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We’re excited to announce that Shelter Building Design has been featured on the Hemp Building Directory! This recognition marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable building practices. A
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Initially built with a workshop this versatile Hempcrete Granny Flat is a unique space was first used as a serene yoga studio. It has since been expertly converted into a comfortable two-bedroom secondary dwelling or granny flat. This project showcases the flexibility and sustainability of hempcrete construction, offering an eco-friendly living solution that adapts to your needs.
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At the recent Australia Industrial Hemp Conference (AIHC) in Pokolbin, NSW, Kirstie Wulf delivered a compelling presentation on the benefits of building with hemp. A passionate advocate for sustainable construction, Wulf highlighted hemp’s potential to transform the building industry through its environmental, economic, and practical advantages.
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They say good things come in small packages. That’s certainly true for the fondly named ‘Hempy’ – a small hempcrete house built on a block with the highest bushfire rating, BAL-FZ, in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.
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The Culburra Hemp House consists of three intersecting pavilions, two of which are tilted off parallel to the boundary to face true north for maximum solar control. The hempcrete walls provide a good combination of insulation and thermal mass.
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The Hazelbrook Hemp House was part of the BDAA National Awards held in Melbourne, Kirstie received a commendation at BDAA awards.
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Thick hempcrete walls on this flame zone hempcrete house contribute to the peace and warmth inside this lovely Blue Mountains Home. “With its insulative and thermal mass properties plus its breathability, carbon-negative hempcrete is something of a dream building material. Happily, it’s also becoming more widely available in Australia.” Building designer Kirstie Wulf explains what’s
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