Ancestral Innovation: Hemp, Sustainability, and the Future of Architecture

Used since ancient times to produce ropes, sails and paper, hemp is re-emerging in the twenty-first century as a symbol of sustainable innovation. Hempcrete, a concrete made from hemp fibres, offers unique advantages for civil construction: lightness, thermal and acoustic insulation, and resistance to humidity. Most importantly, hemp is a fast-growing plant that sequesters large amounts of CO₂ during its cultivation. Ancestral Innovation invites visitors to explore the uses and applications of hemp throughout history, connecting ancestral wisdom to modern architectural thought.