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Focus on regenerative off grid living from large homesteads to tiny homes to mobile tiny stockman/shepherd homes.
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Aussie farmers learn to harvest hemp, 'toughest plant on the planet'. Nov 13, 2023
Hemp has long been proclaimed a wonder plant. And for just as long demonised as a narcotic. But it's the fibre — not the leaf or seed — that's now attracting some serious investment. Thanks ABC for sharing this video https://bit.ly/LandlineABCiview
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Thanks Respirabuilt for sharing this video Jan 6, 2025
At RespiraBuilt, we specialise in creating innovative hempcrete solutions to shape healthier, more sustainable living environments. Our eco-friendly hemp blocks are designed to revolutionize construction by providing superior insulation, energy efficiency, and carbon-negative benefits.
Link: https://www.respirabuilt.com.au/
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Mar 7, 2025
Thanks Jeremy for sharing this video: Join me, Jeremy from Environmentarian, as I explore a stunning hempcrete home in Malua Bay, built for resilience and sustainability after the devastating 2019 bushfires. Designed by Kirsty Wulf of Shelter Building Design and built by Jace from JV Building & Contractors, this home showcases innovative fireproofing, thermal efficiency, and sound insulation—all thanks to hempcrete.
Will Brain from Hempcrete Victoria joins us to discuss the cast-in-place and prefabricated hempcrete block methods used in this build. His company, Respirabuilt, provides affordable prefabricated hemp solutions for fire-prone areas.
🌿 Key features of this home:
✅ Hempcrete walls – fireproof, breathable, and energy-efficient
✅ Smart design – positioned for natural light and thermal mass benefits
✅ Bushfire resilience – non-combustible materials and ember-proofing
✅ Sustainable living – carbon-sequestering materials and rainwater collection
More Hemp Building Resources
🔗 Hemp Building Directory https://hempbuilding.au
🔗 Environmentarian https://environmentarian.au
About Jeremy Thomas of www.environmentarian.au
Jeremy has Business and Building Design Diplomas.
His most recent start up Environmentarian focuses on morally conscious biz and web dev, a flagship project is the Hemp Building Directory at hempbuilding.au.
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Oct 23, 2024
Can you build affordable housing, cut greenhouse gas emissions and bootstrap a strapped community all at once? On the plains of Minnesota, the Lower Sioux Indian Community has the answer. And it starts with hemp.
This video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15X3-FFEXw
About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.
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Feb 14, 2024
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A HempBLOCK home customer explains why they love their home.
The Hemp Block Australia (HBA) building block system is the culmination of years of experience, knowledge, testing and development. It’s a revolutionary product designed to meet the demands of the contemporary Australian consumer.
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Aussie Legends Hemp Oct 7, 2022 Follow James Blundell in songs and words as he goes on journey to uncover the truth about hemp, the plant that has been described as "the eighth wonder of the world."
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Country singer James Blundell in tune with hemp's $10 million-a-year potential for farmers
Fri 3 Mar 2023
On Queensland's Granite Belt, 200 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, sheep graze on the hard and rocky soils but the region could soon also be home to a boom new agriculture industry: cannabis.
Cannabis sativa, also known as hemp, is an emerging crop projected to bring Australian farmers $10 million a year by 2026 and trials in the Granite Belt have yielded success.
It contains less than 0.3 per cent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), so it is not for those who seek the "high" traditionally associated with marijuana.
Certain varieties of hemp did well on the rocky soils of James Blundell's Stanthorpe property. (ABC Rural: Alys Marshall)
Stanthorpe grazier and Australian country music star James Blundell says he is pleasantly surprised by the results of a trial crop on his property.
"With the exception of a couple of more covert attempts to grow the plant back in my early 20s, this will be my first time growing [industrial hemp],"
he said.
Mr Blundell's trial crop was overseen by statutory government body AgriFutures Australia and the University of Sydney to test the viability of nine different industrial hemp varieties under different climatic conditions.
Associate Professor Guy Roth led the project, which had trial sites at Stanthorpe and Narrabri, northwest NSW.
Dr Guy Roth inspects a tall hemp variety as part of the Stanthorpe trial. (ABC Rural: Alys Marshall)
"We cultivated the trials in a very similar way to most crops and used conventional cropping machinery and conventional practices, which makes it attractive to farmers," he said.
