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Reducing CO2 Emissions Through Natural Fibre: How Hemp can Offset the Carbon Contribution from the Built Environment

dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Mathew
dc.contributor.copyright-releaseNoen_US
dc.contributor.degreeMaster of Architectureen_US
dc.contributor.departmentSchool of Architectureen_US
dc.contributor.ethics-approvalNot Applicableen_US
dc.contributor.external-examinerSusan Fitzgeralden_US
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinatorSteve Parcellen_US
dc.contributor.manuscriptsNoen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-readerCristina Verissimoen_US
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisorTed Cavanaghen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-30T17:25:00Z
dc.date.available2020-04-30T17:25:00Z
dc.date.defence2020-03-17
dc.date.issued2020-04-30T17:25:00Z
dc.description.abstractIndustrial hemp is grown from the plant Cannabis Sativa and is used in a variety of industrial and consumer products worldwide. It can grow very tall, very fast, with little to no fertilizers or pesticides. The design goal is to provide space where manufacturing, testing and experiencing can all take place — creating a feedback loop for new ideas—finding new ways to capitalize on the superior characteristics of hempcrete. This thesis looks at the components of hempcrete, whether for the wall, floor or roof. The higher the compaction, the lower the thermal value. The looser it is packed, the better the thermal value. Looking at these characteristics to help understand the value hemp can provide, proposing new hybrid wall assemblies that capitalize on these characteristics. The building intends to be a space where users can connect, learn, and build providing feedback for all things hemp.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10222/79064
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectArchitectureen_US
dc.subjectTruro, NSen_US
dc.subjectHempcreteen_US
dc.subjectHempen_US
dc.subjectHemp-Limeen_US
dc.subjectConstructionen_US
dc.subjectNatural Fibreen_US
dc.subjectCO2 Emissionsen_US
dc.subjectCannabisen_US
dc.titleReducing CO2 Emissions Through Natural Fibre: How Hemp can Offset the Carbon Contribution from the Built Environmenten_US

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