A mix of hemp hurd, lime, and water creates a plant-based building material that is non-toxic, mold-resistant, biodegradable, and energy-efficient. Over two years, four tribal members have constructed homes using hempcrete, targeting affordable housing for indigenous and underserved communities. The initiative, which started in 2016, culminated in June 2023 with the construction of the first hempcrete home. The project aims to provide healthier and longer-lasting low-budget homes and has gained national recognition as a finalist for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability.
The plant-based building material is a mix of hemp hurd, lime, and water; it is non-toxic, mold-resistant, biodegradable, and highly energy efficient.
Danny Desjarlais emphasizes that they aim to build low-budget homes with superior materials, which are healthier for residents and have greater longevity.
The initiative earned recognition as a finalist for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, highlighting its contribution to solving the housing crisis.
Clark Ivory acknowledges the project's success, particularly in targeting affordable workforce homes and creating jobs, despite current scalability limitations.
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