Hemp Build Workshop
With Sergiy Kovalenkov
Workshop Overview
This workshop trains participants to become leaders in hemp construction through theoretical and practical sessions. They will learn key concepts, benefits, techniques, and real-world applications of hemplime insulation, from design to execution.
Objectives:
- Equip participants with essential knowledge on industrial hemp in construction.
- Raise awareness about the toxicity and carbon footprint of conventional building materials.
- Highlight the environmental, social, and economic benefits of hemplime.
- Provide hands-on experience in preparing and installing hemplime insulation.
- Teach adaptation of timber-frame construction for hemp-based insulation.
- Demonstrate how hemp materials address global housing shortages.
- Foster networking and knowledge-sharing for future hemp projects.
Session 1: Theoretical Knowledge
- State of the global construction industry and resource limitations.
- History, benefits, and versatility of hemp-based products.
- Industrial hemp cultivation, processing, and use in construction.
- Technical data, application techniques, and common pitfalls.
- Hemplime integration in design, foundation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Cost estimation, market trends, and Q&A.
Session 2: Hands-On Training
- Adapting timber frames for hemplime and meeting building codes.
- Mixing and installing hemplime with US-made ingredients.
- Installing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical within hemp walls.
- Formwork setup, post-installation processes, and mistake correction.
- Finishing techniques, site safety, and material recycling.
- Live Q&A on-site.
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