Earlier this month our analyst, Dermot Moore attended the 11th Hemp Symposium in the Netherlands. Over the course of two days there were a variety of demonstrations and speakers. Here is is overview.
Our projects re-define Net-Zero Homes, combining innovations in bio-construction materials with modern and elevated living.
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After exhibiting at Groundswell in June, we reflect on what visitors to our stand had to say about the future of hemp.
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Passive Vs Active housing is a nuanced debate examining sustainability and reliance on electricity. We look at how these approaches differ and the standards set by the government.
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Announcing our partnership with Cibus21. An HGV retrofitting solution that will revolutionise HGV transportation and deliver enormous cross-industry benefits.
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In late September, we hosted our first CPD, with presenters including Professor Tom Woolley. Before releasing the videos we have decided to offer an overview of the presentations, beginning with Tom's
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One of our most frequently asked questions is about how our prices compare to conventional insulation. The benefits of hemp insulation are multi-layered and don't stop when you leave the house.
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We've looked at rural-urban linkage now to shine a spotlight on agritourism. We look at how it reconnects people to the land while helping improve sustainability.
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Our increasing urbanisation has cut us off from the environment. We look at studies and see what we should do to reconnect our roots od survival.
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Hemp started with promising beginnings. As a versatile crop, hemp was used widely for sails, clothing, fishing nets, and much more. We explore the next chapter for this wonder plant.
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Flooding is an annual problem impacting everyone, from the plains of America and the farmlands of Europe to the inner cities of China. We look at the considered natural solutions.
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What lessons have been learnt from the Covid 19 pandemic, and what does this mean for the environment?
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We're hosting our first hemp CPD event in collaboration with Margent Farm in the most picturesque surroundings. Read all about who will be presenting on the day.
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Is meat in our future? We look at how farming is adapting to climate change and the challenges it poses for the future.
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We look at how natural materials can benefit more than the construction industry. Natural materials can benefit farmers and communities, improving our health and, essentially the health of the planet.
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We look at the heroes of the sustainable construction world. In particular, one company that has pioneered ecological building using hemp.
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Could hemp be the solution to cooling down our homes and saving the planet? We take a look at a project in Ein Hod, Israel.
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Could we use hemp day-to-day? Can you recycle hemp? Is hemp an alternative to traditional wood-based functional products around the home? This week we find out!
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Looking at the trailblazers in sustainable design. There are some great projects happening around the UK and Europe, and this week we look at a few that are leading the way.
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How we construct our buildings affects those who build them and the end-user. This week we look at how.
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This week we take a look at bast fibres, their benefits and properties. The modern age has been unkind to these crops, but a resurgence has begun.
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Hemp is ingrained in our history and culture.