Hemp Education: Why Build with Hemp?

Hemp-Lime, AKA (hempcrete), is more than just an eco-friendly building material — it’s a game-changer for building safe, stable, and climate-resilient housing. Naturally insulating, fire-resistant, breathable, and non-toxic, hempcrete maintains comfortable indoor environments that require minimal heating or cooling energy.

Hemp homes are ideal for emergency shelters, tiny homes, and transitional housing.

Thermal Comfort, Naturally

Hempcrete keeps interiors warm at night and cool during the day — without air conditioning or heaters. Its unique thermal mass regulates temperature naturally, making it perfect for off-grid shelters in all seasons.

Safe, Secure, and Fire Resistant

Hemp-Lime is naturally fire-resistant and non-toxic, offering a deep sense of safety for those who’ve experienced instability or trauma. For people in transitional housing, that sense of protection is both physical and emotionally supportive. Knowing you're safe allows one to rest deeply, feel secure, and begin rebuilding their life from a place of peace and stability.

white concrete building near green trees during daytime
white concrete building near green trees during daytime
Breathable Mold-Free Living

Hempcrete walls “breathe,” reducing moisture buildup and preventing mold and mildew. This creates healthier indoor air — especially important for those with respiratory issues or compromised immune systems.

Sustainable & Affordable Longterm

Made from fast-growing hemp and globally abundant limestone, hemp-lime "hempcrete" is a renewable, low-cost material. It’s durable, low-maintenance, and ideal for building long-lasting shelters that won’t burden residents or organizations with high energy or repair costs.

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Explore Hemp Home Projects Around The World

Since 2009 in Asheville, NC, our founder, Greg Flavall, has been building natural, sustainable homes with hemp and heart. This map tracks our journey — from past projects to upcoming workshops. We're also here for other natural builders who would like to showcase their craftsmanship in this interactive gallery map. If interested, please reach out here.

💚 Click a pin on the map to explore photos, videos, and stories from the field.

Our Projects

Empowering communities through hemp education and sustainable solutions.

Large geodesic domes resembling greenhouses are positioned in a natural setting, surrounded by trees and foliage. The structures are made up of a network of hexagonal panels, and the surrounding area is lush with greenery and a clear sky overhead.
Large geodesic domes resembling greenhouses are positioned in a natural setting, surrounded by trees and foliage. The structures are made up of a network of hexagonal panels, and the surrounding area is lush with greenery and a clear sky overhead.
Eco-Village Model

Building sustainable communities with hemp-based solutions.

A wooden hut with a metal roof stands elevated on stilts in a lush, green forest. Dense vegetation surrounds the structure, with tall trees and a large rock formation in the background, creating a secluded and natural environment.
A wooden hut with a metal roof stands elevated on stilts in a lush, green forest. Dense vegetation surrounds the structure, with tall trees and a large rock formation in the background, creating a secluded and natural environment.
A thatched roof hut is situated in a lush green area surrounded by tall trees. The grass is vibrant and well-maintained, indicating a peaceful, natural setting. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a pattern of light and shadow on the ground.
A thatched roof hut is situated in a lush green area surrounded by tall trees. The grass is vibrant and well-maintained, indicating a peaceful, natural setting. Sunlight filters through the branches, creating a pattern of light and shadow on the ground.
An open field with a rectangular plot of soil bordered by large logs, surrounded by grass and a path. Two thatched huts made of straw and wood stand in the background, among scattered trees showing autumn foliage. A person is visible near one of the huts.
An open field with a rectangular plot of soil bordered by large logs, surrounded by grass and a path. Two thatched huts made of straw and wood stand in the background, among scattered trees showing autumn foliage. A person is visible near one of the huts.
DIY Skills

Teaching essential skills for sustainable living and resilience.

A multi-story brick building with a tiled roof is partially obscured by vegetation in the foreground. The structure features multiple windows and solar panels on the roof, suggesting an environmentally conscious design.
A multi-story brick building with a tiled roof is partially obscured by vegetation in the foreground. The structure features multiple windows and solar panels on the roof, suggesting an environmentally conscious design.

Empowerment

Transforming communities through hemp education and sustainable solutions.

A large greenhouse structure stands amidst a backdrop of dense, lush green forest. The sky above is partly cloudy with patches of blue. In front of the greenhouse, there are long, narrow tables covered with fabric, likely used for drying or processing agricultural products. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful rural industry.
A large greenhouse structure stands amidst a backdrop of dense, lush green forest. The sky above is partly cloudy with patches of blue. In front of the greenhouse, there are long, narrow tables covered with fabric, likely used for drying or processing agricultural products. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful rural industry.
A building with a green roof and brick walls stands amidst a mountainous landscape. Snowy peaks rise in the background, and a corrugated metal structure is partially visible to the left. The foreground features a grassy area with several tents and grazing animals.
A building with a green roof and brick walls stands amidst a mountainous landscape. Snowy peaks rise in the background, and a corrugated metal structure is partially visible to the left. The foreground features a grassy area with several tents and grazing animals.
Several rustic wooden huts are raised on stilts in a rural, forested area. The huts have corrugated metal roofs, some of which are slightly rusted. A dirt path winds through the grassy landscape. Dense trees and greenery border the scene, suggesting a secluded, natural environment.
Several rustic wooden huts are raised on stilts in a rural, forested area. The huts have corrugated metal roofs, some of which are slightly rusted. A dirt path winds through the grassy landscape. Dense trees and greenery border the scene, suggesting a secluded, natural environment.
A rustic cabin with a steep, metal roof stands amidst dense greenery. The house has large windows and a few solar panels on the roof. A gravel pathway leads to the cabin, with a fence in the foreground. There are informational boards and a few people in the background, suggesting a tourist or park area.
A rustic cabin with a steep, metal roof stands amidst dense greenery. The house has large windows and a few solar panels on the roof. A gravel pathway leads to the cabin, with a fence in the foreground. There are informational boards and a few people in the background, suggesting a tourist or park area.
A small, thatched roof hut made from wood and bamboo with a balcony. Lush potted plants and greenery surround the structure, which sits on a stone path. A clay pot is placed on the ground, and the setting is tranquil and natural.
A small, thatched roof hut made from wood and bamboo with a balcony. Lush potted plants and greenery surround the structure, which sits on a stone path. A clay pot is placed on the ground, and the setting is tranquil and natural.