Tiny Hemp House Build | Portland DIY Hempcrete Construction

Описание: From Portland creativity to tiny-home innovation… this episode continues our deep dive into grassroots hemp building in the Pacific Northwest.

In this chapter of HTTV, Greg returns to Portland, Oregon, to meet builder–travelers Matt Prindle and Scott Sutton as they take on one of the most ambitious DIY projects yet: a fully hemp-lime tiny house built from scratch, designed for mobility, health, and long-term sustainability.

What began as Matt’s desire for a simple place to live between travels quickly evolved into a deep exploration of natural materials — from hemp-lime walls cast by hand, to colorful Oregon wool insulation, to recycled components sourced across the region. With Scott’s earlier hempcrete studio as inspiration, this tiny house shows what’s possible when curiosity, intention, and craftsmanship come together.

From choosing the right trailer foundation… to double-stick framing… to casting hemp-lime with French binder… to experimenting with recessed shelving and natural wool R-values — this build highlights the problem-solving mindset that defines the next generation of natural builders.

🏡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why Matt chose hemp-lime for a tiny house — and how beginners can do the same
• Lessons from casting hempcrete solo (and how to keep consistency across pours)
• The benefits of Oregon wool insulation: moisture buffering, fire resistance & long-term stability
• How budget, performance, and material health all influence tiny-home design
• Smart trailer choices: load ratings, welded reinforcements & leveling considerations
• Why natural builders mix traditional carpentry with modern materials like mag board
• How formwork, recessed alcoves & thermal mass shape the final interior

This tiny home is more than a build — it’s a living example of how sustainable design scales down beautifully, and how natural materials can support flexibility, mobility, and low-toxic living.

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