Hemp Building

Hemp is rapidly gaining recognition as a high-performance, low-carbon building material. Best known for hempcrete, hemp is also being used in engineered hemp-based timber and panel products that support more sustainable construction practices.

Hempcrete is a bio-composite made from hemp hurd and a lime-based binder. It offers excellent thermal performance, breathability, fire resistance, and long-term carbon storage, making it well suited to Australia’s climate and the growing demand for healthier, more energy-efficient buildings.

Business and Corporate members from this sector

A big thank you to our business and corporate members whose financial contribution helps us continue our work. 

Hemp Building News

Australian Hemp Masonry Company (Corporate Member)

AHM is one of Australia’s most experienced and technically rigorous hemp construction specialists...

Hemp Building Directory (HBD) (Business Member)

Hemp Building Directory (HBD) is Australia’s independent, industry-led platform dedicated to...

Hempwood Samples

Hempwood Samples are now close to completing testing and, over the next year, should be ready to...

Building with Hemp, Building Community: New Zealand Workshops Strengthen Local Skills

By Klara Marosszeky | Managing Director Australian Hemp Masonry Company Over the past few months...

Rapid Build Showcases the Power of Hemp — Otetto’s Living Canvas Panels Installed in Just 4 Days

Northern Rivers, NSW — Innovative hemp construction company Otetto has successfully completed the...

Exploring the Future of Timber at Parliament House

By Harrison Marsh | Otetto Mid-October, we were proud to attend the Sustainable Timber Solutions...

Industry Response to the Senate Inquiry

Industry Response to the Senate Inquiry: Opportunities for the Development of an Industrial Hemp...

China Visit: Exploring Fiber, Plastics and Board Innovation for Hemp’s Next Leap

By Colin Steddy Hemp Inside Pty Ltd | iHemp NSW Executive Member In late July 2025, I headed to...

On the road to a hemp home!

By Janet Price Hemp Farmer | Treasurer, iHemp NSW Part 1 – The beginnings Have you ever viewed...

Rethinking the Future of Australian Homes with Prefabricated Hemp SIPs

Written by Amanda Marsh | Co-Founder, Otetto® August 2025 As someone deeply invested in creating...

Hemp & the power of perseverance

Written by Connie Minos | August 2025 EO, iHemp NSW | Director, Ashford Hemp Industries The picture...

Understanding Health Hazards in Hemp Processing

By Dr Maggie Davidson MAIOH, Senior Lecturer, Environmental Health & Occupation Hygiene, School...

Hemp Building Directory

Thinking about building with hemp? A good place to start is the Hemp Building Directory! Launched in...

Navigating Challenges in Hemp Farming

By Connie Minos, iHemp NSW Executive Officer Director, Ashford Hemp Industries.  What a wet month...

Success with Hemp at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show

By Colin Steddy, Hemp Inside This year, I had the great privilege of joining Happy Soils (Andrew...

Lithgow Women’s Shed in progress

40 cubic meters of hempcrete that cloak what will be a high-performance building. The volunteers...

An Industrial Hemp Hub for NSW Central West

YOUR INVITED TO A Meeting to discuss the formation of an Industrial Hemp Hub for the NSW Central...

Ashford Hemp Industries processing for the building industry

  Leon and Connie Minos have been riding a wave of increased enthusiasm and demand for their...

“Little Experiments, Big Crises” By: Amanda Marsh from Otetto 

By iHempNSW member Amanda Marsh from Otetto  On September 26th, we were invited to participate in a...

A 25 year relationship with industrial hemp

A 25 year relationship with industrial hemp A pioneer and well respected champion of hempcrete...

Meet Otetto: the team that’s revolutionising off-the-plan home designs

Designing architectural building products by harnessing the power of hemp...

News from The Australian Hemp Masonry Company

Upcoming Hemp Construction Workshops - Latest research and new build on the horizon...

Bellingen Industrial Hemp Workshop

A group of local landowners came together to learn and share information about building with hemp...

Hemp Building Resoruces

The Hemp Building Directory

The Hemp Building Directory is a proud Business Member of iHemp NSW.

To learn more about building with hemp head to the Hemp Building Directory that connects you with builders, designers, suppliers, and educators working with hempcrete and hemp-based building products. Whether you’re researching materials, planning a build, or looking to work with experienced professionals, these resources are here to support your journey.

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