Hempcrete
Hempitecture Inc.
Hemp-lime composites for building insulation.
Product description Brand name and product description
Hempcrete is a composite made with hemp hurd and lime binder. It comes in two forms: cast in place and in premade blocks. It is a biocomposite building system that is used primarily for thermal envelope applications.
Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
Currently operating in the USA
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"
The product is sold online by the manufacturer
Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.
6” hempcrete insulation blocks: 9.20 USD/ft2
Building grade hemp hurd: 0.75 USD/lb
Limestrong hemp binder 0.70 USD/lb
Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
Other building blocks such as: Wriks, Replast, Watershed blocks.
SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service
Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)
