Hemp Building Material
Hemp building materials, such as hempcrete and hemp-based insulation, provide a sustainable, carbon-sequestering alternative to traditional construction products. These bio-based materials are prized for their high thermal resistance, breathability, and resistance to mold and fire, offering a regenerative solution for energy-efficient architecture. As the industry evolves, Michigan-grown hemp is increasingly utilized to create durable, non-toxic structures that lock carbon into the built environment for decades.
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Hemp-Lime Construction Workshop
by Dave Crabill
/ April 13, 2022
Get hands-on with hempcrete! Join us for a FREE workshop on Saturday, April 30th at Grow Green MI in Whitmore Lake. Learn to mix and apply this revolutionary carbon-negative building materialโnow officially recognized in the U.S. building code. All ages welcome, and one lucky participant takes home a handcrafted hemp dog house! No experience necessaryโjust bring your curiosity and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Hemp Building Materials Clear Hurdle for Inclusion in U.S. Building Codes
by Dave Crabill
/ April 7, 2022
This week in New York, the International Code Council (ICC) approved Hemp-lime (Hempcrete), Proposal_RB316-22 for the International Residential Code (IRC). This is the first step toward the ICCโs formal adoption of hempcrete as an officially recognized residential building material!
Hempcrete Panels: The Future of Sustainable Home Construction On this episode of iHemp Hour, we sat down with Matt from Homeland Hempcrete to explore how prefabricated hempcrete panels are making […] ...
If we can get through the approval process in two weeks, we have a very, very good chance of getting this all the way through.” โ Jacob Waddell, Executive Director of the US Hemp Building Association, on their historic IRC submission. In this iHemp Hour, we dive deep into hempcrete’s journey toward mainstream building code acceptance, the science behind hemp-lime binders, and why the fiber and grain industries must thrive for hemp building to succeed. Plus: an update on USHBA board member Sergey Kovalenkov, who remains in Ukraine helping refugees while his family safely crossed into Romania. This is the conversation every hemp building enthusiast needs to hear.
The Good Works of Hemp Harvest Works and Bish Enterprises
by Dave Crabill
/ October 28, 2021
In this iHemp Hour, Dave and Blaine talk with Andrew Bish and Karen from Bish Enterprises and Hemp Harvest Works about innovative hemp harvesting solutionsโfrom multi-height sickle mowers to super crop headersโalong with real-world challenges in fiber, grain, decortication, vet involvement, and building the infrastructure needed to scale industrial hemp in the U.S.
Hempcrete Workshop
by Dave Crabill
/ October 21, 2021
Hempcrete is a lightweight, carbon-negative building material made from hemp hurd, lime, and water. It delivers natural insulation, fire resistance, pest resistance, and moisture controlโmaking it one of the safest and most sustainable choices for modern construction. Learn why builders, homeowners, and educators across Michigan are turning to hempcrete and how iHemp Michigan is helping communities explore this innovative material through hands-on workshops.
Rachel Berry, CEO of Illinois Hemp Growerโs Association, Secretary of the US Hemp Building Association, Eric McKee, Founder & CEO of Wndr and Founder of the US Hemp Building Association & Director of Strategic Growth and Jeffrey Cole, Owner & Founder of US Hemp Brokerage LLC
by Dave Crabill
/ June 17, 2021
This iHemp Hour features a powerhouse panel of hemp pioneers: Rachel Berry, Eric McKee, and Jeff Cole. They discuss the future of hempcrete, which scored a perfect zero on fire safety tests, and the industry’s exciting shift to sustainable goods. ‘It’s all really exciting to see us go from a CBD product… into more industrial and consumer goods,’ says Jeff Cole.
Bruce Dietzen, Founder, Carbon Negative Fiber, Renew Sports Cars joins the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ April 8, 2021
Bruce Deietzen create a hemp car, Renew Design (parent of Renew Sports Cars), that pursues Henry Fordโs vision of a world where everything possible is made from carbon neutral or negative plant materials.
Greg Wilson of Hempwood discusses hemp as a sustainable wood substitute on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ December 16, 2020
The idea of using hemp as a sustainable wood substitute was inspired by the experiences of the founder, Greg Wilson, while he was working for a bamboo flooring company years ago.
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen and Jeffrey Cole of US Hemp Brokerage on the iHemp Hour
by Dave Crabill
/ October 15, 2020
Chase Hubbard with The Jacobsen has been reporting on hemp and the hemp markets. He will explore the hemp market and what trends he is observing in the hemp industry.