A very exciting DA lodged to Innerwest Council today for a new 'Hempcrete' secondary dwelling in Annandale.
The building materials selected aim to create an energy efficient and sustainable home that will be exemplary to developments in the local area.
"I look at the range of materials out there and I cannot find one that can match HEMP. I can't find one that has such a low embodied energy, that locks carbon in [and] has such a low environmental impact." - Kevin McCloud
Advantages of Hempcrete include;
High Thermal Insulation
50-80% energy savings
Fire proof
Termite Resistant
Breathable Walls
Prevents Mould
CO2 Sequestration (108kg/1sq.m)
Negative Carbon Footprint
Healthy Living Environment
Inherently Airtight
High Acoustic Performance
No Waste
Low Air Infiltration
Zero Land Fill
High Acoustic Performance
No Waste
Low Air Infiltration
Zero Land Fill