01
Define the starting point
Record location, site exposure, access, new build or retrofit, project stage and what comfort means to you. Existing buildings may need a condition and moisture survey first.
THE HEMP LEARNING SERIES
Make your first design conversation count.
A clear brief is more useful than an early promise.
Read the guideIn brief
A clear brief is more useful than an early promise.
02
Ask for exact evidence
Discuss structure, fire, thermal and acoustic performance, moisture, warranty and building-control acceptance of the proposed assembly. Requirements vary by nation and project.
03
Plan the delivery
Ask about procurement, skills, access, protection during works, drying and finish readiness. Request an itemised scope and identify exclusions before comparing quotes.
Educational guidance, not a technical specification or professional assessment of your project.
Keep exploring
What actually holds up the house?
Separate the structure from the insulating envelope.
ExploreFROM CURIOSITY TO A CLEARER BRIEF
What could your home become?
Five simple questions. A useful starting point, not a technical specification.