstie covers:
✅ The difference between one-step and two-step approval processes
✅ How hempcrete fits into existing building codes
✅ What “deemed to satisfy” vs “performance solutions” means
✅ The role of CodeMark certification and engineers
✅ Why natural building materials can meet compliance without extra hurdles
Whether you’re an owner-builder, designer, or supplier, this video will help you understand how to navigate the building approval process for hempcrete and other natural materials.
