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Building Australia's Future: Industry Perspectives on Hempcrete Panels for Affordable Carbon Housing

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posted on 2025-05-29, 01:07 authored by Julio Mancuso TradentaJulio Mancuso Tradenta, Ernesto Valenzuela DominguezErnesto Valenzuela Dominguez

This report explores the transformative potential of hempcrete panels for Australia's construction industry. Hempcrete, a bio-composite material made from hemp hurd, lime, and water, is positioned as a sustainable and innovative solution to address critical challenges, including reducing environmental impact and improving housing affordability.

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Warner Research Institute

History

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  • La Trobe Business School

Publication Date

2025-03-01

Commissioning Body

Warner Research Institute

Type of report

  • Industry research report

Publisher

La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food, La Trobe University

Place of publication

Melbourne, Australia

Pagination

62p.

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© LISAF, La Trobe University, 2025. No part may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without the prior permission of La Trobe University.

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