Ten thousand kilograms of hemp won’t get you high like marijuana, but it can help you build a home

 Ten thousand kilograms of hemp won’t get you high like marijuana, but it can help you build a home

Neil Preston decided to hand build his four-bedroom home from “hempcrete” after learning it would be hypoallergenic, sound insulating and cosy all year round.

  • In short: Neil and Carol Preston are hand building their dream home from “hempcrete”, an eco-friendly alternative to bricks and mortar.
  • The versatile construction material is growing …