HEMPCRETE

For the last three years, Dana Thompson has immersed herself in the world of Hempcrete (also called HempLime) with the intention of promoting the use of this healthy building material that also regenerates the soil.

Hempcrete is composed of hemp hurds, lime, and water, which serve as both an insulator and a non-structural infill. Its benefits include excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, fire and mold resistance, and carbon sequestration, making it a highly sustainable choice. It can be used to create blocks, panels, or sprayed onto a structural frame.  

The brand, Heti, was created to raise awareness about this non-toxic, fire-resistant, carbon-sequestering material because of the severe housing crisis on tribal reservations.