CNN: [2] Architect Jiri Lev describes hempcrete as a “miracle material” that’s both non-flammable and eco-friendly.
[3] Made from industrial hemp, a lime-based binder and water, it is squashed into a wooden frame and, once dry, creates an effective barrier against flames.
[4] The old marine plywood was replaced with rendered brick, all the windows were double-glazed and now the only wood in the house is the front door, made of merbau, a fire-resistant hardwood.