Hempcrete

Hempcrete experiment house – House LO

House LO is a hempcrete experiment in a forest

December 11, 2025

In a woodland clearing in the Czech Republic, House LO stands as a testament to refined design and experimentation. Designed by Ateliér Lina Bellovičová, the home is built almost entirely from hempcrete – a bio-based material not often used in the region.

Brown House by BLDUS is conceived as an ecosystem

A healthy home made with cork, bamboo and hemp

December 9, 2025

With its compact footprint and clever urban insertion, Brown House treats home as an ecosystem, using bio-based materials to construct a healthier, lower-impact model for urban living.

Proclamation House by State of Kin uses a custom hemp render inside and out

Proclamation House by State of Kin is wrapped in a custom hemp render

July 28, 2025

Proclamation House by State of Kin is a masterclass in material expression and warm minimalism. Designed as a sanctuary for its owners, the home draws strength from its sculptural form and earthy textures, most evident in its embrace of a custom-rendered hemp plaster that wraps both inside and out.

Off Cut by Proximity for Melbourne Design Week

10 exhibitions about bio-materials and waste to see at Melbourne Design Week 2025

May 16, 2025

Melbourne Design Week is now in its ninth year, continuing to grow in scale and ambition. I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural event as editor of Australian Design Review — and it’s remarkable to see the shift since then. This year, a surge of shows explores bio-materiality, waste and reuse with new urgency. Here are 10 exhibitions worth adding to your list.

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