Cutting-Edge Sustainable Building Materials Showcased at Local Workshop
Cutting-Edge Sustainable Building Materials Showcased at Local Workshop (Chicago, IL) — A cutting-edge sustainable building material was being showcased in Chicago recently with the 2023 Build Green Hempcrete Workshop. Hempcrete, brought to Chicago by a team of two dynamic women, shows superior fire resistance, water resistance, and is eco-friendly. The four-day workshop consisted of opportunities to learn everything there is to know about building with hempcrete.
Hempcrete is a biocomposite material, composed primarily of a hemp mixture of the inner woody core of the hemp planthurds (shives), water, and lime. Hempcrete is easier to work with than traditional lime mixes and acts as an insulator, negating the need for insulation, moisture regulator, and replaces the need for drywall. It lacks the brittleness of concrete and consequently does not need expansion joints. The result is a lightweight insulating material, finishing plaster, or a non-load bearing wall, ideal for most climates as it combines insulation and thermal mass while providing a positive impact on the environment. Hempcrete is even fire resistant, with a torch needing 17 hours to burn through a block, and pest-resistant. Hempcrete has been used in Europe and now, this natural building material is ready to launch in the Chicagoland area.
Brought to Chicago by Traci Quinn, CEO of Pink Hats Construction and Development Group, and Katharine Thomas, CEO of Eleven 11 Farms, these women aim to provide sustainable, eco-friendly construction options to underserved communities in Chicago.
Architects, builders, developers, and others interested in sustainable, innovative construction solutions attended this 2023 Build Green Hempcrete Workshop hosted by Pink Hats Construction & Development Group. This workshop was designed to provide actionable insights, practical skills, and a comprehensive understanding of hempcrete’s applications.
Cutting-Edge Sustainable Building Materials Showcased at Local Workshop
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