In Iceland, a small house is testing a new building material. The country has cold, wet, and quickly changing weather. Many building materials also come from other countries. So, local designers wanted a more natural choice. (wallpaper.com)
They used hempcrete for the walls. Hempcrete is a mix of hemp, lime, and water. Hemp is a fast-growing plant. A wooden frame holds the house up. Hempcrete fills the space around the frame. Most materials came from Iceland. (wallpaper.com)
The house is only 15 square meters. Its simple design comes from small tea houses. Large windows show mountains and a nearby forest. Seaweed was even used for window screens. (wallpaper.com)
This little house is also a real-life test. The team checks its temperature and humidity over time. Humidity means the amount of water in the air. They want to study hempcrete in Iceland’s difficult weather. If it works well, future homes may use more local plants. A tiny house could help create a much bigger change.