Imagine you’re cooped up in a hot room. The sun bearing down and the heat coming through the walls like they are non-existent. It is so hot and stuffy that you give in and blast the air conditioner.

Did you know that temperature isn’t the gold standard for warmth or comfort? It’s actually moisture. That's right, the moisture levels in your house dictate whether your house feels like a cosy sanctuary, a home and not Like a Tupperware container.

A decade ago, Andi Lucas - a driven Tasmanian hemp entrepreneur - suffered through an event that changed the trajectory of her life. She lost her tiny home, in one of the worst bushfires Tasmania has ever experienced. She lost everything overnight.‍

This spring just past, Sydney was struck with a scorching heat wave with temperatures peaking at 40 degrees. We are living on a warming planet and our dependency on energy for cooling will just increase in the coming decades, and with it, also our carbon emissions.

You must be unfortunately very familiar with the following scenario: A new client is eager to start designing their new home. They discuss project requirements and budget, which is a critical aspect. However, economic limitations often compromise sustainability and health goals in the final design.