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17-25 October 2026

Hemp-it-yourself

a semi-modular system for making furniture pieces out of hempcrete

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This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

This project is part of
Graduation Show - Well-Being
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Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself is a method for working with hempcrete, a sustainable building material, on a smaller scale. The semi-modular system is based on six shapes, that are casted into fabric form-works and can be mixed and matched together to create objects with various heights, volumes and functions.
Hemp is a versatile and sustainable material, absorbing more CO2 per hectare than any forest or commercial crop. When combining hemp shivs with a lime binder, hempcrete is made which has the strength of concrete and the flexibility of clay. The material i
Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself
Hemp-it-yourself / casting process
Hemp-it-yourself / casting process
Chiara Tichelman
Hemp-it-yourself / casting process
Hemp-it-yourself / casting process

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Design Academy Eindhoven
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