HempFab Nordic - Hempcrete prefab panels for the Nordic environment

Many of the products and materials used in construction today are based on, or dependent on, fossil sources for raw materials or energy, are not circular or create unhealthy indoor environments over time. The entry of natural materials into the construction industry is happening slowly and is currently at a low adoption level, because of conservatism in the industry, as well as concern and a lack of knowledge.
Hemp-lime is a durable building material consisting of hemp warps and building lime. It works differently than conventional insulation materials. Hemp-lime is a hygroscopic material that is also diffusion open, has good heat capacity, good thermal insulation and good moisture buffering properties.
The objective of this project is to develop a flexible & prefabricated building system for walls based on hemp-lime that lives up to Nordic building requirements. The system has potential to be climate positive, insulating, non-combustible, durable and offers unique acoustical properties. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of bioased building materials in the construction industry by creating well-demonstrated and validated construction alternatives and working for education and knowledge dissemination.