The Goodness of Hemp Booth featured 12 hemp building material companies at the Greenbuild International Conference in Philadelphia, PA — one of the largest sustainable building events in the world.
This landmark collaboration brought together 17 U.S. hemp building organizations under a single unified presence, demonstrating the substantial momentum behind hemp-based construction materials.
Why Greenbuild Matters
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Attendees include architects, builders, engineers, sustainability professionals, and policymakers. Having a strong hemp presence at this event positions the industry directly in front of decision-makers who specify materials for commercial and residential construction.
Hemp in Building
Hemp-based building materials — hempcrete, insulation, panels, and boards — offer significant advantages over conventional materials:
- Carbon-negative lifecycle (hemp absorbs more CO2 than is emitted in production)
- Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation
- Natural fire resistance
- Lower VOC emissions than conventional materials
- Moisture regulation preventing mold growth
- Fully recyclable and biodegradable at end of life
The Greenbuild collaboration validated the need for a shared industry voice and positioned the hemp building sector to guide sustainable construction development going forward.