This week we are joined by Cameron McIntosh, president and founder of Americhanvre Cast Hemp. We’ll discuss hempcrete — an amazing building material that is carbon sequestering, fireproof, non-toxic, soundproof, and resistant to mold, rot, mildew and pests. Hempcrete construction can also save up to 60% of the heating and cooling costs vs. traditional construction.
We’ll also discuss the first residential spray application of hempcrete in the US along with its benefits and the challenges that the industry faces.
Cameron sits on the board of the US Hemp Building Association, co-hosts the Hemp Entrepreneur podcast and is the Hemp Local Supply Chain Committee Coordinator for All Together Now PA which aims to unite rural and urban communities via local self-reliance and support of local businesses across a variety of sectors, including plant medicine, local food, zero waste and hemp.
Resources
Where can you find Cameron?
Americhanvre Cast Hemp Website
Facebook | Instagram
The Hemp Entrepreneur Podcast
Hemp House on Wheels
Mobile demonstration of cast hemp and lime construction that was a joint project with Coexist Build
More resources
US Hemp Building Association
Supporting and advocating for hemp building professionals, hemp building projects and hemp building materials in the United States.
The National Hemp Association
Supporting the growth and development of all aspects of the industrial hemp industry.
The Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council
Seeking to accelerate the return of the Industrial Hemp Crop to the Pennsylvania agricultural landscape.
Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design
Founded by Alsion Mears and Jonsara Ruth, the lab is an interdisciplinary, international, and professionally diverse collective of graduate students, alumni, and faculty with backgrounds in media, architecture, design, community development, education, and business.
Endeavour Centre Sustainable Building School
Chris Magwood presents online and in-person workshops focused on sustainable and natural building techniques.
Idaho Base Camp
Mentioned in the interview as having the first small building using the spray hempcrete method. Idaho BaseCamp is committed to cultivating the leaders of today and tomorrow through individual and community development and creating a connection to nature.
Excellent presentation full of useful information. Thank You so much for being a visionary and leader in this vital industry.
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