STEVE ALLIN HEMP BUILDING INFORMATION SERVICES

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Hemp Building Hemp Building System

Hemp House Asheville NC

The system of building utilising Hemp materials as an ingredient to either non-load bearing masonry or insulation materials is now gaining wider acceptance. Production of Hemp materials for this sector is now seen as an essential part of the establishment of any Hemp industry. Experience and scientific analysis have shown that buildings made using Hempcrete as a part or all of the building envelope have positive implications for energy use and the health of the occupants. Though the use of Hempcrete or Hemp-lime is not unduly complicated it has been found that the physical demonstration and hands-on learning experience are essential to fully grasp the correct procedures and to understand the wider implications of its use.

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Hemp Building Consultant & Teacher STEVE ALLIN

Steve Allin has enthusiastically pioneered the use of hemp in building internationally since 1997 & is the author of the pre-eminent book "Building with Hemp" (2006) 2nd Edition, 2012. He has also contributed articles to a variety of publications from the Green Building Bible to Cannabis Culture magazine. Former co-director of Hemp Ireland Ltd. (1998-2003) which was set up to research and develop a hemp processing facility in Ireland. The information gained from this helped in developing the plans for a truly sustainable industrial production of hemp on a local community level as a bio-regional approach to the production of basic ecologically appropriate food, biomass and building materials. The use of hemp in construction was seen by Steve as the best way to expand the production of hemp and a way to increase the value of the hemp wood element of the crop. In his activities connected to actually using the materials he has experimented with many different combinations of ingredients to create a binder for hempcrete and has consulted with different projects all over the world, from Austria to Canada and Slovakia to the U.K. and has worked on projects in Switzerland and all over Ireland. He is currently director of the International Hemp Building Association IHBA established in November 2009 after the successful 1st International Hemp Building Symposium which he organised earlier that year in Ireland. He continues to act as an advisor for projects wishing to establish hemp processing facilities for hemp construction products.

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Hemp Building Information Service Options

Hemp Building Courses

Hemp Building Demonstrations

Hemp Building Talks

Hemp Building Course Maleny Australia

Steve presenting HIA San Francisco Hemp Building Demonstration

Steve has created a training module to enable prospective hemp builders to gain the basic concepts of using and applying the materials. These courses are usually held over three days but can be longer depending on the depth of knowledge required.

On-site demonstrations can be provided for particular building p ro j e c t s o r fo r b ro a d e r educational purposes

Steve has made presentations at c o l l e g e s a n d c o n fe re n c e s around the world explaining the origins and theory and potential of this revolutionary material.

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Hemp Building Hemp Building Course

Steve’s three day course includes theory and practice to give students a opportunity to understand how the material works and the economics of the process of installation. Students get a chance to get hands-on experience with frame building, hempcrete installation, shuttering design and hemp plastering. Students are presented with a Certificate of competence on completion of the course.

Demonstration project framework

Demonstration project finished

Popular with people from many strands of the construction industry, Steve’s courses have been attended by architects, builders, interior designers, students and many other people interested in finding solutions.

Participants casting wall on Hemp Building Course

Participants plastering wall on Hemp Building Course

Requirements. Materials Timber frame structure. Large mixer. Indoor area for teaching. (see details document)

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Hemp Building Hemp Building Demonstrations On-site demonstrations can be provided for particular building p ro j e c t s o r fo r b ro a d e r educational purposes. A small scale structure can be built to illustrate all or some of the situations and methods of application. Specific building projects can be assisted by the workers being trained on site to either apply Hempcrete or Hemp Plaster. These demonstrations are particularly popular with those interested in sustainability issues and community resilience planning

Demonstration structure

Demonstration of Hemp plastering

Requirements: Weather proof area. Materials, Standard drum mixer. Small timber structure.

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Hemp Building Talks

Steve presenting Alnarp Sweden

Presentations or Slide shows can be provided for many kinds of events. Steve can give entertaining and informative talks on many aspects of Hemp production and use. His wide knowledge of the latest developments and uses of Hemp as a building material make him especially able to focus on the particular needs of a climate or region. Steve has given talks on a variety of aspects of Hemp to conferences, schools and Universities. Steve presenting HIA San Francisco

Requirements; Digital projector and screen. Flip top pad and pens

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Hemp Building Hemp Show

Hemp Can’t Save The Planet But It Might Save Humanity This ‘stand-up info show’ features Steve Allin in his role as teacher and entertainer. Many claims have been made in the past about the wonders of Hemp. Steve explains what is actually happening and how we as a species so desperately need tools such as Hemp for our continued survival. Using a combination of colourful slides, music and humour Steve condenses his considerable knowledge into this enjoyable one hour show.

Requirements; Digital projector, screen and audio speakers

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Hemp Building Logistics

Travel All travel costs from home to venue (or succession of venues) to be paid by organisers Materials and facility requirements will be specified for each project Accommodation All accommodation and food needs during the stay to be provided by organisers Fees Fees are negotiable and subject to the particular projects For a more detailed information please refer to the “Conditions” PDF

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Hemp Building Contact

Steve Allin:

[email protected]