Natural building materials
Strawbale, Hempcrete, earth and clay renders
Sustainable building materials, such as strawbale and hempcrete, offer alternatives for more common eco-friendly construction types. These materials have many benefits over the more common construction methods we see here in Australia.
Strawbale provides excellent insulation, is highly renewable and sourced locally, making it an ideal environmentally responsible choice. Strawbale construction provides extremely high insulation properties more than 3 times greater than common construction methods. Natural renders are used to combine for a beautiful low maintenance aesthetic whist helping maintaining exceptional indoor air quality and even temperatures.
Hempcrete shares many of the positive attributes of Strawbale but differs slightly. Hempcrete combines hemp fibers with lime to create a durable material that is both lightweight and energy-efficient. It effectively absorbs carbon dioxide during its life cycle, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. Hempcrete is can be rendered or left to show off it's textured off form finish.
Together, these materials combined with other natural products, promote healthier living spaces, enhance energy efficiency, and support a sustainable future for the building industry. Embracing natural building materials like strawbale and hempcrete not only benefits homeowners but also helps protect and preserve our planet for generations to come.

Hempcrete- Hemp herd combined with lime render

Strawbale wall- Stacked bales with site sourced clay render