RESEARCH EXPLAINER
Carbon, without the shortcuts
Look at the lifecycle, not just a headline.
The useful takeaway
Look at the lifecycle, not just a headline. Project-specific design and evidence matter.
Plant-based does not mean impact-free
Hemp absorbs carbon as it grows, but manufacture, binder production, transport, construction and end-of-life all affect the overall result.
Compare equivalent systems
Ask for product-specific environmental data and a clear lifecycle boundary. Compare a complete wall assembly performing the same function over a comparable lifespan.
Avoid blanket claims
A supplier’s product result is not automatically the result for an entire house. A carbon-negative claim needs evidence for the exact system and assessment method.
Sources & further reading
FROM CURIOSITY TO A CLEARER BRIEF
What could your home become?
Five simple questions. A useful starting point, not a technical specification.