USHBA Corporate Member Meeting Nov. 15, 2023 (Video Link)
2024 International Residential Codes published.
USHBA Mission
The purpose of the USHBA is to support and advocate for hemp building professionals, projects, and materials in the United States. To facilitate the establishment, and stabilization of a thriving American hemp building Industry.
Scholarship Opportunities
This scholarship for membership is in place to openly acknowledge the lack of diversity within the various hemp arenas while also providing educational opportunities to encourage increased representation.
About Us
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Members
Regional teams have been established to coordinate local USHBA activities including representation at events and workshops. Join the revolution, become part of a better future.
Resources
US Hemp Building Foundation
Industry Networking
Take part in regional and national conversations on the developing hemp building industry. Become a leader. Find your destiny.
Advancing Policy
In the Certifications committee, the focus is on leading the way in acceptance into codes and determining how to calculate the carbon footprint of hemp building products.
Educating the Public
Education is key to the progress of our industry. The Education committee is working hard to provide reliable information that can be disseminated far and wide.
Creating an Inclusive Industry
Creating an inclusive environment and trying to make diversity a priority are key goals of the USHBA. The Diversity & Inclusion committee was setup to help guid the organization as it grows.
Happening Now
Hemp-Lime Appendix Published in 2024 US Residential Housing Codes
After years of efforts from USHBA volunteers and consultants, the governing body for national building codes in the United States released a residential building code that included hemp-lime (hempcrete) for the first time. The International Code Council's update of...
Corporate and Organizational Members
