Cannabis is good for more than just medicine—industrial hemp has its uses in eco-friendly architecture too. Haifa-based studio Tav Group built Ein Hod, an eco-minded home for artists, using hempcrete, a bio-composite made from hemp hurds, hydrated lime, and water with desirable thermal properties. Located on a hillside in a rural Israeli artist’s village, the beautiful terraced home is optimized for passive solar and ventilation to further minimize energy demands. The use of natural...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/cannabis-walls-add-warmth-to-this-eco-friendly-home-in-israel
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