Moorhouse Constructions & the Hemp Building Directory (HBD): Strengthening the Future of Hemp Building in Australia
Hemp construction is entering a new phase in Australia, and Moorhouse Constructions is firmly positioned within that evolution. Their connection with the Hemp Building Directory (HBD) goes beyond a simple listing. It places the company within the core network of builders driving natural, low-carbon construction forward.
HBD was created to bring clarity, credibility, and connection to a rapidly expanding industry. It exists to help homeowners, designers, and builders find practitioners who genuinely understand hempcrete, not as a novelty, but as a material with enduring environmental and performance advantages.
Moorhouse Constructions reflects that expertise. Their decision to specialise in hempcrete construction on the Central Coast aligns directly with HBD’s mission: promoting better-insulated homes, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-based heating and cooling, and championing materials that continue to store carbon long after construction is complete. Hemp offers all of this, plus natural resistance to fire, mould, and pests, and Moorhouse Constructions brings those benefits into every project.
The Hemp Building Directory itself grew from a shared passion for sustainable building. When the idea for a directory was raised on the Hemp Building Australia Facebook Forum, it sparked a collaboration led by Jeremy Thomas of Environmentarian and Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design with designers, builders, and advocates across the sector. Today, HBD is building a national network that supports industry growth, community knowledge, and a future filled with climate-positive structures.
By grounding their work on the Central Coast and contributing actively to Australia’s hemp building community, Moorhouse Constructions is becoming an important part of this movement. Their involvement with the Hemp Building Directory strengthens the network and underscores where the industry is heading: forward, sustainable, and built with long-term purpose.
