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DEEP RETROFIT WITH CAST HEMPCRETE
Project Details
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Status : On-site -- 2025
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Location: Surrey
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Type: Deep retrofit
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Construction: Hempcrete
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Performance target:
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Main Contractor: Artizans of Wood
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Structural Engineer: Archibald Shaw​
Description
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Hempcrete is a sustainable, bio-based building material made from the woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. Lightweight yet durable, it offers excellent thermal performance, natural humidity regulation, and breathability, creating healthy and comfortable interior environments.
Its low embodied carbon and ability to sequester COâ‚‚ make it an attractive choice for environmentally conscious design. Hempcrete lends itself beautifully to contemporary architecture, combining ecological responsibility with long-lasting character.
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