The Builder Who Helped Turn Hemp Into a Movement

Greg Flavall is widely recognized as one of the most influential hemp‑building pioneers in the United States. He co‑created America’s first permitted hemp house in Asheville, North Carolina; a project that changed the conversation around sustainable building forever.

We Can Build Cities With Hemp

This episode is part two of a two-part interview with Greg Flavall, New Zealand-born entrepreneur pioneering hemp-based construction in the U.S. and abroad.

The discussion centers on hemp’s vast potential to create a greener, fairer future. Flavall shares insights into how hemp can replace traditional materials in thousands of products while protecting the environment.

Homes Built With Hemp Are Amazing!

Greg Flavall stands as one of the most influential hemp‑building pioneers in the United States, widely recognized for co‑creating America’s first permitted hemp house in Asheville, North Carolina. His work emerged at a moment when sustainable construction was still fringe, and he helped prove that hemp‑lime (hempcrete) could be a viable, durable, and healthy building material for modern homes.