What Are Some Good Examples of Hemp As A Lifeline To The Future of Architecture?

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Kyoto HempForum

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May 7, 2016, 8:41:22 PM5/7/16
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Please share some good examples of Hemp: A Lifeline To The Future of Architecture.  Please cite any and all references and research links.  Please observe any local and international copyright laws   Some of the best examples may be shared live during the First International Hemp Environmental Forum being held in Kyoto, Japan on July 2, 2016 at the Kyoto International Conference Center.  Links shared may not reflect the views of anyone or everyone.



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May 15, 2016, 2:16:09 PM5/15/16
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Hemp has the ability to redefine architectural possibilities. In the past one had to have a lot of money to build their castle. Hemp is a perfect raw resource material for 3d printing's contour crafting technique that can build a 2,500 sq. ft. structure in less than 24 hours off of a CAD file (expand exponentially). People can download their dream home, add their modifications and have it printed out of hemp, ready to live in.


http://www.contourcrafting.com

The contour crafting technique allows us to quickly build structures that include factors like climate change's stronger storms. Because of hemp's 90-120 day growing cycle, it is inexpensive and easily renewable. 

For example, modifying traditional building trends by rounding structure edges so when strong storms come through winds go around rather than destroy them. We can also factor in magnetic radiation shielding in areas that regularly register above 49 counts per minute (cpm) on a Geiger counter that was developed by NASA for space travel. and add waterproofing materials to the construction mix or tend to flood. 

Since there is no shortage of land, in addition to building new structures, hemp based new age (3d, 4d and 5d so far) printing builds low cost, affordable housing so easy and quickly, we will have plenty of homes for people to live in.  

Hemp for many reasons is a perfect element for us to blend into modern architecture, as it has been in the past. and should be in the present and future, like entombing our nuclear energy plants and waste crisis.



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