Hemp: the Creation of a New Design Genre- The Past, Present, & Future

Bob will share his life path, his philosophy on creating architecture and why hemp will spark a scientific, migratory and cultural renaissance for centuries.This conversation will be led by Myrna James. James is a publisher, journalist, and interpreter of high tech. Her publication Apogeo Spatial illuminates how data from space is used to study the earth for the sake of humanity.A full-service architectural firm, Escher Design was founded in 1988 in Dorset, Vermont. Bob envisioned a company whose primary objective was to deliver the unique vision of each client without compromising artistic excellence, innovation and attention to detail. That commitment served him well and his practice flourished.Bob hails from an impressive family of builders and engineers whose projects include New York’s original Yankee Stadium and Switzerland’s Gotthard Tunnel.A practicing architect for over thirty years, his firm features a national portfolio of completed projects in numerous states including New York, Virginia, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Vermont.A few years ago, his son, Alex, introduced him to industrial hemp. Sustainable and eco- friendly, the ancient plant’s versatility is legendary in the building industry. From hempcrete walls that regulate indoor air quality to toxic-free paints, carpets, textiles and upholstery, hemp is well poised to revolutionize the building industry. With an eye toward the future, Alex joined the firm and the duo embarked on a mission to create the aesthetic of hempcrete by developing and producing a proprietary hemp wall system.In 2017 Escher Design completed the WNDER Workshop, the first permitted hempcrete structure in Denver Colorado.In 2019 Alex founded Hemp Hollow Consulting.In 2019, Bob was elected the first president of the United States Hemp Building Association.Ready to challenge old standards and eager to inspire novel solutions, Escher Design finds itself at the forefront of innovation in 2021. With hemp based projects scheduled for construction in Vermont, New York State, Missouri and Denver, they will have ample opportunity to elevate architecture to a new level, in the US and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.