Both Mr Roth and agronomist John Muir, who managed the Stanthorpe trial, believe growing hemp along with traditional crops is key to the success of the burgeoning industry.
"At the moment, we generally recommend hemp to be irrigated,"
Mr Muir said.
"If you are growing summer crops now, like cotton, then you can grow hemp."
AgriFutures Australia estimates that industrial hemp will require two-to-six megalitres of water per hectare, lower than cotton's average irrigation requirement of between six and seven megalitres.
Australia's production of hemp has grown from 100 hectares in 2013-14 to 2,300 hectares in 2020-21.
Hemp Farms Australia CEO Lauchlan Grout says that, despite this rapid growth, hemp still is not considered a commercial crop, but he believes this is changing.
"The reason is the end market probably hasn't had enough time to grow or scale into something that could allow farmers or processors to be profitable," Mr Grout said.
Lauchlan Grout says the hemp industry is on the verge of becoming commercial. (ABC Rural: Alys Marshall)
"Per tonne of clean and dried seed for a food or a nutritional cosmeceutical market, hemp now goes for anywhere between $2.60 to $3 per kilogram," he said.
"So there is a lot of value in the product and the end market can afford it.
"The processing just requires quite a lot of up-front capital but the big guys are doing that now."
Blundell has high hopes for his farm's future in hemp.
"I'm absolutely altruistic about the value of the plant," he said.
"I know how good it is and I'm ruthless, ruthlessly commercial about it."
He said by 2025 his hemp could be used as building material, animal feed, clothing fibre or a consumable health product.
"I would regard that as a remarkable achievement," he said.
On a hemp plot just out Narrabri, NSW Department of Primary Industries plant pathologist Karen Kirkby says research needs to keep up with the farmers' enthusiasm.
Karen Kirkby believes that research needs to keep up with the burgeoning industry. (ABC Rural: Alys Marshall)
"It's not a new industry," she said.
"It's actually quite old but as far as the technology and knowledge applied to it in Australia, it's still emerging.
"So I'd like to increase that knowledge."
Ms Kirkby supports the creation of a hemp cooperative research centre to achieve this: "Then we can align these new projects for a long term [research] outcome."
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April 2024 Link: https://agrifutures.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/24-214-proceedings-4th-aihc.pdf
Executive summary The 4th Australian Industrial Hemp Conference brought together growers, experts, researchers and industry leaders to discuss advancements in industrial hemp cultivation, processing and utilisation.
Link to report Edited by Stuart Gordon (Crop) Systems Program CSIRO Agriculture and Food
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Mar 25, 2021. Thanks HempBLOCK fro sharing this video.
The Hemp Block Australia (HBA) building block system is the culmination of years of experience, knowledge, testing and development. It’s a revolutionary product designed to meet the demands of the contemporary Australian consumer.
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CSIRO Study Exposes Why Australian Homes Are Leaking Energy (Passive House Fix!) Mar 7, 2025
#SustainableBuilding #PassiveHouse #Airtightness
Did you know the average Australian home is leaking up to 30 air changes per hour? That means every 40 minutes, all your heated or cooled air is replaced with outdoor air, wasting energy and costing you money! In this video, I break down the shocking findings from CSIRO’s latest study on airtightness in Australian homes.
We’ll cover:
✅ Why air tightness is crucial for energy efficiency & comfort
✅ The hidden dangers of poor air sealing (and how it harms your health) ✅ How Australian homes have improved— but still have a long way to go ✅ The Passive House approach & why it reduces energy use by 3x 🔗 Read the CSIRO study here: CSIRO Air Tightness Report
🔗 Learn more about Passive House design & our approach: www.borlandarch.com.au
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Aug 6, 2022 #EnergyEfficiency #SmartDesign #SustainableDesign
Environmentally designed for seasonal sun path and natural airflow, sensitively relating to site context. Optimised solar exposure (Passive Solar Gain) during winter, naturally warming insulated concrete floors and insulated thermal mass walls. Roof overhangs shade the house over summer. Stack effect and cross ventilation design keep the house naturally cool over warmer months. House achieves an annual energy index of 17kWh per/m² using environmental principles for passive heating and cooling design. Passive temperature range 17-24 degrees Celsius mid-winter. Awarded Overall winner of The Residential Concrete Sustainability Awards sponsored by Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ). Thanks for sharing.
