Hemp Build Podcast Ep. 7: Is Natural Fiber Insulation Ready for Mainstream Buildings?

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Jan 31

By Hemp Build School

The Hemp Build Podcast Ep. 7 presents an interview with Hempitecture’s Mattie Mead and Annie Ball discussing the history of hemp batt fiber insulation and how specifiers can achieve lower embodied carbon and more healthy spaces with a natural plant fiber instead of spray foam or mineral wool insulation.

The series spotlights leaders in the hemp building industry and is tailored to architects seeking continuing education (CE) credits.

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Americhanvre

South Bend Industrial Hemp

Hillside Center for Sustainable Living

Sativa Building Systems

Silacote Mineral Paints

Earthaus Plaster

HempWood

Evolve Construction

In this episode of the HempBuild Podcast, host Ray Kaderli is joined by Mattie Mead, co-founder of Hempitecture, and Annie Ball, LEED AP BD+C and material researcher, for a deep dive into hemp-based insulation and low-carbon building envelopes.

Homeland Hempcrete

Verdant Structural Engineers

Right Coast Hemp

Kanda Hemp Seeds

They break down how natural fiber insulation compares to conventional materials, why embodied carbon matters more than ever, and how hemp insulation performs when it comes to fire safety, indoor air quality, moisture control, and thermal comfort. The conversation also explores real-world adoption challenges—from contractor hesitation to code compliance—and how “drop-in” insulation products are helping builders and designers reduce climate impact without reinventing their workflows.

Healthy Hemp Homes

Riverdale Hemp Gin

Victura Hemp

Prairie Band Ag

Whether you’re a builder, architect, homeowner, or sustainability enthusiast, this episode offers a practical look at how insulation choices affect health, safety, comfort, and climate performance—and why the building envelope is one of the biggest levers for change.

Aaron Grail Construction

IND HEMP

HempBLOCK USA

Next Genesis Design

“Architects are looking to renew their continuing ed credits, and we want to give them something in a new format new to acquire their credits,” said Kaderli.

Boardwurks Biocomposites

Renewabuild

East Coast Hemp Supply

Hempitecture

Root Down Designs

Crown Jade Design & Engineering

E3 Agriculture

Magic Minerals

If you are an architect seeking CE credits, please enter your information here: https://hempbuild-community.circle.so/c/aia-continuing-education-courses/