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DEEP RETROFIT WITH CAST HEMPCRETE

Project Details

Status : On-site -- 2025

Location: Surrey

Type: Deep retrofit

Construction: Hempcrete

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Main Contractor: Artizans of Wood 

Structural Engineer: Archibald Shaw

Description

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 CO₂ 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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