by Kristoffer James on December 3, 2008
You’ve probably heard of ice hotels, but what about a hotel made of hemp. Well, we’re not quite there, but the Hemp Hotel in Amsterdam surely makes an affort. As MetroNews.ca reports: Hemp Hotel – As the name suggests, hemp is the theme of the décor. There are five rooms all decorated with THC-free goods. [...]
by jamie on October 23, 2008
A British company named BRE is organizing a building a construction conference for June, 2009, and it looks like the event is going to feature a house made of hemp. As Building.co.uk reports: A house made from hemp and a dwelling by the Prince’s Foundation will be among the star attractions at the BRE’s Insite [...]
by Kristoffer James on October 9, 2008
A stronger, and more environmentally friendly alternative to concrete, Hempcrete is just another way in which the hemp plant can be used. The material has been in use in Europe for about ten years now, but an upcoming symposium, organized by American Lime Technology and Olde World Exteriors, will be showcasing its potential stateside. As the [...]