Hempcrete

Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of shiv or the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The shiv has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime.
Sometimes sand, pozzolans or cement is possibly included and used as a material for building houses and insulation. Hempcrete is non-toxic and resistant to mold, insects and fire. It is energy-efficient and has a higher thermal resistance than concrete.
It is easier to work than traditional lime mixes and acts as an insulator and moisture regulator.

Hempcrete is not has brittle as cement and does not need expansion joints. The normal compressive strength of hempcrete is around 1MPa or 20x lower than low grade concrete with a density about 15% of traditional concrete. Hempcrete is carbon negative and as it ages pulls in carbon dioxide gaining strength. Its strength and flexibility allows hempcrete to resist stress induced cracking and breaking even when in an earthquake.

Hempcrete takes only a few minuets to mix in a mortar and placed into wall cavities by hand. Walls are slip formed using planks of wood or plastic to form an inner and outer walls of the form. The material is lightweight, with fully cured bricks being able to float in water, and can be moved easily on sight.

An outside coat of render is used to protect with a colored topcoat to finish. The results appear like a building finished with stucco.

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