NSW Hemp Shed House
What does it take to make a metal shed liveable? Internal hempcrete blocks, a basic timber frame, and no structural changes. This Regional NSW retrofit shows how.
NSW Hemp Shed House
What does it take to make a metal shed liveable? Internal hempcrete blocks, a basic timber frame, and no structural changes. This Regional NSW retrofit shows how.
NSW Hemp Shed House
What does it take to make a metal shed liveable? Internal hempcrete blocks, a basic timber frame, and no structural changes. This Regional NSW retrofit shows how.
Project Overview
Originally built as a typical metal shed, this structure has been retrofitted internally with RespiraBlocks to improve comfort and performance. This owner-led build demonstrates how existing outbuildings can be upgraded with ease.
Project Overview
Originally built as a typical metal shed, this structure has been retrofitted internally with RespiraBlocks to improve comfort and performance. This owner-led build demonstrates how existing outbuildings can be upgraded with ease.
Project Overview
Originally built as a typical metal shed, this structure has been retrofitted internally with RespiraBlocks to improve comfort and performance. This owner-led build demonstrates how existing outbuildings can be upgraded with ease.
Project Details
Location & Project Size:
Newcastle NSW, 120 m²
Built By
Owner-builder
Completion Year
2026
Designed By
Owner-designed
Materials Used
Corrugated iron Clad & Block 80mm System
Supplied By
Respirabuilt
Project Details
Location & Project Size:
Newcastle NSW, 120 m²
Built By
Owner-builder
Completion Year
2026
Designed By
Owner-designed
Materials Used
Corrugated iron Clad & Block 80mm System
Supplied By
Respirabuilt
Project Details
Location & Project Size:
Newcastle NSW, 120 m²
Built By
Owner-builder
Completion Year
2026
Designed By
Owner-designed
Materials Used
Corrugated iron Clad & Block 80mm System
Supplied By
Respirabuilt
01
The Challenge
Sheds face several issues: they overheat in the summer and get really cold in the winter. They also feel thin and bounce sound like a drum. The goal was to enhance comfort without completely renovating or rebuilding the structure. Additionally, since the owner-builder was new to hempcrete, the solution had to be simple and achievable without specialised labour.
01
The Challenge
Sheds face several issues: they overheat in the summer and get really cold in the winter. They also feel thin and bounce sound like a drum. The goal was to enhance comfort without completely renovating or rebuilding the structure. Additionally, since the owner-builder was new to hempcrete, the solution had to be simple and achievable without specialised labour.
01
The Challenge
Sheds face several issues: they overheat in the summer and get really cold in the winter. They also feel thin and bounce sound like a drum. The goal was to enhance comfort without completely renovating or rebuilding the structure. Additionally, since the owner-builder was new to hempcrete, the solution had to be simple and achievable without specialised labour.
02
Our Approach
Hempcrete blocks were placed internally behind the current corrugated iron cladding. A basic timber frame was constructed on the internal side, between the load bearing steel portals, to give the hempcrete blocks a tying off point. This method enabled the retrofit to be finished without major structural alterations while enhancing almost every aspect of the shed from a livability perspective.
02
Our Approach
Hempcrete blocks were placed internally behind the current corrugated iron cladding. A basic timber frame was constructed on the internal side, between the load bearing steel portals, to give the hempcrete blocks a tying off point. This method enabled the retrofit to be finished without major structural alterations while enhancing almost every aspect of the shed from a livability perspective.
02
Our Approach
Hempcrete blocks were placed internally behind the current corrugated iron cladding. A basic timber frame was constructed on the internal side, between the load bearing steel portals, to give the hempcrete blocks a tying off point. This method enabled the retrofit to be finished without major structural alterations while enhancing almost every aspect of the shed from a livability perspective.
03
The Outcome
The renovated shed now offers a significantly more consistent indoor climate, even in the face of strong regional sunlight. The acoustics are noticeably improved, creating a sense of solidity and tranquillity rather than a harsh, echoing environment. The internal hempcrete layer has organically altered the building’s performance and the experience of occupying the space. The RespiraBlocks were finished with Rockcote Marrakesh Clay Plaster.
03
The Outcome
The renovated shed now offers a significantly more consistent indoor climate, even in the face of strong regional sunlight. The acoustics are noticeably improved, creating a sense of solidity and tranquillity rather than a harsh, echoing environment. The internal hempcrete layer has organically altered the building’s performance and the experience of occupying the space. The RespiraBlocks were finished with Rockcote Marrakesh Clay Plaster.
03
The Outcome
The renovated shed now offers a significantly more consistent indoor climate, even in the face of strong regional sunlight. The acoustics are noticeably improved, creating a sense of solidity and tranquillity rather than a harsh, echoing environment. The internal hempcrete layer has organically altered the building’s performance and the experience of occupying the space. The RespiraBlocks were finished with Rockcote Marrakesh Clay Plaster.
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