Ag Invention Kenaf Test Plant Growth Update

Kenaf Test Plant Growth Update October 1, 2016, 

Happily Report the Kenaf Test Plants are between 8 and 10 feet tall!   The average stem diameter I estimate at around 1 inch.  

Perfect Example of why Kenaf is a Biomass Clean Energy Champion!  

1 1/4 in stem diameter Kenaf 

115 inch tall Kenaf Plants 

115 inch Tall Kenaf Plants

 Here is a way to gauge height of an object that is close to a home with plastic siding.  Count the Lap Joints.

Construction Tip: Normal Lap on Plastic Siding is 4 in.

3 Field to Home-Hemp Building Workshops

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Join the hempversation at our world class Hempcrete workshops! "From Field to Home!" http://www.hempcreteworks.com/   Get insight from those building small to large size permitted, on/off grid residential/commercial Hempcrete structures! Workshop sign up is open! Current workshops are in Asheville, NC. Workshop #1 is on Fri. Oct 2nd, 9am - 4pm and Workshop #2 is in Sat. Oct. 3rd, 9am - 4pm. Featuring famed Hemp Designer/Builder Tim Callahan who serves as Technical Design Analyst and partner at Alembic Studios, the internationally renowned Anndrea Hermann and HT team leader, Joy Beckerman. Greg Flavall, co-founder of HT may also be in attendance depending on build commitments in New Zealand. We will present the 101's of Hempcrete building and the most updated facts surrounding building permits. This is a hands-on workshop - you'll be making your own take home blocks! Please share! Thanks! Combination Hurd and iBinder shipping direct to job site! HT is helping to make building with Hempcrete as simple as possible. More info to come! We will be offering workshops in * Calgary, Alberta Canada - November 14, 2015 * Seattle Washington - January, 2016 * California - March, 2016 Let us know where you would like to have a workshop!

Registration is Open!           Hemp Technologies is the first company to build fully permitted, zero-VOC, healthy Hempcrete homes in the U.S. of A !! The Hemp Technologies Collective is uniquely positioned and very proud to offer their Hempcrete Workshop participants a world class team comprised entirely of industry leaders, experienced Hempcrete builders and professional instructors from around the world who are immersed in sustainability, Industrial Hemp and green building. Experience Hempcrete for yourself in a single day that will engage and amaze!                                Joy and Anndrea love meeting and teaching others how to include  Hemp/Lime in building. Our 2015 Asheville, NC Hempcrete Workshops will feature renowned Hempcrete Pioneer, Tim Callahan, who serves as the Technical Design Analyst and partner at Alembic Studio. With over 30 years of construction experience, Tim continues to push the envelope in the marriage of ultra-efficient systems with healthy, natural building methods. Tim was an essential part of the Hemp Technologies team on the first permitted Hemp homes in the U.S. ~ situated Asheville, NC!               FRI., OCT. 2, OR SAT., OCT. 3, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Pick which day works for you (seats are limited and we've scheduled 2 separate days to accommodate everyone) Our workshops include lively and captivating presentations by our exceptional team on the use of Hempcrete and other hemp building applications, Hemp history, and the current regulatory landscape on State, National and International levels. Each workshop also includes hand-mixing and forming of your own Hempcrete block to take home! Light breakfast and delicious lunch included. Don’t miss this workshop ~ learn from the experts! FRI., OCT. 2 AT 7:00 PM: Meet 'n Greet Hemp Mixer at a restaurant venue in Asheville, NC to be determined (Optional / Dutch). The venue will be casual and affordable ~ let’s talk hemp and get to know each other as we enjoy a meal, snack, dessert or libation! REGISTRATION FEE: US$200 includes all materials, tools and protective gear for your own Hempcrete block, along with a light breakfast, coffee, and delicious lunch during the workshop. After you register by submitting the electronic form, you will receive a PayPal payment request for US$200.00  Payment is due upon receipt and your registration is complete and will be formally reserved upon the successful processing of your payment. Clothing is comfortable / casual. Go towww.HempcreteWorks.com to Register!   QUESTIONS? Please contact Anndrea Hermann at anndrea@hemtecusa.com.

The Future and Green Buildings

Copied from Executive Summary-Sectors With Expected Growth The future for green building is not exclusive to one build- ing or project type. However, there are some areas with higher expected growth.

overall, between 2012 and 2015, the sectors with the largest opportunities for green building around the world include new construction and renovation projects. Between now and 2015, 63% of firms have new green commercial projects planned, 45% have plans for new green institutional projects, and 50% have plans for green renovation work.

United States (US) an established green build- ing market, there is planned green activity in all types of us construction projects, including commercial interiors and retrofits. probably one of the most important shifts is the increased importance of the health and well-being benefits as a reason to build green. evidence of these benefits will help move the us market.

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