Hemp Houses Are Real: Here’s How to Build One

The United States is amid a housing shortage, with single home construction operating at a glacial pace. Estimates vary, but it is believed that America is “short” anywhere between 2 and 5 million homes, and construction companies cannot close the gap. Key Points Hempcrete is a mix of hemp hurds, lime, and water Cast-in-place hempcrete is the most popular construction method Hempcrete isn’t suitable for load-bearing, but there are now hemp blocks on the market with a load-bearing performance close to that of concrete blocks Hemp houses are potentially carbon negative, meaning they sequester more CO2 than they emit Hemp housing remains expensive and niche, but