Mar 09 2025 73 mins 16
In this episode of the Building Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Chloe Donovan, founder of Natural Building Systems. She discuss the exciting potential of hemp and other bio-based materials in construction, how modular systems can reduce waste and speed up building, and the complexities of bringing sustainable solutions to market.
Topics covered:
- Chloe’s journey from the voluntary sector to sustainable construction
- The origins of Natural Building Systems and its mission
- Why hemp is such a powerful material for carbon capture and sustainability
- The challenges of making natural materials commercially viable
- How modular building systems can be reconfigured, adapted, and disassembled
- The future of digital manufacturing and sustainability in construction
- The balance between affordability and sustainability in housing
If you’re interested in how we can rethink construction for a more sustainable future, this is a must-listen episode!
Show Links
- Natural Building Systems Website - https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/
- Dr Mike Lawrence - https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/
- Back To Earth - https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/
- Liner Free paper airtightness tape - https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/
- Hempen - https://www.hempen.co.uk/
- IndiNature - https://www.indinature.co/
- Centre for high carbon capture cropping (CHCx3) - https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/
- Installershow - https://www.installershow.com/
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