<p>In this episode of the Building Sustainability Podcast, we are joined by Chloe Donovan, founder of Natural Building Systems. She discuss the exciting potential of hemp and other bio-based materials in construction, how modular systems can reduce waste and speed up building, and the complexities of bringing sustainable solutions to market.</p><br><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Chloe’s journey from the voluntary sector to sustainable construction</li><li>The origins of Natural Building Systems and its mission</li><li>Why hemp is such a powerful material for carbon capture and sustainability</li><li>The challenges of making natural materials commercially viable</li><li>How modular building systems can be reconfigured, adapted, and disassembled</li><li>The future of digital manufacturing and sustainability in construction</li><li>The balance between affordability and sustainability in housing</li></ul><p>If you’re interested in how we can rethink construction for a more sustainable future, this is a must-listen episode!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Links</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Natural Building Systems Website - <a href="https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://naturalbuildingsystems.com/</a></li><li>Dr Mike Lawrence - <a href="https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/get-in-touch/people-directory/research/mike-lawrence/</a></li><li>Back To Earth - h<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ttps://www.backtoearth.co.uk/</a></li><li>Liner Free paper airtightness tape - <a href="https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.backtoearth.co.uk/product/liner-free-paper-airtightness-tape-ampacoll-easy/</a></li><li>Hempen - <a href="https://www.hempen.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hempen.co.uk/</a></li><li>IndiNature - <a href="https://www.indinature.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.indinature.co/</a></li><li>Centre for high carbon capture cropping (CHCx3) - <a href="https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.carboncapturecropping.com/</a></li><li>Installershow - <a href="https://www.installershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.installershow.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>