Hemp in the U.S. is associated with marijuana to the detriment of this useful material. In most of the rest of the world, hemp is a useful and used building material.
Matt Hickman of the Mother Nature Networks revealed a newly constructed home in Asheville, North Carolina with just a passing reference to the pot smoker society...
"there's not a blacklight poster, hanging spider plant, or crumpled up Cheetos bag in sight."
Discovery News says...
"Put aside old visions of burlap-like shirts that belong with hacky sacks."
The building material, "hempcrete," is a combination of hemp, lime and water, which the home's designer, Anthony Brenner, says acts like a "built-in air filter," improving air quality and avoiding any toxic or chemical building materials. The material is also inexpensive and more efficient than standard building options. "The insulating factor and thermal capabilities are fantastic,"
Brenner tells CNN.
Even the owner tells CNN
"We heard that we could have a really great neighborhood party if it ever caught on fire."
It's a shame that everyone is focusing on that, because it is just one interesting product in a fascinating house that is full of surprises.
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