The Revolutionary Power of Biobased Materials with Jacob Waddell

In this episode of SPACES, Jacob Waddell from the Hemp Building Institute discusses the potential of hemp and other biobased materials in the construction industry, his journey into the field, and the challenges faced in promoting hemp as a sustainable building material. He emphasizes the importance of education, policy changes, and market understanding to overcome barriers to adoption. The discussion also touches on the current state of the hemp industry, funding challenges, and the future vision for integrating hemp into affordable housing and sustainable building practices.As mentioned in the episode:Hemp Building InstituteSPACES Episode 187: How Hemp is Changing Construction Amid Rising Costs with Cameron McIntoshSPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesU.S. Hemp Building AssociationBio-Based Materials CollectiveLiving Future 2025If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:DATMUnstruct