Building the Future with Hemp

• Conventional concrete frame
• Timber frame
• Heavy-gauge steel frame

Building with our materials does not require prior experience or special training for the application teams. The reason we decided to manufacture the blocks from hemp lies exactly in this matter—we wanted to make natural building and its advantages accessible to everyone, for any architectural plan and in any location.

Until now, a natural home was associated with niche, traditional construction, often in a family or community setting. Our hemp block allows any builder to work with it easily. The construction method remains conventional—only the material changes.

Our block has been tested by the Standards Institute and has a very high fire rating. When mixed with lime and water, the block becomes mineralized—almost like a fossil—and does not ignite easily.

In addition, it is not coated with toxic fire-retardant chemicals. It is a natural material that does not emit toxins.

Hempcrete is not sensitive to pests. The manufacturing process with lime and water ends its function as a living plant, and pests have no interest in it.

However, like any inert material, if a cavity forms inside the block, various pests may choose to make it their home.

Items can be hung on a hemp wall with a 15 cm screw drilled directly into the block. A single screw can hold up to 15 kg; heavier loads require several screws rated for the weight. Light loads can be hung with a regular long nail.

Heavy moving elements—such as a TV on a swing arm, wall cabinets, or a hammock—should be anchored to a concrete beam or column.

If this is known during the design stage, a concrete beam/column can be prepared in advance. If decided later, there is usually a beam at window or door height (in most structures, there is a perimeter beam at the height of the door or window frames).

If no beam exists at the desired height, alternative solutions include a steel element connected to a beam/floor/column. This can be external and decorative or hidden within the block. These solutions allow for changes in the home's design over the years and are always tailored to the weight, location, and design. We are happy to provide personalized advice.

The hemp block is not damaged by moisture. Moisture is part of its breathing process when regulating humidity—it is essentially getting wet and drying constantly during this process.

The great advantage is in cases of plumbing or drainage issues: when this happens, the block will get wet, and the source can be immediately identified. After fixing the problem, the block will dry, and mold or mildew will not form on it.

If the block is hidden and the issue is discovered late (e.g., behind a cabinet), mold or mildew may appear. After repair, allow the block time to dry and scrape off the mold layer—a very quick and easy process.

Yes. Internal partitions made from hemp block benefit from a non-toxic, humidity-regulating, and acoustically insulating material. The thermal insulation also adds comfort in large homes where heating or cooling is needed only in certain areas.

In extreme hot climates, wall mass can improve insulation, so in some cases, heavier materials may be preferable for internal partitions.

Absolutely. Wet rooms produce a lot of humidity, which hempcrete can easily handle, preventing mold and mildew. In hempcrete wet rooms, you can finish a hot shower in winter without steam on the mirror.

Yes—except for shower/bathtub walls, which should be tiled or finished with special waterproof methods like Tadelakt. All other wet-room walls can be plastered like any other wall in the house.

In most conventional building methods, the hemp block is used as infill, not as a load-bearing block. The structural frame supports the ceiling or upper floor. There are already several multi-story buildings worldwide built with hemp blocks.

As a natural material, lime plaster strengthens over time and ages beautifully, much like wood, leather, and other materials whose natural aging has become a design trend. It is highly resistant to weather changes and extreme climates with high humidity or dryness.

It dries very quickly after application—one of its main advantages—as it does not absorb dirt during long drying times. It also dries quickly after rain. Being a natural material, it is not damaged by moisture, and mold or mildew does not develop on it, so it does not blacken.