William Stanwix, Alex Sparrow
The Hempcrete Book: Designing and Building with Hemp-Lime (Sustainable Building)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857841209
- author:
- William Stanwix, Alex Sparrow
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Green Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 21 x 26 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Building with hempcrete offers a unique combination of environmental benefits and practicality. This comprehensive guide explains the properties and uses of hempcrete, a building material made from lime and hemp shivs, and provides detailed information on its construction techniques. With its breathable, absorbent, and insulating properties, hempcrete provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, while also being lightweight and reducing construction costs.