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Apr 20, 2024
'Renovations were made to enhance this home's connection to the backyard and improve thermal comfort without increasing space. Features include a spacious kitchen, living area, and internal laundry, alongside a covered outdoor space. Strategically designed elements optimize natural light and shade, with services and insulation contributing to energy efficiency. Since completion in 2021, the home has remained remarkably comfortable, seldom requiring air conditioning or fans.
Learn more about this home: https://sustainablehouseday.com/listi... Sustainable House Day 2024 allows access into Australia’s most unique and inspiring sustainable homes https://sustainablehouseday.com/
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United Nations • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.
Dec 21, 2024
This webinar explores which building materials are the most sustainable options for your build or renovation. This is part of the “Introduction to Sustainable Building” series presented by energy experts Renew on behalf of Bass Coast Shire Council and South Gippsland Shire Council.
Following the annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 4 May 2025, the Webinar Series provides an enriching continuation of the conversation around sustainable and energy-efficient homes. These sessions take place online during May, featuring expert panels and speakers addressing key topics in sustainable living. Designed to delve deeper into practical solutions and innovations, the sessions empower homeowners and enthusiasts to make informed decisions for a greener future.https://sustainablehouseday.com/2025-featured-homes/
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Geoff’s house is a highly thermally efficient 8.8 star hemp house with exposed slab on ground and slab edge insulation. It uses passive solar design. The main roof faces due north, tilted up at 20 degrees and is designed to take 20KWh of PV panels (it currently has 11KWh installed) and has 1.0m eaves to east and west. There are south facing clearstory windows for summer ventilation plus a heat recovery ventilation system. All external windows and doors are double glazed with FSC hardwood frames.Designed by Earlx2 Architechture📷This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 8.8 stars using NatHERS accredited software (BERSPro). Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS COSTS AND COST SAVINGS HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
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Following the annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 4 May 2025, the Webinar Series provides an enriching continuation of the conversation around sustainable and energy-efficient homes. These sessions take place online during May, featuring expert panels and speakers addressing key topics in sustainable living. Designed to delve deeper into practical solutions and innovations, the sessions empower homeowners and enthusiasts to make informed decisions for a greener future.
Each week focuses on a distinct aspect of sustainability, offering in-depth discussions and Q&A opportunities. Past topics have included:
Sessions are hosted via Zoom and typically feature a mix of experts, sustainable builders, and homeowners sharing firsthand experiences. Recordings are made available afterward, ensuring accessibility for those who may have missed the live discussions.
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Mar 23, 2024
This impressive passive designed hemp house in Wilyabrup, WA is the passion project of its owners who were dedicated to proving you could build with a locally sourced revolutionary material to a high modern standard. With high thermal insulation, fire resistance, breathable walls, sequestering CO2, this hempcrete home is airtight, efficient, elegant, healthy and produces little waste. Learn more about this home: https://sustainablehouseday.com/listi...
