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Hemp Building Expert Panel Webinar Thursday, 21 May
6:00 – 7:00pm
7-7:30pm questions
We’re bringing you the iHemp NSW Expert Building Panel.
Interest in building with hemp, particularly hempcrete, is growing alongside ongoing innovation. Like any industry, it faces challenges. For supply chains to stabilise, increased uptake is essential, driven by education, advocacy, and policy.
The construction sector sits at the centre of the climate challenge. By sharing knowledge and real-world examples, we can accelerate a shift toward materials and practices that support both environmental and community outcomes.
Speakers
Narara Ecovillage Hemp House Residents
Megan is a Narara Ecovillage resident and hempcrete homeowner on the Central Coast of NSW. Her home features hempcrete walls, unfired mud brick, and a wealth of recycled materials — built with the help of her village community and designed around passive solar principles and natural finishes throughout.
Donna is a Narara Ecovillage resident whose home combines three natural building materials — hempcrete, rammed earth, and light straw. Designed for passive performance, she’s barely used her air conditioner in six years. The build prioritises recycled materials, food growing, rainwater harvesting, and off-grid energy resilience.
Harrison Marsh | Otetto
Harrison Marsh is on the iHemp NSW executive commitee and the co-founder of Otetto and a driving force behind the development and production of Living Canvas hempcrete SIPs. With a strong background in residential construction, Harrison brings practical building expertise together with a passion for sustainable materials and innovation.
His leadership on the award-winning MBA project in Surry Hills highlighted his commitment to excellence and forward-thinking design. At Otetto, he continues to champion hemp-based solutions that are reshaping the future of construction.
Kirstie Wulf | Shelter Building Design, Hemp Building Directory
Kirstie Wulf is the founder and leader of Shelter Building Design, which she established in 2015 with a passion for creative, sustainable, and high-performance design. As a second-career designer, she blends creativity and scientific precision to craft thoughtful solutions for challenging sites and small projects.
A pioneer in hempcrete construction, Kirstie’s award-winning home was featured in the book Hemp Buildings – 50 International Case Studies. She specialises in natural materials, Passive House design, and bushfire-resilient construction.
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Jeremy Thomas is Secretary of iHemp NSW and a member of the Marketing Sub-Committee, supporting the organisation through clearer communication, stronger member engagement and sector visibility. He works at the intersection of education, advocacy and industry growth, with a particular focus on hemp in the built environment, especially hempcrete and co-founded the Hemp Building Directory with Kirstie Wulf. Much of this mission-driven work sits within Environmentarian, the ethical agency he founded to help purpose-led organisations build credible, effective digital ecosystems.
