Hempstack

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Research Cluster RC5/6

Hemp’s association to narcotics has nearly been outlawed in the Western world. A policy shift has led to a renaissance of the plant in recent years. Yet as one of the first cultivated crops, it has an 8,000-year history, with uses ranging from industrial applications, fuels, textiles, even as a food source. Hempcrete is a potential alternative to many conventional building materials, bringing with it a vast array of benefits, from carbon sequestration to its potential as a locally grown resource. This project is concerned with understanding how to popularise this promising material’s use, through reconsidering its connection to localities and exploring new construction techniques. Our project aims to prove the efficacy of these material processes and construction methods through full scale prototyping.