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Mar 10, 2023
Tarlo River Passive House Greenwich Park, NSW Sitting on a 100 acre-block two hours from Sydney, this house utilizes passive house methods while being cost-efficient and creating a lower impact to the surroundings. Its unique design of three connected pavilions maximises the tranquil view of suburban Sydney. Learn more about this home: https://sustainablehouseday.com/listi... Sustainable House Day 2023 allows access into Australia’s most unique and inspiring sustainable homes https://sustainablehouseday.com/
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Aug 14, 2017
Thanks Paul Weaton - for I have answered the "what is a rocket mass heater?" question hundreds of times. This is my attempt to make a very short answer. Sure, there is a hundred times more info .... maybe a thousand times more info ... but the function of this video is to give a quick idea of what it is. We start with the idea of a conventional wood stove. The fire is typically around 1000 degrees F. Heat is extracted immediately. Smoke goes up the chimney due to a thermosiphon. This design has the problem of creosote leading to chimney fires. So if you insulate the chimney, the chimney gets hot enough that the creosote burns much more often - thus reducing the risk. But the downside is that more heat leaves the house through the chimney. We shift the design to insulate the fire box. With temperature now at 1800 degrees F, the creosote and the smoke are burned. The exhaust is mostly steam and CO2. We can now safely extract more heat. We add a stubby chimney so we can push the exhaust wherever we want. We add a mass to absorb heat. That's it. A rocket mass heater. And then we add some pictures of pretty rocket mass heaters. Thanks Paul Weaton for shaing videot
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May 1, 2022
A rocket mass heater claims to heat a home with one tenth the wood of a conventional wood stove. HOW is that possible? Let's start by looking at the label on conventional wood stove. This label is allowed to have 16 extra percentage points to compensate for some of the heat that goes up the chimney. So a wood stove that says it is 75% efficient, is actually 59% efficient. Different testing facilities compete to measure the efficiency of a wood stove, so they work hard to produce numbers better than their competitors. Legitimately. They might use especially dry wood, or there could be a little extra air pressure in a test lab - things that could plausibly happen in an optimal home scenario. So the resulting numbers are higher than if their competitor had done the same test and yet still fall within a space of being legit. But this means that most people using a 59% efficient wood stove will probably operate it at 20% efficiency on average. And most people putting a big green log on just before bed with dampers set low might be getting less than 3% efficiency. And when the fire is down to just embers, the stove might continue to pull heat out of the house, resulting in negative efficiency. It is pretty easy for a rocket mass heater to compete with 3% efficiency. And even easier to compete with negative efficiency. When using a conventional wood stove properly, the law requires an exit temperature of at least 350 degrees. 350 to 600 degrees is the most common. No matter how efficient the burn is, that's a LOT of heat going outside. Rocket mass heaters typically test at 93% efficiency. That is without adding the 16% for going up the chimney. And the exhaust temperature tends to be 70 to 140 degrees. Since the mass holds the heat through the night after an efficient burn, people are not attempting to set up an inefficient burn through the night. Most people shifting from conventional wood stoves to rocket mass heaters report heating their homes with one tenth the wood. Some people have shifted from modern, super efficient wood stoves that they were using very wisely - and those people report heating with 75% to 80% less wood. Heat your home with one tenth the wood, one hundredth the smoke and wake up to a warm home. Safer, cheaper, cleaner, easier and more luxuriant than a conventional wood stove. Safer, cheaper, cleaner and better for the environment than natural gas or electric heat. bernal brothers animation https://permies.com/bernal Thanks Paul Weaton for shaing video
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Jun 28, 2021
In the summer I leave the wood feed for the rocket mass heater wide open. In the day, I keep the windows closed, and during the night I keep the windows open. At night, the temperature outside is a little colder than the temperature inside. Since the temperature in the barrel is all about the same, the “p-trap” action is disabled. The warmer air in the vertical exhaust moves up and outside. This pulls air in through the wood feed, past the barrel, through the mass and out the roof. Air is moving, slowly, through the whole system. As dawn approaches, the mass has been cooled a bit - pretty close to the coldest point at dawn. During the day, the temperature outside is warmer than inside. A cold plug happens. Air no longer moves through the system. At the hottest point of the day, people tend to gather near the rocket mass heater since it is now the coolest part of the house. The mass feels quite cool. Doing the thing about opening the windows at night is an old technique that cuts about seven to ten degrees off the hottest part of the day. I think leaving the wood feed open all the time, cools the room about five to seven degrees more at the hottest part of the day. Zero electricity - entirely passive. Video and animation by Bernal Brothers Studio Music Carmen Suite no. 2 - 2. Habanera (For recorder ensamble - Papalin) Creative Commons. Thanks Paul Weaton for shaing video
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Oct 20, 2017
Introducing the Walker Stoves Tiny Masonry Cook Stove. This wood fired stove features a stove top, oven, water heating, and space heating all in a small footprint. Easy to follow Rocket Stove and Cook Stove plans available here: https://walkerstoves.com/ My Clay/Sand Mortar Mix Recipe: 3 parts dry sharp sand by volume, 1 part dry ground fire clay by volume. Add water to desired consistency. Thanks Matt for sharing video; Easy to follow Rocket Stove and Cook Stove plans available here: https://walkerstoves.com/
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