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exterior shot of the Wildwood, Georgia hemp-block build, with the mountain view behind it. Caption identifies it as one of the association's five permitted buildings, built by Keith and Kate Bien.

exterior shot of the Wildwood, Georgia hemp-block build, with the mountain view behind it. Caption identifies it as one of the association's five permitted buildings, built by Keith and Kate Bien.

A Hundred Addresses

Aug 31

Diagram comparing France, the United Kingdom and the United States on the order in which each reached a hemp-lime building code, material standard and insurance pathway. The two American items still open are marked in gold.

Diagram comparing France, the United Kingdom and the United States on the order in which each reached a hemp-lime building code, material standard and insurance pathway. The two American items still open are marked in gold.

We Won the Code. We Have Not Won the Loan.

Aug 25

Map showing where hempcrete Appendix BL is actually law: three US jurisdictions in force, three more in motion, California declined.

Map showing where hempcrete Appendix BL is actually law: three US jurisdictions in force, three more in motion, California declined.

Hempcrete Is in the American Code Book. In Three Places, It Is Actually Law.

Aug 18

The name VICAT engraved in gold capital letters on the frieze of the Eiffel Tower's first level, between DE PRONY and EBELMEN.

The name VICAT engraved in gold capital letters on the frieze of the Eiffel Tower's first level, between DE PRONY and EBELMEN.

A Name on the Eiffel Tower Belongs in Every Hempcrete Wall

Aug 12

The Former Nakamura Family Residence, a large thatched-roof timber farmhouse built in 1698 in Miasa, Nagano, Japan.

The Former Nakamura Family Residence, a large thatched-roof timber farmhouse built in 1698 in Miasa, Nagano, Japan.

Seed to Structure: The Deep Roots of Building with Hemp

Aug 2

Whatcom WAVES hempcrete shed workshop crew, July 2025, Pacific Northwest. Volunteers and builders pose in front of a timber-framed structure ready for hempcrete infill.

Whatcom WAVES hempcrete shed workshop crew, July 2025, Pacific Northwest. Volunteers and builders pose in front of a timber-framed structure ready for hempcrete infill.

When Hemp Meets Community: Highlights from PNW Climate Week 2026

Jul 27

Hemp building materials on display at The Lower Sioux industrial hemp event.

Hemp building materials on display at The Lower Sioux industrial hemp event.

Join the Movement: USHBA Membership Is Now Open to Everyone

Jul 22

In the field with Louisiana hemp producers during the Board’s visit to the state.

In the field with Louisiana hemp producers during the Board’s visit to the state.

Building Momentum: New Membership Rates, a New Online Home, and Growing Research Partnerships

Jul 20

USHBA Leadership Joins the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation Board

USHBA Leadership Joins the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation Board

USHBA Leadership Joins the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation Board

Jul 2

ASTM Committee Week in Dallas Marks Major Progress for Hemp Construction Standards

ASTM Committee Week in Dallas Marks Major Progress for Hemp Construction Standards

ASTM Committee Week in Dallas Marks Major Progress for Hemp Construction Standards

Jun 18

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

Jun 16

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

A Letter from USHBA President Shawn Ledig

May 25

2025 Project of the Year Winners!

2025 Project of the Year Winners!

2025 Project of the Year Winners!

Dec 1, 2025

Reflections from the Symposium at the Lower Sioux made possible by the International Hemp Building Association (IHBA)

Reflections from the Symposium at the Lower Sioux made possible by the International Hemp Building Association (IHBA)

Reflections from the Symposium at the Lower Sioux made possible by the International Hemp Building Association (IHBA)

Oct 21, 2025

A Message of Support Regarding the SoCal WildFires.

A Message of Support Regarding the SoCal WildFires.

A Message of Support Regarding the SoCal WildFires.

Jan 19, 2025

The Goodness of Hemp Makes a Splash at GreenBuild, Philadelphia

The Goodness of Hemp Makes a Splash at GreenBuild, Philadelphia

The Goodness of Hemp Makes a Splash at GreenBuild, Philadelphia

Nov 16, 2024

US Hopes Green Construction Awakens Japan’s Hemp Industry

US Hopes Green Construction Awakens Japan’s Hemp Industry

US Hopes Green Construction Awakens Japan’s Hemp Industry

Sep 28, 2024

USHBA Partners with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

USHBA Partners with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

USHBA Partners with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

Jul 15, 2024

Hemp Building Association Votes on 'Best Hemp Home 2024'

Hemp Building Association Votes on 'Best Hemp Home 2024'

Hemp Building Association Votes on 'Best Hemp Home 2024'

Jun 17, 2024

USHBA Releases Hempcrete 'Architect's Toolkit'

USHBA Releases Hempcrete 'Architect's Toolkit'

USHBA Releases Hempcrete 'Architect's Toolkit'

Jun 8, 2024

2026 by U.S. Hemp Building Association

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