EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 50 MIN
Hemp Homes: A home-grown building material that saves the earth.
from Homefullness · host Zola Rose
In this episode of the Homefulness Show, host Zola Rose engages with Jo, the chair of the Hemp Builders Association in New Zealand, and Barbara, a resident of a hempcrete home, to explore the benefits and potential of hempcrete as a sustainable building material. Jo discusses hempcrete's ability to sequester carbon, its role in mitigating the housing crisis, and its use in community-driven, regenerative housing models. Barbara shares her personal experience of building and living in a hempcrete home, highlighting its thermal and acoustic properties. The episode also covers exciting updates, including the support from the Home Foundation, the introduction of an assistant producer, and the launch of a Patreon page for community support. Additionally, Zola Rose provides information about upcoming events organized by the Women Revolutionizing Housing Network and the Common Ground consultancy. Related links: https://www.commonground.net.nz/ https://hba.nz/ Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Hempcrete and Its Benefits 01:47 Welcome to the Homefullness Show 02:35 Exciting Announcements and Sponsorships 04:54 The Impact of Recent Weather Events 06:03 Introduction to Hemp Homes with Joe and Barbara 07:16 The Climate Crisis and Construction Industry 10:50 Hempcrete: A Sustainable Building Solution 16:10 The Process of Building with Hempcrete 22:01 Innovative Uses and Future of Hempcrete 23:58 Introduction to Hempcrete Blocks 24:21 Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Hempcrete 25:58 Thermal and Environmental Advantages 27:45 Fire Resistance and Building Code Compliance 28:30 Personal Experience with Hempcrete Homes 32:41 Challenges and Solutions in Hempcrete Construction 38:07 Community and Environmental Impact 44:44 Future of Hempcrete and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the Homefulness Show, host Zola Rose engages with Jo, the chair of the Hemp Builders Association in New Zealand, and Barbara, a resident of a hempcrete home, to explore the benefits and potential of hempcrete as a sustainable building material. Jo discusses hempcrete's ability to sequester carbon, its role in mitigating the housing crisis, and its use in community-driven, regenerative housing models. Barbara shares her personal experience of building and living in a hempcrete home, highlighting its thermal and acoustic properties. The episode also covers exciting updates, including the support from the Home Foundation, the introduction of an assistant producer, and the launch of a Patreon page for community support. Additionally, Zola Rose provides information about upcoming events organized by the Women Revolutionizing Housing Network and the Common Ground consultancy. Related links: https://www.commonground.net.nz/ https://hba.nz/ Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Hempcrete and Its Benefits 01:47 Welcome to the Homefullness Show 02:35 Exciting Announcements and Sponsorships 04:54 The Impact of Recent Weather Events 06:03 Introduction to Hemp Homes with Joe and Barbara 07:16 The Climate Crisis and Construction Industry 10:50 Hempcrete: A Sustainable Building Solution 16:10 The Process of Building with Hempcrete 22:01 Innovative Uses and Future of Hempcrete 23:58 Introduction to Hempcrete Blocks 24:21 Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Hempcrete 25:58 Thermal and Environmental Advantages 27:45 Fire Resistance and Building Code Compliance 28:30 Personal Experience with Hempcrete Homes 32:41 Challenges and Solutions in Hempcrete Construction 38:07 Community and Environmental Impact 44:44 Future of Hempcrete and Final Thoughts
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