Circular, Modular, Hemp Construction - Chloe Donovan - BS132

In this episode of the Building Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Chloe Donovan, founder of Natural Building Systems. She discuss the exciting potential of hemp and other bio-based materials in construction, how modular systems can reduce waste and speed up building, and the complexities of bringing sustainable solutions to market.

Topics covered:

• Chloe’s journey from the voluntary sector to sustainable construction
• The origins of Natural Building Systems and its mission
• Why hemp is such a powerful material for carbon capture and sustainability
• The challenges of making natural materials commercially viable
• How modular building systems can be reconfigured, adapted, and disassembled
• The future of digital manufacturing and sustainability in construction
• The balance between affordability and sustainability in housing

If you’re interested in how we can rethink construction for a more sustainable future, this is a must-listen episode!

Show Links

• Natural Building Systems Website - https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/
• Dr Mike Lawrence - https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/
• Back To Earth - https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/
• Liner Free paper airtightness tape - https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/
• Hempen - https://www.hempen.co.uk/
• IndiNature - https://www.indinature.co/
• Centre for high carbon capture cropping (CHCx3) - https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/
• Installershow - https://www.installershow.com/

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