As the world searches for sustainable and fire-resistant building materials, hempcrete is emerging as a game-changer. A recent demonstration showcased the remarkable heat resistance of hempcrete, where a wall made of hemp was exposed to 360°C (680°F) for four hours with minimal impact. What is Hempcrete? Hempcrete is a bio-composite material made from hemp hurds (the … [Read more...] about Hempcrete: The Fire-Resistant Material That Could Revolutionize Construction
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7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together
Seven Chinese girlfriends had a dream of growing old together, surrounded by the comfort and support of each other's company. Rather than waiting for someone else to make their dream a reality, they took matters into their own hands and decided to build their own retirement home from scratch. The women, all in their 60s, purchased a piece of land in the countryside of China … [Read more...] about 7 Women Constructed Their Dream Retirement Home to Spend Their Final Days Together