About Moorhouse Constructions
Moorhouse Constructions is a specialist building company based on the Central Coast of NSW, focused on delivering high-quality homes using hempcrete as the primary wall system. Our work centres on full new home builds where natural materials, thoughtful design, and practical craftsmanship come together. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and long-term performance, we construct homes that are healthier, more efficient, and built to last.
From planning to completion, we collaborate closely with clients, architects, and designers to ensure every project is tailored to its site, budget, and design intent. Hempcrete allows us to create spaces with exceptional thermal comfort, acoustic performance, and a naturally calming feel. While we occasionally take on large-scale renovations, our priority is complete new builds—this is where hempcrete truly shines and where our expertise has the greatest impact.
As one of the few dedicated hempcrete builders in the region, Moorhouse Constructions is committed to raising the standard for sustainable construction on the Central Coast. Our approach is grounded in transparency, quality workmanship, and a genuine respect for natural materials.
About the Founder
Michael Lancaster
Michael Lancaster is the founder and builder behind Moorhouse Constructions, bringing decades of hands-on experience across architecturally designed homes, natural construction methods, and bespoke detailing. Based on the Central Coast of NSW, Michael has become known for his practical approach, design awareness, and commitment to building homes that feel grounded, warm, and genuinely enjoyable to live in.
His shift toward hempcrete began with a desire to build more sustainably without compromising quality or architectural ambition. Hempcrete offered the perfect balance: a natural, high-performance material that supports healthy indoor environments and reduces the need for mechanical heating and cooling. Michael quickly developed the skills required to work with hempcrete at scale, becoming one of the region’s early adopters and trusted specialists.
Clients appreciate Michael’s clear communication, calm problem-solving style, and dedication to getting the details right. He prefers quality over quantity, taking on select projects where his craftsmanship and experience make the most difference. For homeowners seeking a builder who understands hempcrete inside and out—and who genuinely cares about the longevity and performance of the homes he creates—Michael is the builder they rely on.
More About Moorhouse Constructions
Moorhouse Constructions specialises in building full hempcrete homes across the Central Coast of NSW, providing a complete end-to-end service from site preparation through to handover. Our approach combines traditional building skills with modern natural-material techniques, giving clients the confidence that their home will be both environmentally responsible and exceptionally well built.
Hempcrete is central to our work because it delivers performance that conventional materials struggle to match. The material offers outstanding thermal regulation, breathability, noise control, and long-term durability. It creates a calm, stable indoor climate and significantly reduces the need for artificial heating and cooling. Building with hempcrete also supports lower-carbon construction and uses renewable, plant-based resources—an important consideration for homeowners who want their home to reflect their values.
Our focus on new home builds allows hempcrete to be fully integrated into the design, ensuring optimal performance. This includes working closely with architects to plan framing systems, window details, roof junctions, and finishes that complement the material. We also advise clients on choosing external renders, internal finishes, and design features that showcase hempcrete’s natural character.
Our builds are not cookie-cutter projects. Each home is treated as a unique collaboration, shaped by the people who will live in it. Clients choose us because they want a builder who is hands-on, attentive, and transparent throughout the process. They value the quality of workmanship, the durability of natural materials, and the long-term comfort that hempcrete offers.
As the Central Coast continues to expand, Moorhouse Constructions aims to lead by example, demonstrating that the future of residential building can be smarter, healthier, and far more sustainable than what has been standard in the past.
Building on the Central Coast
The Central Coast of NSW offers a unique environment for natural building, shaped by its coastal climate, diverse landscapes, and a steadily growing population seeking healthier, more sustainable homes. Stretching from Patonga and Woy Woy in the south through Gosford, Narara, and Niagara Park, and up to Terrigal, Avoca, Bateau Bay, The Entrance, and Lake Munmorah, the region blends established residential suburbs with new estates and semi-rural pockets. This mix attracts families, down-sizers, sea changers, and homeowners looking for something more meaningful than a standard project home.
The climate on the Central Coast is ideal for hempcrete construction. Warm summers, mild winters, coastal humidity, and significant temperature swings between day and night all highlight the value of a breathable, thermally stable wall system. Hempcrete naturally moderates these variations, holding consistent indoor temperatures and reducing reliance on air conditioning—a major advantage in a region where energy use climbs sharply in summer.
Housing across the Coast varies from older fibro cottages and brick homes to architect-designed residences nestled among bushland or overlooking the ocean. Increasingly, homeowners are searching for low-maintenance, energy-efficient houses that sit comfortably within their environment. Hempcrete aligns well with this shift: it performs exceptionally in humid areas, resists mould, and contributes to healthier indoor air—qualities valued by many coastal residents.
The Central Coast’s demographic also includes a strong community of environmentally conscious individuals and families, with pockets such as the Narara Ecovillage demonstrating a clear appetite for natural materials and sustainable design. As more people migrate from Sydney seeking lifestyle improvements, demand grows for homes that reflect modern values around comfort, resilience, and environmental responsibility.
Moorhouse Constructions is positioned to meet this demand by offering full hempcrete home builds tailored to the Coast’s climate, lifestyle, and design expectations.